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... in mind. In the event of a crash, this manual applies to all of time. Please be aware that all models, equipment and options. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. Event Data Recorder This... make changes in specifications at the time of safer vehicles. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page3 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your...
... in mind. In the event of a crash, this manual applies to all of time. Please be aware that all models, equipment and options. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. Event Data Recorder This... make changes in specifications at the time of safer vehicles. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page3 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your...
Owner's Manual
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Refer to Navigation System at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page8 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at the end of the manual (if equipped). 1-2 Form No.8U58-EA-05J
Refer to Navigation System at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page8 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at the end of the manual (if equipped). 1-2 Form No.8U58-EA-05J
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page10 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 Form No.8U58-EA-05J
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page10 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 Form No.8U58-EA-05J
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... 3-37 3-39 3-40 3-42 3-43 3-45 3-45 3-48 3-51 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-53 Steering Wheel ...3-53 Mirrors ...3-53 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8U58-EA-05J opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page61 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (61,1) 3 Knowing Your...
... 3-37 3-39 3-40 3-42 3-43 3-45 3-45 3-48 3-51 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-53 Steering Wheel ...3-53 Mirrors ...3-53 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8U58-EA-05J opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page61 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (61,1) 3 Knowing Your...
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... (Lock/Unlock/Trunk button/Panic button): l l l Locking/unlocking the doors. Use of vehicle and vehicle contents theft. í l 3-2 Some models. Form No.8U58-EA-05J Turning on the alarm. Don't leave the keys in your vehicle with the advanced keyless functions (page 3-14). Opening ... and keep them . These new kinds of keys are possible using the auxiliary key. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page62 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (62,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced...
... (Lock/Unlock/Trunk button/Panic button): l l l Locking/unlocking the doors. Use of vehicle and vehicle contents theft. í l 3-2 Some models. Form No.8U58-EA-05J Turning on the alarm. Don't leave the keys in your vehicle with the advanced keyless functions (page 3-14). Opening ... and keep them . These new kinds of keys are possible using the auxiliary key. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page62 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (62,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced...
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...could cause rust and water damage to the desired position, push the front of the tilt switch. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page103 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (103,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be caught in the ON position. The hands...the open automatically, push the rear of the tilt or slide switch. qTilt Operation The rear of the tilt or slide switch. í Some models. 3-43 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Closing the Moonroof: A closing the moonroof. To stop sliding partway, push any part of the slide ...
...could cause rust and water damage to the desired position, push the front of the tilt switch. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page103 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (103,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be caught in the ON position. The hands...the open automatically, push the rear of the tilt or slide switch. qTilt Operation The rear of the tilt or slide switch. í Some models. 3-43 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Closing the Moonroof: A closing the moonroof. To stop sliding partway, push any part of the slide ...
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... . If forcible entry is armed. (Without advanced key) The following : l Forcing open a door, the hood or the trunk lid. í Some models. 3-51 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Remember to Arm the System 1. Close all doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked before leaving the vehicle. Remove...using the key or press the lock button on the door-lock switch marked "LOCK" once. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page111 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterrent system is triggered by operating the...
... . If forcible entry is armed. (Without advanced key) The following : l Forcing open a door, the hood or the trunk lid. í Some models. 3-51 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Remember to Arm the System 1. Close all doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked before leaving the vehicle. Remove...using the key or press the lock button on the door-lock switch marked "LOCK" once. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page111 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterrent system is triggered by operating the...
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...the mirror defrosters, turn the ignition switch to hit another car when changing lanes. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page114 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (114,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror... to the driving position before you start driving. 3-54 í Some models. WARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the ...
...the mirror defrosters, turn the ignition switch to hit another car when changing lanes. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page114 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (114,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror... to the driving position before you start driving. 3-54 í Some models. WARNING Driving with Mirrors Folded In: Driving with the ...
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... í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-54 5-54 5-56 5-56 5-57 5-59 5-59 5-60 5-61 5-61 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page131 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (131,1) 5 Driving Your...
... í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-54 5-54 5-56 5-56 5-57 5-59 5-59 5-60 5-61 5-61 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page131 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (131,1) 5 Driving Your...
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.../h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page152 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off . TCS and Snow and Ice: Driving... on the road surface). NOTE Cruise control will cancel at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. 5-22 í Some models. You can still have an accident. WARNING TCS and Unsafe Driving: The traction control system (TCS) cannot compensate for safe driving. This means that...
.../h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page152 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off . TCS and Snow and Ice: Driving... on the road surface). NOTE Cruise control will cancel at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. 5-22 í Some models. You can still have an accident. WARNING TCS and Unsafe Driving: The traction control system (TCS) cannot compensate for safe driving. This means that...
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..., tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). l í Some models. 5-23 Form No.8U58-EA-05J NOTE l WARNING DSC and Unsafe Driving: The dynamic stability control (DSC) cannot compensate for a few seconds when ... the ON position. So don't rely on , the TCS or DSC may not operate correctly. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page153 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-25)....
..., tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). l í Some models. 5-23 Form No.8U58-EA-05J NOTE l WARNING DSC and Unsafe Driving: The dynamic stability control (DSC) cannot compensate for a few seconds when ... the ON position. So don't rely on , the TCS or DSC may not operate correctly. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page153 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-25)....
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...pressures monthly with a tire pressure gauge. When checking the tire pressures, use of a digital tire pressure gauge is recommended. 5-26 í Some models. The tire pressure sensors installed on each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more , the TCS/DSC system may become ...inoperative due to the system detecting switch trouble. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page156 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held for each wheel...
...pressures monthly with a tire pressure gauge. When checking the tire pressures, use of a digital tire pressure gauge is recommended. 5-26 í Some models. The tire pressure sensors installed on each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more , the TCS/DSC system may become ...inoperative due to the system detecting switch trouble. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page156 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held for each wheel...
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...illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is a system malfunction. í Some models. 5-45 Form No.8U58-EA-05J The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too ...on when any door isn't securely closed. Add fluid (page 8-19). Continuing to drive your Mazda in one or more tires, and flashes when there is turned to the ON position. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page175 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your...
...illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is a system malfunction. í Some models. 5-45 Form No.8U58-EA-05J The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too ...on when any door isn't securely closed. Add fluid (page 8-19). Continuing to drive your Mazda in one or more tires, and flashes when there is turned to the ON position. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page175 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your...
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... to the ON position. 2. qCruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light has two colors. 5-50 í Some models. If the TCS or DSC is replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may not operate correctly...DSC is turned to the ON position again. 5. Make sure the DSC OFF indicator goes off . RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page180 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (180,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qTCS/DSC Indicator Light í NOTE This indicator light stays on ...
... to the ON position. 2. qCruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light has two colors. 5-50 í Some models. If the TCS or DSC is replaced, the DSC will be inoperable. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may not operate correctly...DSC is turned to the ON position again. 5. Make sure the DSC OFF indicator goes off . RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page180 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (180,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qTCS/DSC Indicator Light í NOTE This indicator light stays on ...
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...malfunction of the power steering system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page181 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (181,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Cruise Main Indicator Light... (Amber) The indicator light illuminates amber when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is operating (page 5-56). í Some models...
...malfunction of the power steering system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page181 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (181,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Cruise Main Indicator Light... (Amber) The indicator light illuminates amber when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is operating (page 5-56). í Some models...
Owner's Manual
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...Refer to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone (page 5-34). RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page183 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qEngine Overrev Warning Beep The beep sounds to Warning and... Beep Sounds on page 3-18. í Some models. 5-53 Form No.8U58-EA-05J qAdvanced Keyless Warning (with Advanced...
...Refer to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone (page 5-34). RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page183 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qEngine Overrev Warning Beep The beep sounds to Warning and... Beep Sounds on page 3-18. í Some models. 5-53 Form No.8U58-EA-05J qAdvanced Keyless Warning (with Advanced...
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...depleted and a replacement is necessary. NOTE NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, don't leave the lights on reminder. 5-54 í Some models. When the advanced keyless function is used and the start knob is in the ACC position, the "Start Knob Not in LOCK Warning Beep...unless safety requires them. qLights-On Reminder Off On On If lights are handled incorrectly. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page184 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs...
...depleted and a replacement is necessary. NOTE NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, don't leave the lights on reminder. 5-54 í Some models. When the advanced keyless function is used and the start knob is in the ACC position, the "Start Knob Not in LOCK Warning Beep...unless safety requires them. qLights-On Reminder Off On On If lights are handled incorrectly. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page184 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs...
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... of cargo in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights will be on when the ignition switch is applied. í Some models. 5-55 Form No.8U58-EA-05J For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn off when the parking brake is turned to ... malfunction indicator light Low beam qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page185 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qHeadlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for low beam.
... of cargo in the luggage compartment change the angle of the headlights will be on when the ignition switch is applied. í Some models. 5-55 Form No.8U58-EA-05J For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn off when the parking brake is turned to ... malfunction indicator light Low beam qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page185 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qHeadlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for low beam.
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... signals Move the lever slightly toward the direction of the turn , manually return the lever to the position. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page186 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left... on the dashboard show which signal is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after the turn ) to be burned out. 5-56 í Some models.
... signals Move the lever slightly toward the direction of the turn , manually return the lever to the position. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page186 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left... on the dashboard show which signal is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after the turn ) to be burned out. 5-56 í Some models.
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.... To turn on . If you want to clean the inside the window. í Some models. 5-59 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page189 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer í The ignition switch must be in the ON position...
.... To turn on . If you want to clean the inside the window. í Some models. 5-59 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page189 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Headlight Washer í The ignition switch must be in the ON position...