Owner's Manual
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... ...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...
... ...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...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page96 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (96,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. 4-12 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page96 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (96,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. 4-12 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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... incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brake system warning light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. When both lights on . Electronic brake... it may go closer to stop than under normal circumstances. In either case, it towed to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. If the warning light...system inspected as soon as required (page 8-18). 2. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (102,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light...
... incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brake system warning light on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. When both lights on . Electronic brake... it may go closer to stop than under normal circumstances. In either case, it towed to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. If the warning light...system inspected as soon as required (page 8-18). 2. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (102,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light...
Owner's Manual
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...: Driving with both lights are on , the rear wheels could completely fail at any time. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light goes off the...is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. Drive to have the brakes inspected as soon as required (page 8-18). 2. Have it towed to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on , and contact...
...: Driving with both lights are on , the rear wheels could completely fail at any time. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light goes off the...is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. Drive to have the brakes inspected as soon as required (page 8-18). 2. Have it towed to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on , and contact...
Owner's Manual
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...-EA-04G The check engine light may have your vehicle towed to keep the engine oil level in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. If it is best to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page136 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11... PM Black plate (136,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE 3. Check the light. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of oil injected to the side ...
...-EA-04G The check engine light may have your vehicle towed to keep the engine oil level in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. If it is best to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page136 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11... PM Black plate (136,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE 3. Check the light. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of oil injected to the side ...
Owner's Manual
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... flasher HomeLink Wireless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are on. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page152 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when... you stop on or near it . The hazard warning lights warn other devices surrounding your vehicle is being towed. Indicator light Depress the hazard warning...
... flasher HomeLink Wireless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are on. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page152 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when... you stop on or near it . The hazard warning lights warn other devices surrounding your vehicle is being towed. Indicator light Depress the hazard warning...
Owner's Manual
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Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Parking in an emergency. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page207 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (207,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an ... System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ...7-5 Changing the Tire ...7-12 Overheating ...7-18 Overheating ...7-18 Emergency Starting ...Starting a Flooded Engine ...Jump-Starting ...Push-Starting ...Emergency Towing ...Towing Description ...Tiedown Hooks ...Recreational Towing ...7-20 7-20 7-21 7-24 7-25 7-25 7-26 7-27 7-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Parking in an emergency. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page207 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (207,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an ... System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ...7-5 Changing the Tire ...7-12 Overheating ...7-18 Overheating ...7-18 Emergency Starting ...Starting a Flooded Engine ...Jump-Starting ...Push-Starting ...Emergency Towing ...Towing Description ...Tiedown Hooks ...Recreational Towing ...7-20 7-20 7-21 7-24 7-25 7-25 7-26 7-27 7-1 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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... the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals don't work when the hazard warning lights are on or near it . They may forbid it . RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page208 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (208,1) In Case of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is a traffic hazard and...
... the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals don't work when the hazard warning lights are on or near it . They may forbid it . RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page208 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (208,1) In Case of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is a traffic hazard and...
Owner's Manual
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When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in Step 6. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page230 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (230,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 8. NOTE Push-Starting WARNING Verify ... vehicles to start a vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing it . It can 't start it . Towing a Vehicle to Start It: Towing a vehicle to start a vehicle that the engine cover is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could be injured. You can damage the emission control system. 7-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Never...
When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in Step 6. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page230 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (230,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 8. NOTE Push-Starting WARNING Verify ... vehicles to start a vehicle with an automatic transmission by pushing it . It can 't start it . Towing a Vehicle to Start It: Towing a vehicle to start a vehicle that the engine cover is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could be injured. You can damage the emission control system. 7-24 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Never...
Owner's Manual
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...rear wheels off the ground. This could damage your vehicle. Government and local laws must be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. This may cause internal damage to the vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment. 7-25 Form No.... this, use wheel dollies. CAUTION Wheel dollies Don't tow with driving wheels on the ground. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the transmission. CAUTION Don't tow the vehicle pointed forward with sling-type equipment. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page231 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12...
...rear wheels off the ground. This could damage your vehicle. Government and local laws must be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. This may cause internal damage to the vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment. 7-25 Form No.... this, use wheel dollies. CAUTION Wheel dollies Don't tow with driving wheels on the ground. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the transmission. CAUTION Don't tow the vehicle pointed forward with sling-type equipment. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page231 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page232 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (232,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Don't use excessive force as it 's being transported. Do not use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for towing will damage the bumper. Wrap ...to the bumper and open the cap located on the front and rear bumper. CAUTION The cap cannot be completely removed. Using them for towing. Front qTiedown Hooks 1. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the trunk ...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page232 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (232,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Don't use excessive force as it 's being transported. Do not use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for towing will damage the bumper. Wrap ...to the bumper and open the cap located on the front and rear bumper. CAUTION The cap cannot be completely removed. Using them for towing. Front qTiedown Hooks 1. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the trunk ...
Owner's Manual
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... is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. Front Recreational Towing An example of an Emergency Emergency Towing 4. Rear CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transmission is securely tightened to the tiedown eyelet. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page233 ...Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (233,1) In Case of "recreational towing" is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper ...
... is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. Front Recreational Towing An example of an Emergency Emergency Towing 4. Rear CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transmission is securely tightened to the tiedown eyelet. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page233 ...Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (233,1) In Case of "recreational towing" is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page317 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (317,1) Index D Dashboard Illumination ...5-35 Daytime Running Lights ...5-50 Defroster Rear ...Requirements ...4-2 Tank capacity ...10-5 Fuses ...8-40 Panel description ...8-42 Replacement ...8-40 E Emergency Starting ...7-20 Flooded engine ...7-20 Jump-starting ...7-21 Push-starting ...7-24 Emergency Towing ...7-25 Emission Control System ...4-3 Engine Coolant ...8-15 Exhaust gas ...4-5 Hood release ...3-21 Oil ...8-12 Overheating ...7-18 Starting ...5-3 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page317 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (317,1) Index D Dashboard Illumination ...5-35 Daytime Running Lights ...5-50 Defroster Rear ...Requirements ...4-2 Tank capacity ...10-5 Fuses ...8-40 Panel description ...8-42 Replacement ...8-40 E Emergency Starting ...7-20 Flooded engine ...7-20 Jump-starting ...7-21 Push-starting ...7-24 Emergency Towing ...7-25 Emission Control System ...4-3 Engine Coolant ...8-15 Exhaust gas ...4-5 Hood release ...3-21 Oil ...8-12 Overheating ...7-18 Starting ...5-3 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page319 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (319,1) Index M Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Recommendations for shifting ...5-9 Map Lights ...6-40 Meters and Gauges ...5-... steering malfunction indicator light ...5-16 Power Windows ...3-16 Push-Starting ...7-24 R Rear Quarter Windows ...3-18 Rear Seat ...2-8 Rear Window Defroster ...5-54 Rearview Mirror ...3-30 Recreational Towing ...7-27 11-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page319 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (319,1) Index M Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Recommendations for shifting ...5-9 Map Lights ...6-40 Meters and Gauges ...5-... steering malfunction indicator light ...5-16 Power Windows ...3-16 Push-Starting ...7-24 R Rear Quarter Windows ...3-18 Rear Seat ...2-8 Rear Window Defroster ...5-54 Rearview Mirror ...3-30 Recreational Towing ...7-27 11-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page320 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (320,1) Index S Steering Wheel ...3-29 Horn ...5-55 Storage Box ...6-48 Storage Compartments ...6-47 Center console ...6-48 Coin box ...6-47 Glove box ...6-47 Overhead console ...6-47 Storage box ...6-48 Sunshade ...3-23 Sunvisors ...6-39 T Towing Description ...7-25 Emergency towing ...7-25 Recreational towing ...7-27 Trailer towing ...4-12...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page320 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (320,1) Index S Steering Wheel ...3-29 Horn ...5-55 Storage Box ...6-48 Storage Compartments ...6-47 Center console ...6-48 Coin box ...6-47 Glove box ...6-47 Overhead console ...6-47 Storage box ...6-48 Sunshade ...3-23 Sunvisors ...6-39 T Towing Description ...7-25 Emergency towing ...7-25 Recreational towing ...7-27 Trailer towing ...4-12...
Owner's Manual
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When, for repair services. Check point Sympto No picture GCheck if a fuse has been blown. a Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. G The vehicle was transported by a tow track or other such vehicle. No voice gu Buttons in a parking lot. a Drive the vehicle for a while where you are... display The vehicle position is a problem before calling an Authorized Mazda Dealer to ask for example, The vehicle position ...
When, for repair services. Check point Sympto No picture GCheck if a fuse has been blown. a Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. G The vehicle was transported by a tow track or other such vehicle. No voice gu Buttons in a parking lot. a Drive the vehicle for a while where you are... display The vehicle position is a problem before calling an Authorized Mazda Dealer to ask for example, The vehicle position ...