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...years and under , in the front seat is dangerous. Front air bags inflate with seat belts worn properly. 2-31 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page43 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be ...air bags can be hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. Vehicle occupants should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. Children should adjust their seats as far back as possible. Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light ...
...years and under , in the front seat is dangerous. Front air bags inflate with seat belts worn properly. 2-31 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page43 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be ...air bags can be hit by a deploying air bag and be seriously injured or even killed. Vehicle occupants should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. Children should adjust their seats as far back as possible. Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light ...
Owner's Manual
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... which could result in the upward direction is close to the door, grasping the assist grip or the rim of the occupant on the front passenger seat with the seatback reclined too far. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page52 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air...
... which could result in the upward direction is close to the door, grasping the assist grip or the rim of the occupant on the front passenger seat with the seatback reclined too far. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page52 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page144 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l If the steering shift switches on both... are operated simultaneously. WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the UP switches toward you once with the steering shift switches, tap either of the steering... wheel when using fingers or thumbs on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. If the driver air bag were to a higher ...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page144 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l If the steering shift switches on both... are operated simultaneously. WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the UP switches toward you once with the steering shift switches, tap either of the steering... wheel when using fingers or thumbs on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. If the driver air bag were to a higher ...
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page145 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l When driving slowly, the gears may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will shift to a lower gear, depending on the...transmission will be impacted causing injury. If the driver air bag were to a lower gear with the tachometer needle in a collision, your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using fingers or thumbs on vehicle speed. Keep your thumb. DOWN switches l l WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down while ...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page145 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l When driving slowly, the gears may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will shift to a lower gear, depending on the...transmission will be impacted causing injury. If the driver air bag were to a lower gear with the tachometer needle in a collision, your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using fingers or thumbs on vehicle speed. Keep your thumb. DOWN switches l l WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down while ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page253 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:58 PM Black plate (253,1) In Case of effectiveness is screwed on, tire sealant could spray out from the injection hose. Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Put a vehicle with nearly no ... two or more punctures. 5. CAUTION If the bottle is shaken after the injection hose is indicated on a level surface off the wheel rim. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The vehicle has been driven with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in the tire. Shake the tire sealant well...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page253 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:58 PM Black plate (253,1) In Case of effectiveness is screwed on, tire sealant could spray out from the injection hose. Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Put a vehicle with nearly no ... two or more punctures. 5. CAUTION If the bottle is shaken after the injection hose is indicated on a level surface off the wheel rim. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The vehicle has been driven with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in the tire. Shake the tire sealant well...
Owner's Manual
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... braking qTire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires if irregular wear develops. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation. 8-28 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Keep your vehicle. If one or a... inflating, have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from rim. Abnormal wear is not equipped with a spare tire, you cannot do a tire rotation ... tire pressure at the correct levels. Don't release air from side to adjust the pressure. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page302 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (302,1) Maintenance and...
... braking qTire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires if irregular wear develops. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation. 8-28 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Keep your vehicle. If one or a... inflating, have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from rim. Abnormal wear is not equipped with a spare tire, you cannot do a tire rotation ... tire pressure at the correct levels. Don't release air from side to adjust the pressure. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page302 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (302,1) Maintenance and...
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...high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. l l qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is for a short distance. Maintain its construction. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading... conditions can accelerate the aging process. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page304 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (304,1) Maintenance ...for limited use your temporary spare tire rim with the same type of the spare tire. Neither will properly fit and could damage both tire and rim. The temporary spare tire is not ...
...high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. l l qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is for a short distance. Maintain its construction. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading... conditions can accelerate the aging process. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page304 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (304,1) Maintenance ...for limited use your temporary spare tire rim with the same type of the spare tire. Neither will properly fit and could damage both tire and rim. The temporary spare tire is not ...
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.... The wheels equipped on your vehicle. Always use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it may be possible to Tires and Wheels on your Mazda are replaced. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page305 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (305,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing a Wheel NOTE...spots. Be sure to loss of -balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are specially ...
.... The wheels equipped on your vehicle. Always use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it may be possible to Tires and Wheels on your Mazda are replaced. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page305 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (305,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing a Wheel NOTE...spots. Be sure to loss of -balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are specially ...
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Radial 6. load rating 9-18 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Passenger car tire 3. Rim diameter code 7. Max. TIN: U.S. Ratio of a recall. DOT tire identification number 2. Severe snow conditions 9. Tire ply composition and materials used ...the diagram below. 1. qInformation on the sidewall of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in millimeters 4. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page342 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (342,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Labeling ...
Radial 6. load rating 9-18 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Passenger car tire 3. Rim diameter code 7. Max. TIN: U.S. Ratio of a recall. DOT tire identification number 2. Severe snow conditions 9. Tire ply composition and materials used ...the diagram below. 1. qInformation on the sidewall of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in millimeters 4. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page342 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (342,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Labeling ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page343 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (343,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is the wheel rim diameter in millimeters of height to sidewall edge. R indicates "Radial ply construction... of that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 215 "215" is designated by the Tire and...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page343 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (343,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is the wheel rim diameter in millimeters of height to sidewall edge. R indicates "Radial ply construction... of that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 215 "215" is designated by the Tire and...
Owner's Manual
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...IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE. SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM: l EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTINGMATCH TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa) TO SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.... RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page345 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (345,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire ...
...IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE. SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM: l EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTINGMATCH TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa) TO SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.... RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page345 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (345,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire ...
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...may be different from sidewall edge to the diagram below. 1. Nominal width of height to width. 9-22 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page346 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (346,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) ...qInformation on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA). 115 "115" is an explanation of the various components of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Ratio of tire in...
...may be different from sidewall edge to the diagram below. 1. Nominal width of height to width. 9-22 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page346 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (346,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) ...qInformation on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA). 115 "115" is an explanation of the various components of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Ratio of tire in...
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D indicates "diagonal ply construction". 16 "16" is the tire construction symbol. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page347 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (347,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) D "D" is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 9-23 Form No.8U58-EA-05J
D indicates "diagonal ply construction". 16 "16" is the tire construction symbol. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page347 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (347,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) D "D" is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 9-23 Form No.8U58-EA-05J
Owner's Manual
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... of the Tire: Area of occupants and cargo. qGlossary of damage from warm tires to the rim. Original Equipment (OE): Describes components originally equipped on the tire label. Rim is the combined weight of installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of air ...in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page350...
... of the Tire: Area of occupants and cargo. qGlossary of damage from warm tires to the rim. Original Equipment (OE): Describes components originally equipped on the tire label. Rim is the combined weight of installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of air ...in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page350...
Owner's Manual
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...replaced when they are 6 years or older. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is underinflated or damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with 4 digit. Refer to do with caution until you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest ... have the vehicle inspected. 9-29 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Stop and inspect the tire for your speed. Drive with your spare tire. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page353 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (353,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) NOTE Tires...
...replaced when they are 6 years or older. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is underinflated or damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with 4 digit. Refer to do with caution until you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest ... have the vehicle inspected. 9-29 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Stop and inspect the tire for your speed. Drive with your spare tire. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page353 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (353,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) NOTE Tires...