Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Doors and keys ...page 3-2 Power windows ...page 3-16 Hood ...page 3-21 Trunk lid ...page 3-12 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-19 Moonroof ...page 3-22 Outside mirror ...page 3-29 Rear window defroster ...page 5-54 Antenna ...page 6-10 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-23 Tires ...page 8-28 Light bulbs ...page 8-33 1-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Doors and keys ...page 3-2 Power windows ...page 3-16 Hood ...page 3-21 Trunk lid ...page 3-12 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-19 Moonroof ...page 3-22 Outside mirror ...page 3-29 Rear window defroster ...page 5-54 Antenna ...page 6-10 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-23 Tires ...page 8-28 Light bulbs ...page 8-33 1-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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... gauges. Is everyone's seat belt fastened? Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires. l l l l l l NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and... other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. 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...
... gauges. Is everyone's seat belt fastened? Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires. l l l l l l NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and... other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... add to the performance, economy, and life of time. l Don't race the engine. Avoid long warm-ups. Keep the tires properly inflated. Don't rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on the brake pedal while driving. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Don't carry unnecessary...-throttle or high engine rpm (over 7,000 rpm) for a long period of your Mazda. Any loss of fuel. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l l Money-Saving ...
... add to the performance, economy, and life of time. l Don't race the engine. Avoid long warm-ups. Keep the tires properly inflated. Don't rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on the brake pedal while driving. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Don't carry unnecessary...-throttle or high engine rpm (over 7,000 rpm) for a long period of your Mazda. Any loss of fuel. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. l l Money-Saving ...
Owner's Manual
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...allow anyone to skid. l l l l NOTE Use snow chains only on the brake pedal. This could overheat and explode. The spinning tire could lead to downshift on slippery surfaces, be very careful. Avoid sudden braking and quick steering. If your vehicle is dangerous. Don't spin...spinning the wheels at more traction in starting on ice or in tire speed could cause serious injuries. 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 ...
...allow anyone to skid. l l l l NOTE Use snow chains only on the brake pedal. This could overheat and explode. The spinning tire could lead to downshift on slippery surfaces, be very careful. Avoid sudden braking and quick steering. If your vehicle is dangerous. Don't spin...spinning the wheels at more traction in starting on ice or in tire speed could cause serious injuries. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... cables. l If your vehicle is originally equipped with summer tires designed for damage and loose connections. 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 steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page 5-27). Ask...
... cables. l If your vehicle is originally equipped with summer tires designed for damage and loose connections. 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 steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page 5-27). Ask...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle is lower. Installing the chains 1. Install the chains on the front tires. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page94 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (94,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qTire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer...
... your vehicle is lower. Installing the chains 1. Install the chains on the front tires. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page94 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (94,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qTire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer...
Owner's Manual
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... Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-21 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-22 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í ...5-25 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-30 Meters and Gauges ...5-30 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-36 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-36...Control System í ...5-49 5-49 5-51 5-51 5-52 5-54 5-54 5-55 5-56 5-56 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your...
... Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-21 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-22 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í ...5-25 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-30 Meters and Gauges ...5-30 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-36 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-36...Control System í ...5-49 5-49 5-51 5-51 5-52 5-54 5-54 5-55 5-56 5-56 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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... and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ON position. qABS Warning Light WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for example...time is dangerous. Braking distances may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors...
... and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ON position. qABS Warning Light WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for example...time is dangerous. Braking distances may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors...
Owner's Manual
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...22 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 74 km/h (46 mph) WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down in tire speed could lead to R while the vehicle is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. 5-9 Form No.8T69...downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. This could cause the tires to overwork. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page105 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (105,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points...
...22 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 74 km/h (46 mph) WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down in tire speed could lead to R while the vehicle is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. 5-9 Form No.8T69...downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. This could cause the tires to overwork. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page105 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (105,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page110 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (110,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting down (M4→M3...Form No.8T69-EA-04G WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down depending on vehicle speed. This could cause the tires to a lower gear with the shift lever, tap the shift lever forward (-) once. NOTE l To shift ...down depending on vehicle speed. The sudden change in tire speed could lead to a lower gear, depending on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page110 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (110,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually shifting down (M4→M3...Form No.8T69-EA-04G WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down depending on vehicle speed. This could cause the tires to a lower gear with the shift lever, tap the shift lever forward (-) once. NOTE l To shift ...down depending on vehicle speed. The sudden change in tire speed could lead to a lower gear, depending on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at...
Owner's Manual
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... models. 5-21 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page117 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (117,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL button. WARNING...
... models. 5-21 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page117 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (117,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL button. WARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... This indicator light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle the safety. NOTE l... So don't rely on , the TCS or DSC may have an accident. Refer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the light stays on the dynamic stability control as a substitute for safe driving. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page118 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (118,1) Driving Your...
... This indicator light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle the safety. NOTE l... So don't rely on , the TCS or DSC may have an accident. Refer to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the light stays on the dynamic stability control as a substitute for safe driving. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page118 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (118,1) Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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... light stays on all four wheels. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page119 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (119,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Indicator Light CAUTION l The DSC may not operate correctly when using tire chains or the temporary spare tire. Do not mix worn tires. l The DSC may not operate...
... light stays on all four wheels. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page119 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (119,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qDSC OFF Indicator Light CAUTION l The DSC may not operate correctly when using tire chains or the temporary spare tire. Do not mix worn tires. l The DSC may not operate...
Owner's Manual
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...out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of all four tires before you attempt to the system detecting switch trouble. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page121 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (121,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l When DSC is on and you drive... each day. í Some models. 5-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring...
...out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of all four tires before you attempt to the system detecting switch trouble. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page121 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (121,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l When DSC is on and you drive... each day. í Some models. 5-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring...
Owner's Manual
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...under -inflated. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low or too high in an accident. You should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as possible. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page122 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11... PM Black plate (122,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light CAUTION l When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, ...
...under -inflated. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low or too high in an accident. You should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as possible. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page122 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11... PM Black plate (122,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light CAUTION l When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, ...
Owner's Manual
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... is being used. Vehicles with the temporary spare tire . Have the problem taken care of the tire pressure sensors. NOTE A tire pressure sensor is illuminated. l 5-27 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page123 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (123,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Ignoring the Warning Light...
... is being used. Vehicles with the temporary spare tire . Have the problem taken care of the tire pressure sensors. NOTE A tire pressure sensor is illuminated. l 5-27 Form No.8T69-EA-04G RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page123 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (123,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Ignoring the Warning Light...
Owner's Manual
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... flash because the sensor ID signal code would not have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change your vehicle's tires. When using tire chains. If the vehicle is to and from winter tires. NOTE Each tire pressure sensor has a unique ID signal code. The signal code must...current converter device such as a personal computer. l When having tires changed , such as changing to have been registered. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page124 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (124,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l When using the following procedure allows the TPMS...
... flash because the sensor ID signal code would not have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change your vehicle's tires. When using tire chains. If the vehicle is to and from winter tires. NOTE Each tire pressure sensor has a unique ID signal code. The signal code must...current converter device such as a personal computer. l When having tires changed , such as changing to have been registered. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page124 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (124,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l When using the following procedure allows the TPMS...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page125 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (125,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Replacing tires and wheels NOTE l CAUTION l When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both replaced, the following types of the tire pressure sensors. Do not use...EA-04G The wheels equipped on your Mazda are possible. For purchase of a tire pressure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The same tire pressure sensor is installed to install the tire pressure sensors. l Be sure to have...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page125 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (125,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Replacing tires and wheels NOTE l CAUTION l When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both replaced, the following types of the tire pressure sensors. Do not use...EA-04G The wheels equipped on your Mazda are possible. For purchase of a tire pressure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The same tire pressure sensor is installed to install the tire pressure sensors. l Be sure to have...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-42 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-42 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-42 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-43 Security Indicator Light...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Door-Ajar Warning Light Page 5-42 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-42 Automatic Transmission Warning Light 5-42 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-43 Security Indicator Light...
Owner's Manual
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..., decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking. Vehicle drivability could cause damage to tire failure and a dangerous accident. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page139 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds CAUTION If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission...
..., decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking. Vehicle drivability could cause damage to tire failure and a dangerous accident. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page139 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds CAUTION If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission...