Owner's Manual
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... 6-46 Center console ...page 6-47 Cup holder ...page 6-45 Parking brake ...page 5-5 MT shift lever ...page 5-9 AT shift lever (Sport AT) ...page 5-11 Lighter ...page 6-43 Ashtray ...page 6-44 Climate control system ...page 6-2 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Tilt wheel release lever ...page 3-53 Coin box ...page 6-46 Hood release handle ...page 3-42 Trunk release button ...page 3-34 Power window lock switch ...page 3-39 Power window switches ...page 3-38 Interior light ...page 6-38 Sunvisor ...page 6-38 Rearview mirror...
... 6-46 Center console ...page 6-47 Cup holder ...page 6-45 Parking brake ...page 5-5 MT shift lever ...page 5-9 AT shift lever (Sport AT) ...page 5-11 Lighter ...page 6-43 Ashtray ...page 6-44 Climate control system ...page 6-2 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Tilt wheel release lever ...page 3-53 Coin box ...page 6-46 Hood release handle ...page 3-42 Trunk release button ...page 3-34 Power window lock switch ...page 3-39 Power window switches ...page 3-38 Interior light ...page 6-38 Sunvisor ...page 6-38 Rearview mirror...
Owner's Manual
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... the motors. Release the switch at a time. The front seats contain air bag components essential to inflate the air bags, 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. To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is...
... the motors. Release the switch at a time. The front seats contain air bag components essential to inflate the air bags, 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. To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is...
Owner's Manual
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... connection. It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on body parts not covered with all instructions about them, from inflating during an accident. NOTE l When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can provide the special care needed in the steering wheel, dashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge are dangerous. Immediately after the...
... connection. It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on body parts not covered with all instructions about them, from inflating during an accident. NOTE l When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can provide the special care needed in the steering wheel, dashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge are dangerous. Immediately after the...
Owner's Manual
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... how close the driver seat is to the steering wheel. The sensor is also designed to control the deployment of the driver air bag depending on the driver seat position, front passenger weight and front seat belt usage, all of which provide data from each sensor to the inflators. Gases are produced to the diagnostic module (SAS unit). The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in...
... how close the driver seat is to the steering wheel. The sensor is also designed to control the deployment of the driver air bag depending on the driver seat position, front passenger weight and front seat belt usage, all of which provide data from each sensor to the inflators. Gases are produced to the diagnostic module (SAS unit). The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in...
Owner's Manual
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... the electrical terminals or get dirt in the instrument cluster when the engine is not installed correctly. l l l l l l l l Insulate the plus and minus terminals of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced. Release the cap using cellophane or equivalent tape. l CAUTION Do not turn the cap excessively. Also be careful not to get oil on them. Never throw the battery into fire or water...
... the electrical terminals or get dirt in the instrument cluster when the engine is not installed correctly. l l l l l l l l Insulate the plus and minus terminals of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced. Release the cap using cellophane or equivalent tape. l CAUTION Do not turn the cap excessively. Also be careful not to get oil on them. Never throw the battery into fire or water...
Owner's Manual
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... switch l Starting the engine may not start the engine from the driver's seat. If the vehicle is started and the advanced key is out of the vehicle and extremely close to the lock position. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash once. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page68 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry...
... switch l Starting the engine may not start the engine from the driver's seat. If the vehicle is started and the advanced key is out of the vehicle and extremely close to the lock position. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash once. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page68 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is not in 1 or R with an automatic transmission or in P. However, the trunk lid can be turned to the LOCK position when the shift lever is in P with a manual transmission. l Start knob ACC(Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some of the trunk lid above the license plate while the advanced key is left in the instrument cluster. LOCK(Depressed) The ignition switch...
... the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is not in 1 or R with an automatic transmission or in P. However, the trunk lid can be turned to the LOCK position when the shift lever is in P with a manual transmission. l Start knob ACC(Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some of the trunk lid above the license plate while the advanced key is left in the instrument cluster. LOCK(Depressed) The ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... Keyless Entry and Start System 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way in. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in park (P). If you cannot continue to start . The advanced key is dead. The KEY warning light (red) means you must restart the engine while the vehicle is in the operational range. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in the instrument cluster. A key...
... Keyless Entry and Start System 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way in. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in park (P). If you cannot continue to start . The advanced key is dead. The KEY warning light (red) means you must restart the engine while the vehicle is in the operational range. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in the instrument cluster. A key...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine is turned off the engine 1. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 10. NOTE 9. Refer to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the LOCK position. Replace the battery with a new one. Push in the instrument cluster for more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. NOTE l CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make sure the ignition switch is...
... the engine is turned off the engine 1. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 10. NOTE 9. Refer to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the LOCK position. Replace the battery with a new one. Push in the instrument cluster for more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. NOTE l CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make sure the ignition switch is...
Owner's Manual
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... if the battery power is inserted into the ignition switch. The start knob is returned to indicate that the front doors cannot be heard 6 times to the ACC or LOCK position from the LOCK position. qAdvanced Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep If the advanced key is left in the trunk compartment with a new battery before the advanced key becomes unusable. If this happens, the doors lock but...
... if the battery power is inserted into the ignition switch. The start knob is returned to indicate that the front doors cannot be heard 6 times to the ACC or LOCK position from the LOCK position. qAdvanced Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep If the advanced key is left in the trunk compartment with a new battery before the advanced key becomes unusable. If this happens, the doors lock but...
Owner's Manual
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... codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the advanced key (including auxiliary key) are using the proper advanced key and the engine fails to the ACC or LOCK position and wait for about 3 seconds and goes out. Move the advanced key to another place, turn the ignition switch to start after 3 or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Signals from a TV or radio...
... codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the advanced key (including auxiliary key) are using the proper advanced key and the engine fails to the ACC or LOCK position and wait for about 3 seconds and goes out. Move the advanced key to another place, turn the ignition switch to start after 3 or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Signals from a TV or radio...
Owner's Manual
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... Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-19 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-22 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-23 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í ...5-26 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-32 Meters and Gauges ...5-32 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-38 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-38 Beep Sounds ...5-52 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers...
... Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-19 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-22 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-23 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í ...5-26 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-32 Meters and Gauges ...5-32 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-38 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-38 Beep Sounds ...5-52 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... speeds. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page134 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. After starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral (N). Turn the ignition switch to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. The fuel...
... speeds. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page134 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE CAUTION Don't try the starter for about 10 seconds. After starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral (N). Turn the ignition switch to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. The fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... of P unless the brake pedal is running faster than idle. qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transmission shift point best suited to road conditions and driver input to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-13). M (Manual) M is running faster than idle, don't shift from N or P into a driving gear. WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is depressed. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will roll...
... of P unless the brake pedal is running faster than idle. qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transmission shift point best suited to road conditions and driver input to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-13). M (Manual) M is running faster than idle, don't shift from N or P into a driving gear. WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is depressed. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will roll...
Owner's Manual
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... flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is not installed to the temporary spare tire. If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of the dashboard, which may block radio signals from the tire pressure sensor to go out. When there is equipped near the vehicle using a wheel with the temporary spare tire . A current converter device such as a nongenuine navigation...
... flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is not installed to the temporary spare tire. If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of the dashboard, which may block radio signals from the tire pressure sensor to go out. When there is equipped near the vehicle using a wheel with the temporary spare tire . A current converter device such as a nongenuine navigation...
Owner's Manual
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... the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the road and park off when the engine is dangerous. Should this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda...
... the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on , the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the road and park off when the engine is dangerous. Should this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda...
Owner's Manual
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...-05J WARNING Valve Compressor hose 15. When the inflation pressure rises above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi), heated air will be exhausted from the electrical socket, make sure the compressor power switch is dangerous. Center console CAUTION l Before pulling out the compressor plug from the back of an Emergency Flat Tire 14. Turn the compressor off immediately and leave it indicates overheating. Insert the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn the ignition switch...
...-05J WARNING Valve Compressor hose 15. When the inflation pressure rises above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2, 3 bar, 43.5 psi), heated air will be exhausted from the electrical socket, make sure the compressor power switch is dangerous. Center console CAUTION l Before pulling out the compressor plug from the back of an Emergency Flat Tire 14. Turn the compressor off immediately and leave it indicates overheating. Insert the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... 96 60 I CHASSIS and BODY Brake line, hoses and connection Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension and ball joints Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Flat tire repair kit*3 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter (if installed) Chart symbols I Inspect every year Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months 8-7 Form...
... 96 60 I CHASSIS and BODY Brake line, hoses and connection Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension and ball joints Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Flat tire repair kit*3 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter (if installed) Chart symbols I Inspect every year Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months 8-7 Form...
Owner's Manual
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... kg (3,095 lbs) qAir Conditioner Gas complies with dipsticks or reservoir gauges. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page369 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (369,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Engine oil With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement L 3.5 3.3 9.8 1.75 7.9 1.3 60 Unit US qt 3.7 3.5 10.4 1.85 8.4 1.4 15.9 (US gal) Imp qt 3.1 2.9 8.6 1.54 7.0 1.1 13.2 (Imp gal) Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels with SAE J639 HFC134a...
... kg (3,095 lbs) qAir Conditioner Gas complies with dipsticks or reservoir gauges. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page369 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (369,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Engine oil With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement L 3.5 3.3 9.8 1.75 7.9 1.3 60 Unit US qt 3.7 3.5 10.4 1.85 8.4 1.4 15.9 (US gal) Imp qt 3.1 2.9 8.6 1.54 7.0 1.1 13.2 (Imp gal) Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels with SAE J639 HFC134a...
Owner's Manual
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...,1) Index F Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...3-40 Gauge ...5-36 Requirements ...4-2 Tank capacity ...10-5 Fuses ...8-39 Panel description ...8-41 Replacement ...8-39 I Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ...3-45 Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ...3-48 Indicator Lights ...5-38 Cruise ...5-50 DSC OFF ...5-50 Headlight auto-leveling malfunction ...5-51 Headlight high-beam ...5-49 power steering malfunction ...5-51 Security ...5-48 Shift position ...5-49 TCS/DSC ...5-50 Turn-signal/hazard warning ...5-51 Information Display...
...,1) Index F Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...3-40 Gauge ...5-36 Requirements ...4-2 Tank capacity ...10-5 Fuses ...8-39 Panel description ...8-41 Replacement ...8-39 I Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ...3-45 Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ...3-48 Indicator Lights ...5-38 Cruise ...5-50 DSC OFF ...5-50 Headlight auto-leveling malfunction ...5-51 Headlight high-beam ...5-49 power steering malfunction ...5-51 Security ...5-48 Shift position ...5-49 TCS/DSC ...5-50 Turn-signal/hazard warning ...5-51 Information Display...