Owner's Manual
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... Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 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...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 Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
... Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 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...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 Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
Owner's Manual
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...radio noise. 1. This system meets all the way. (Automatic transmission) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is opened. (Manual transmission) The starter will crank until the engine starts. 5-3... is started . If you release the key; RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If...It will not operate if the clutch pedal is started in park (P). The brake warning light can be checked after the engine is controlled by the spark ignition system. qIgnition Key...
...radio noise. 1. This system meets all the way. (Automatic transmission) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is opened. (Manual transmission) The starter will crank until the engine starts. 5-3... is started . If you release the key; RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If...It will not operate if the clutch pedal is started in park (P). The brake warning light can be checked after the engine is controlled by the spark ignition system. qIgnition Key...
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 5-44 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-44 Shift Position...
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 5-44 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-44 Shift Position...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 has an electrical problem. Warning light illuminates/Warning beep sounds When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sound is...
... 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 has an electrical problem. Warning light illuminates/Warning beep sounds When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sound is...
Owner's Manual
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...Light (Automatic Transmission) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is not switched off . It also comes on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is operating, the indicator light flashes. This indicator light stays on when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is turned to an Authorized Mazda... indicator When the shift lever is in the flash-topass position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page141 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l The turn signal lever is in the D...
...Light (Automatic Transmission) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is not switched off . It also comes on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is operating, the indicator light flashes. This indicator light stays on when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is turned to an Authorized Mazda... indicator When the shift lever is in the flash-topass position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page141 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l The turn signal lever is in the D...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil ...8-12 Engine Coolant ...8-15 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ...8-19 Washer Fluid ...8-21 Body Lubrication ...8-22 Air Filter ...8-22 Wiper Blades ...8-23 Battery ...8-26 Tires ...8-28 Light Bulbs ...8-33 Fuses ...8-40 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page235 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM...
... Oil ...8-12 Engine Coolant ...8-15 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ...8-19 Washer Fluid ...8-21 Body Lubrication ...8-22 Air Filter ...8-22 Wiper Blades ...8-23 Battery ...8-26 Tires ...8-28 Light Bulbs ...8-33 Fuses ...8-40 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page235 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page316 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (316,1) Index A Accessory Socket ...6-50 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ...9-13 Air Bag Systems ...2-29 Air Filter ...8-22 Ambient Temperature Display ...6-43 Antenna ...6-10 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...5-7 Warning light... ...5-7 Appearance Care ...8-45 Ashtray ...6-45 Audio System ...6-10 Audio control switch ...6-36 Operating tips for audio system ...6-10 Safety certification ...6-38 Automatic Transmission Driving tips ...5-16 Fluid ...8-19 Manual shift...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page316 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (316,1) Index A Accessory Socket ...6-50 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ...9-13 Air Bag Systems ...2-29 Air Filter ...8-22 Ambient Temperature Display ...6-43 Antenna ...6-10 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...5-7 Warning light... ...5-7 Appearance Care ...8-45 Ashtray ...6-45 Audio System ...6-10 Audio control switch ...6-36 Operating tips for audio system ...6-10 Safety certification ...6-38 Automatic Transmission Driving tips ...5-16 Fluid ...8-19 Manual shift...
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 window ...5-54 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-8 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Driving Tips ...4-7 Automatic transmission ...5-16 Break-in period ...4-7 Driving in flooded area ...4-11 Hazardous driving ...4-8 Money-saving suggestions ...4-7 Rocking the vehicle...
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 window ...5-54 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-8 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Driving Tips ...4-7 Automatic transmission ...5-16 Break-in period ...4-7 Driving in flooded area ...4-11 Hazardous driving ...4-8 Money-saving suggestions ...4-7 Rocking the vehicle...
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 ...5-30 ...Mirrors Outside mirrors ...3-29 Rearview mirror ...3-30 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Moonroof ...3-22 R Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country ...9-12 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-8 S Safety Defects, Reporting ...9-18 Seat Belt System 3-point type ...2-14 Automatic...
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 ...5-30 ...Mirrors Outside mirrors ...3-29 Rearview mirror ...3-30 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-7 Moonroof ...3-22 R Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country ...9-12 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-8 S Safety Defects, Reporting ...9-18 Seat Belt System 3-point type ...2-14 Automatic...
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 ... ...7-3 Specifications ...10-6 Tire chains ...4-10 Uniform tire quality grading system (UTQGS) ...9-16 Tool ...7-3 V Vanity Mirrors ...6-39 Vehicle Information Labels ...10-2 W Warning Lights ...5-36 ABS ...5-41 Air bag system ...5-41 Automatic transmission ...5-42 Brake system ...5-38 Charging system ...5-39 Check engine ...5-40 Door-ajar ...5-42 Engine coolant level ...5-40 Engine oil level ...5-39 Front...
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 ... ...7-3 Specifications ...10-6 Tire chains ...4-10 Uniform tire quality grading system (UTQGS) ...9-16 Tool ...7-3 V Vanity Mirrors ...6-39 Vehicle Information Labels ...10-2 W Warning Lights ...5-36 ABS ...5-41 Air bag system ...5-41 Automatic transmission ...5-42 Brake system ...5-38 Charging system ...5-39 Check engine ...5-40 Door-ajar ...5-42 Engine coolant level ...5-40 Engine oil level ...5-39 Front...