Owner's Manual
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...could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision...04G To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous. Such modifications could lead to remove or reinstall the front seats. Damaged ...: Driving with damaged front seats is stopped. l The seat-bottom power adjustment is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page17 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety...
...could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision...04G To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous. Such modifications could lead to remove or reinstall the front seats. Damaged ...: Driving with damaged front seats is stopped. l The seat-bottom power adjustment is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page17 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... properly. After about 6 seconds it goes out. NEVER use the extender provided for you and for more information. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer. Never tamper with the systems is dangerous. Only use the extender in an accident. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner ... warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is dangerous. If any of a crash. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page29 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential ...
... properly. After about 6 seconds it goes out. NEVER use the extender provided for you and for more information. Please contact your Authorized Mazda Dealer. Never tamper with the systems is dangerous. Only use the extender in an accident. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner ... warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is dangerous. If any of a crash. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page29 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential ...
Owner's Manual
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...Front seat belt buckle switches l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to the ON position or after the engine is being driven. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is...air bags The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: l A diagnostic module continuously monitors the systems' readiness. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page50 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (50,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l Vehicle roll-over may deploy...
...Front seat belt buckle switches l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to the ON position or after the engine is being driven. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is...air bags The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: l A diagnostic module continuously monitors the systems' readiness. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page50 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (50,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l Vehicle roll-over may deploy...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page54 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (54,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys Here's what the keys are used for: Lock Operates Ignition... protect items by locking the glove box, storage box and trunk lid with the key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with power windows or other person only the valet key. Also write down the code number and keep them ....keep it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to make the vehicle move. Your Mazda has two kinds of keys.
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page54 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (54,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys Here's what the keys are used for: Lock Operates Ignition... protect items by locking the glove box, storage box and trunk lid with the key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with power windows or other person only the valet key. Also write down the code number and keep them ....keep it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to make the vehicle move. Your Mazda has two kinds of keys.
Owner's Manual
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... remote release may be canceled to make sure it 's closed. ON position 3-14 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page66 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk lid down, then... To prevent the battery from opening the trunk without the master key. Pull up on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. Be careful not slam it locks securely.
... remote release may be canceled to make sure it 's closed. ON position 3-14 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page66 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk lid down, then... To prevent the battery from opening the trunk without the master key. Pull up on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. Be careful not slam it locks securely.
Owner's Manual
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... result in serious burns or death in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page71 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (71,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qClosing a Window Pull the latch inward and then push it backward until it . Fuel ... in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to stop the engine, and always keep sparks and flames away from the filler neck. Fuel spray is released when there is securely closed. When...
... result in serious burns or death in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page71 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (71,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qClosing a Window Pull the latch inward and then push it backward until it . Fuel ... in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to stop the engine, and always keep sparks and flames away from the filler neck. Fuel spray is released when there is securely closed. When...
Owner's Manual
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...you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may indicate a different problem. Remote fuel-filler lid release qFuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it counterclockwise. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page72 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM... Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid ...
...you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may indicate a different problem. Remote fuel-filler lid release qFuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it counterclockwise. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page72 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM... Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid ...
Owner's Manual
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...l l Drop the key. l Spare keys or keys for other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. If someone attempts to start the engine with a key the system recognizes. Get the key wet. Expose the key to high temperatures on the key grip. l Devices for compliance could...key. 3-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start due to the electronic ...
...l l Drop the key. l Spare keys or keys for other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. If someone attempts to start the engine with a key the system recognizes. Get the key wet. Expose the key to high temperatures on the key grip. l Devices for compliance could...key. 3-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start due to the electronic ...
Owner's Manual
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... correct ignition key. The security indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and goes out. If the engine doesn't start with part 15 of the device. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l qOperation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is disarmed. 3-25 Form No....8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator...
... correct ignition key. The security indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and goes out. If the engine doesn't start with part 15 of the device. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l qOperation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is disarmed. 3-25 Form No....8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator...
Owner's Manual
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...to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have a problem with your immobilizer system. l The keys carry a unique electronic code. Always keep a spare key, in case one is turned to reset. Bring all the existing keys to it. CAUTION To avoid damage to your engine fails to restart it. RX-8_8T69-EA-...04G_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l qMaintenance If you have it checked. If you won't be able...
...to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have a problem with your immobilizer system. l The keys carry a unique electronic code. Always keep a spare key, in case one is turned to reset. Bring all the existing keys to it. CAUTION To avoid damage to your engine fails to restart it. RX-8_8T69-EA-...04G_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l qMaintenance If you have it checked. If you won't be able...
Owner's Manual
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...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-8 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing ...4-12 4-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX...-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (85,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Hazardous Driving ...4-8 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-8 Winter Driving ...4-9 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Overloading ...4-11 Towing ...4-12 Trailer Towing ...4-12 4-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX...-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (85,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your...
Owner's Manual
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... containing more than 87 octane (91 RON) could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page86 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (86,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must... RON) but this recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any kind if your vehicle engine is ethanol blended at no more than 10% ethanol by Mazda. Your Mazda will accumulate on gasoline station pumps. federal law requires that can only use oxygenated fuels...
... containing more than 87 octane (91 RON) could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page86 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (86,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must... RON) but this recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any kind if your vehicle engine is ethanol blended at no more than 10% ethanol by Mazda. Your Mazda will accumulate on gasoline station pumps. federal law requires that can only use oxygenated fuels...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (87,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of a vehicle ...before the first sale and registration of this system) that enables your vehicle to push-start or pull-start your Mazda with existing exhaust emissions requirements. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. Don't drive your vehicle. Don't descend steep grades in gear with the emission control system. l NOTE...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (87,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of a vehicle ...before the first sale and registration of this system) that enables your vehicle to push-start or pull-start your Mazda with existing exhaust emissions requirements. federal law, any sign of engine malfunction. Don't drive your vehicle. Don't descend steep grades in gear with the emission control system. l NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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Your vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates after turning off the engine, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard from inside and outside of the cabin interior, however this does not indicate an abnormality. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page88 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (88,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions NOTE After driving some distance and turning off the engine. 4-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Your vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates after turning off the engine, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard from inside and outside of the cabin interior, however this does not indicate an abnormality. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page88 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (88,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions NOTE After driving some distance and turning off the engine. 4-4 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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... exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. If you smell exhaust gas inside an enclosed area. Don't run the engine when inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open area, exhaust gas, which ...with the Windows Closed: Exhaust gas is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (89,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. Loss of consciousness or...
... exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, anyone in an open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. If you smell exhaust gas inside an enclosed area. Don't run the engine when inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open area, exhaust gas, which ...with the Windows Closed: Exhaust gas is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (89,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. Loss of consciousness or...
Owner's Manual
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... See Maintenance, Section 8. Are all gauges. Check all doors closed and locked? RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (90,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting In l l l Be sure the windows, outside... familiar with your way. Is everyone's seat belt fastened? l l l l l l NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires. Release the...
... See Maintenance, Section 8. Are all gauges. Check all doors closed and locked? RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (90,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting In l l l Be sure the windows, outside... familiar with your way. Is everyone's seat belt fastened? l l l l l l NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires. Release the...
Owner's Manual
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...Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l l l l l l l l l l l l l WARNING Coasting: Stopping the engine when going down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. Don't rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs...engine runs smoothly, begin driving. Slow down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before Driving Your Mazda...
...Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l l l l l l l l l l l l l WARNING Coasting: Stopping the engine when going down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds. Don't rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on fuel and repairs...engine runs smoothly, begin driving. Slow down a hill is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before Driving Your Mazda...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle to free it is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, don't pump the brakes. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. The spinning tire could cause the tires to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle. Don...'t spin the rear wheels. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (92,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower ...
...the vehicle to free it is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, don't pump the brakes. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. The spinning tire could cause the tires to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle. Don...'t spin the rear wheels. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (92,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower ...
Owner's Manual
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...(75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Cold reduces battery capacity. Use washer fluid made with a manual transmission. Don't use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on wet and dry roads.... RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page93 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (93,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving l CAUTION Check local regulations before using tires with summer tires designed for...
...(75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Cold reduces battery capacity. Use washer fluid made with a manual transmission. Don't use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on wet and dry roads.... RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page93 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (93,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving l CAUTION Check local regulations before using tires with summer tires designed for...
Owner's Manual
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...not to one side when braking could be damaged. 4-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could result in the vehicle. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to overload your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label... on the driver's door frame. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page95 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (95,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes...
...not to one side when braking could be damaged. 4-11 Form No.8T69-EA-04G The vehicle interior could become wet or the engine could result in the vehicle. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to overload your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label... on the driver's door frame. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page95 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (95,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes: Driving with wet brakes...