Owner's Manual
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... may occur when ethanol exceeds this will accumulate on gasoline station pumps. 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...system. Never add fuel system additives. Never add cleaning agents other than 10% ethanol. l l Gasoline blended with a rating lower than 10% ethanol by the Mazda warranty. l l l Gasohol containing more than 87 octane (91 RON) could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage....
... may occur when ethanol exceeds this will accumulate on gasoline station pumps. 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...system. Never add fuel system additives. Never add cleaning agents other than 10% ethanol. l l Gasoline blended with a rating lower than 10% ethanol by the Mazda warranty. l l l Gasohol containing more than 87 octane (91 RON) could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage....
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle interior or the engine area. 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 is dangerous. Exceeding these ratings can estimate the weight of your load by...
... the vehicle interior or the engine area. 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 is dangerous. Exceeding these ratings can estimate the weight of your load by...
Owner's Manual
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...the engine compartment fuse block cover. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page274 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (274,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses. If a fuse has blown, the inside of the same rating. Pull the fuse straight out ... puller provided on the driver's side. 1. Normal Blown 4. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as the AUDIO or CIGAR circuit. Open the fuse panel cover. Inspect it and replace if it fits tightly. If you...
...the engine compartment fuse block cover. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page274 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (274,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses. If a fuse has blown, the inside of the same rating. Pull the fuse straight out ... puller provided on the driver's side. 1. Normal Blown 4. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as the AUDIO or CIGAR circuit. Open the fuse panel cover. Inspect it and replace if it fits tightly. If you...
Owner's Manual
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...Remove the fuse block cover. NOTE l To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-42). l Near battery Engine cover Battery cover NOTE Remove the engine ...Blown 3. Verify that the engine cover is blown, it with a new one of the same amperage rating. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all other electrical components don't work and...the headlights or other switches. 2. If a fuse is blown, replace it must be replaced. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page275 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (275,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance...
...Remove the fuse block cover. NOTE l To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-42). l Near battery Engine cover Battery cover NOTE Remove the engine ...Blown 3. Verify that the engine cover is blown, it with a new one of the same amperage rating. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all other electrical components don't work and...the headlights or other switches. 2. If a fuse is blown, replace it must be replaced. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page275 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (275,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page276 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (276,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (Next ... 16 MAIN HEATER AIR PUMP BTN DEFOG FAN ABS/DSC ACC HEAD HEAD LOW R HEAD LOW L DRL DSC SEAT WARM H/CLEAN R.FOG FUSE PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING 120A For protection of all circuits 40A Heater 60A Air pump Power windows, Power door locks, Illuminated entry system, 30A Moonroof í 50A Rear window...
Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page276 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (276,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (Next ... 16 MAIN HEATER AIR PUMP BTN DEFOG FAN ABS/DSC ACC HEAD HEAD LOW R HEAD LOW L DRL DSC SEAT WARM H/CLEAN R.FOG FUSE PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING 120A For protection of all circuits 40A Heater 60A Air pump Power windows, Power door locks, Illuminated entry system, 30A Moonroof í 50A Rear window...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page277 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (277,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE RATING 15A 10A 30A 15A 15A 20A 15A 15A 15A 20A 20A 15A 10A 10A 10A 10A 15A 60A DESCRIPTION 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page277 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (277,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE RATING 15A 10A 30A 15A 15A 20A 15A 15A 15A 20A 20A 15A 10A 10A 10A 10A 15A 60A DESCRIPTION 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...
Owner's Manual
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...-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page278 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (278,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse panel (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CIGAR ACC AUX PWR A/C ― ― SPARE SPARE M.DEF DSC AUDIO D.LOCK P.WIND ROOM SPARE SPARE FUSE RATING 15A 7.5A...
...-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page278 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (278,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse panel (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CIGAR ACC AUX PWR A/C ― ― SPARE SPARE M.DEF DSC AUDIO D.LOCK P.WIND ROOM SPARE SPARE FUSE RATING 15A 7.5A...
Owner's Manual
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...acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Grades B and A represent higher ...all passenger vehicle tires must meet under controlled conditions on the government course as well on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page302 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (302,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform...
...acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Grades B and A represent higher ...all passenger vehicle tires must meet under controlled conditions on the government course as well on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page302 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (302,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform...
Owner's Manual
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... (52.8 in) 1,500 mm (59.1 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 2,700 mm (106.3 in) qWeights Item GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) CW (Curb Weight) Front Rear U.S.A. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page311 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (311,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Engine oil With oil...
... (52.8 in) 1,500 mm (59.1 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 2,700 mm (106.3 in) qWeights Item GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) CW (Curb Weight) Front Rear U.S.A. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page311 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (311,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Engine oil With oil...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page313 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (313,1) Specifications Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Tire size 225/55R16 94V 225/45R18 91W Vehicle capacity weight:308 kg (680 lb) Inflation pressure Front 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2) Rear 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2) qFuses Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-40. 10-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-28.
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page313 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (313,1) Specifications Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Tire size 225/55R16 94V 225/45R18 91W Vehicle capacity weight:308 kg (680 lb) Inflation pressure Front 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2) Rear 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2) qFuses Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-40. 10-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-28.