Owner's Manual
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Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Keep the tires properly inflated. Don't carry unnecessary weight. This ..., economy, and life of steering or braking control could cause an accident. Don't rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on the brake pedal while driving. Any loss of your Mazda. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page123 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (123,1) Before Driving ...
Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. Keep the tires properly inflated. Don't carry unnecessary weight. This ..., economy, and life of steering or braking control could cause an accident. Don't rest your Mazda determines how far it will travel on the brake pedal while driving. Any loss of your Mazda. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page123 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (123,1) Before Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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... Have the air conditioner checked before the weather gets hot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a long period of refrigerant may fog up easily in the cowl grille to dehumidify the air. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page198 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (... qParking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in normal conditions. If the air conditioner is filled with the ignition switch in scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). The air conditioner is low on for replacement of the interior. 6-2 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Lack of time with HFC134a...
... Have the air conditioner checked before the weather gets hot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a long period of refrigerant may fog up easily in the cowl grille to dehumidify the air. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page198 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Black plate (... qParking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in normal conditions. If the air conditioner is filled with the ignition switch in scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). The air conditioner is low on for replacement of the interior. 6-2 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Lack of time with HFC134a...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction ...8-2 Introduction ...8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Owner Maintenance ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Schedule ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Precautions ...8-9 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Oil ...8-12 Engine Coolant ...8-15 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-18 Washer Fluid ...8-19 Body Lubrication ...8-20 Air Filter ...8-21 Wiper Blades ...8-22 Battery ...8-24 Tires ...8-27 Light Bulbs ...8-32 Fuses ...8-39 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. RX-8_8U58...
Introduction ...8-2 Introduction ...8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Owner Maintenance ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Schedule ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Precautions ...8-9 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Oil ...8-12 Engine Coolant ...8-15 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-18 Washer Fluid ...8-19 Body Lubrication ...8-20 Air Filter ...8-21 Wiper Blades ...8-22 Battery ...8-24 Tires ...8-27 Light Bulbs ...8-32 Fuses ...8-39 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. RX-8_8U58...
Owner's Manual
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If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. 8-3 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page277 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (277,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of idling or low-speed...
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. 8-3 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page277 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (277,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of idling or low-speed...
Owner's Manual
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after that , every 24 months 8-4 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page278 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (278,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48...
after that , every 24 months 8-4 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page278 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (278,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48...
Owner's Manual
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However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" ...the coolant. *3 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page279 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (279,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36...
However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" ...the coolant. *3 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page279 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (279,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36...
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...,000 miles) or 60 months Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months ; RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page280 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (280,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32...
...,000 miles) or 60 months Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months ; RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page280 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (280,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32...
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...Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page281 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (281,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance... I I I I I I I R I I I Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) I I I I I I I I I I R R I I I I I I R I I I I R R I Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 I CHASSIS and BODY Brake line, hoses and connection Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (rotation) Tire inflation...
...Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page281 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (281,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance... I I I I I I I R I I I Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) I I I I I I I I I I R R I I I I I I R I I I I R R I Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 I CHASSIS and BODY Brake line, hoses and connection Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (rotation) Tire inflation...
Owner's Manual
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...8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page282 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (282,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or ...Tire inflation pressures (page 8-27) qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall) You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual. Bring ...
...8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page282 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (282,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or ...Tire inflation pressures (page 8-27) qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall) You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual. Bring ...
Owner's Manual
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...Drain Plug Forward 7. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off . Fill the engine with new oil to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). WARNING Handling Used Engine Oil: Continuous contact with soap and water immediately after the oil has thoroughly drained. 5. Don't... L (US 0.5 qt, Imp 0.4 qt). Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for information. 2. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page288 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (288,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l 1. Each mark from the F mark equates to a recycling facility.
...Drain Plug Forward 7. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off . Fill the engine with new oil to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). WARNING Handling Used Engine Oil: Continuous contact with soap and water immediately after the oil has thoroughly drained. 5. Don't... L (US 0.5 qt, Imp 0.4 qt). Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for information. 2. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page288 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (288,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l 1. Each mark from the F mark equates to a recycling facility.
Owner's Manual
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...coolant exceeds a preset temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns on the coolant reservoir when the engine is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Inspect the condition and connections of the winter season―and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing. Always add a... near L, add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). This would reduce effectiveness. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page290 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (290...
...coolant exceeds a preset temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns on the coolant reservoir when the engine is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Inspect the condition and connections of the winter season―and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing. Always add a... near L, add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). This would reduce effectiveness. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page290 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (290...
Owner's Manual
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...engine is running water. Turn off the engine and wait until it counterclockwise to cooling system and engine damage and could result in the scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). Use the product as it is dangerous. Only when the engine is factory adjusted. Wrap a thick cloth around the ... is cool, loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable container. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page291 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (291,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE To change coolant If the "FL22" mark is shown on the cap ― ...
...engine is running water. Turn off the engine and wait until it counterclockwise to cooling system and engine damage and could result in the scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). Use the product as it is dangerous. Only when the engine is factory adjusted. Wrap a thick cloth around the ... is cool, loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable container. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page291 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (291,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE To change coolant If the "FL22" mark is shown on the cap ― ...
Owner's Manual
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... the filter according to remove foreign particles. This could result in the reverse order of removal. Each time you inspect it to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). NOTE Air filter After installing the air filter cover, make sure the electrical connector is operated in very dusty or... cleaner housing with compressed air and reused, or replaced, depending on its condition. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page295 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (295,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter. Make sure the ignition switch...
... the filter according to remove foreign particles. This could result in the reverse order of removal. Each time you inspect it to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). NOTE Air filter After installing the air filter cover, make sure the electrical connector is operated in very dusty or... cleaner housing with compressed air and reused, or replaced, depending on its condition. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page295 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (295,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter. Make sure the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... tire bead, which will be weakened if rotated from side to Scheduled Maintenance on page 8-3. Forward l l Also, inspect them for correct balance. During rotation, inspect them for tightness. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation. 8-28 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Don...'t release air from road hazards. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page302 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (302,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l Always check tire ...
... tire bead, which will be weakened if rotated from side to Scheduled Maintenance on page 8-3. Forward l l Also, inspect them for correct balance. During rotation, inspect them for tightness. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation. 8-28 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Don...'t release air from road hazards. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page302 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (302,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l Always check tire ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page377 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (377,1) Index L Lane-Change Signals ...5-56 Light Bulbs Replacement...Emergency ...7-2 Power Door Locks ...3-30 Power Steering ...5-18 Power steering malfunction indicator light ...5-18 Power Windows ...3-37 Push-Starting ...7-24 M Maintenance Introduction ...8-2 Owner maintenance precautions...8-9 Owner maintenance schedule ...8-8 Scheduled ...8-3 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-9 Recommendations for shifting...5-10 Map Lights ...6-39 Meters and Gauges ...5-32 Mirrors Outside mirrors ...3-53 Rearview mirror ...3-...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page377 Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Black plate (377,1) Index L Lane-Change Signals ...5-56 Light Bulbs Replacement...Emergency ...7-2 Power Door Locks ...3-30 Power Steering ...5-18 Power steering malfunction indicator light ...5-18 Power Windows ...3-37 Push-Starting ...7-24 M Maintenance Introduction ...8-2 Owner maintenance precautions...8-9 Owner maintenance schedule ...8-8 Scheduled ...8-3 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-9 Recommendations for shifting...5-10 Map Lights ...6-39 Meters and Gauges ...5-32 Mirrors Outside mirrors ...3-53 Rearview mirror ...3-...