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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page30 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems The belt minder is fastened or the beep sound period (90 seconds) has passed. 2-18 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 ... Seat belt Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is a supplemental warning to the chart below. If the driver's seat belt is ...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page30 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems The belt minder is fastened or the beep sound period (90 seconds) has passed. 2-18 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 ... Seat belt Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is a supplemental warning to the chart below. If the driver's seat belt is ...
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... seat occupants should not ride in the front passenger seat: Placing a child, 12 years or under on the rear seat with great force and speed. A sleeping child is dangerous. Children should adjust their seats as far back as possible. Serious injuries could be hit by the side air bag...that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that are particularly dangerous even though you may not prevent serious injuries. 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...
... seat occupants should not ride in the front passenger seat: Placing a child, 12 years or under on the rear seat with great force and speed. A sleeping child is dangerous. Children should adjust their seats as far back as possible. Serious injuries could be hit by the side air bag...that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that are particularly dangerous even though you may not prevent serious injuries. 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...
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... up against a window, or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front seatbacks. Do not place hangers or any way is extremely dangerous. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page44 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (44,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Sit in the center of... seats, impeding the added protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in the vehicle could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the roof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag...
... up against a window, or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front seatbacks. Do not place hangers or any way is extremely dangerous. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page44 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (44,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Sit in the center of... seats, impeding the added protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in the vehicle could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the roof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag...
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...tires properly inflated. Never stop the engine when going down on a tank of time. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page123 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (123,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Keep windows closed at ... save money on the brake pedal while driving. Any loss of your Mazda determines how far it will travel on rough roads. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid full-throttle starts. Avoid long warm-ups...
...tires properly inflated. Never stop the engine when going down on a tank of time. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page123 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (123,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Keep windows closed at ... save money on the brake pedal while driving. Any loss of your Mazda determines how far it will travel on rough roads. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid full-throttle starts. Avoid long warm-ups...
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...still have an accident. When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: l For more traction in tire speed could lead to loss of water on ABS as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material ... wheels. The sudden change in starting on slippery surfaces such as a substitute for braking. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page124 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (124,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving...
...still have an accident. When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: l For more traction in tire speed could lead to loss of water on ABS as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material ... wheels. The sudden change in starting on slippery surfaces such as a substitute for braking. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page124 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (124,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving...
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... connections. l l CAUTION Too much rocking may freeze. The spinning tire could cause serious injuries. Don't spin the wheels at high speed is stuck, spinning the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don't allow anyone to Engine Coolant on page 8-15...19). Cold reduces battery capacity. Instead, shift to P with an automatic transmission and to R. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page125 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (125,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper,...
... connections. l l CAUTION Too much rocking may freeze. The spinning tire could cause serious injuries. Don't spin the wheels at high speed is stuck, spinning the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and don't allow anyone to Engine Coolant on page 8-15...19). Cold reduces battery capacity. Instead, shift to P with an automatic transmission and to R. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page125 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (125,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper,...
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...) The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not in several days, let the engine warm up to 10 seconds at high speeds. Turn the ignition switch to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch ... engine does not run at a time) until the engine starts. 5-4 Form No.8U58-EA-05J 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. Otherwise...
...) The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not in several days, let the engine warm up to 10 seconds at high speeds. Turn the ignition switch to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Depress the brake pedal. 4. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch ... engine does not run at a time) until the engine starts. 5-4 Form No.8U58-EA-05J 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. Otherwise...
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... Warning Light The warning light stays on the road surface). RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page137 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice...
... Warning Light The warning light stays on the road surface). RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page137 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice...
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...No.8U58-EA-05J Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page140 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift... points. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. This reduces the chance of vehicle...
...No.8U58-EA-05J Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page140 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift... points. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. This reduces the chance of vehicle...
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... position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to M1. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page143 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l NOTE When the ignition switch is in the LOCK...
... position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to M1. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page143 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l NOTE When the ignition switch is in the LOCK...
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... skid. DOWN switches l l WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. If the driver air bag were to deploy in a collision, your thumb. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. The sudden change in...shift up depending on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. 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 ...
... skid. DOWN switches l l WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. If the driver air bag were to deploy in a collision, your thumb. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. The sudden change in...shift up depending on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. 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 ...
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... mode, the mode will shift to a higher gear. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page146 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l When driving at high speeds, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. Between 20 and 33 km/h (13 and 21 mph...pedal is depressed. 43 km/h (27 mph) 65 km/h (41 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down to the following: Gear M6→M5 Vehicle speed Between 60 and 210 km/h (37 and 130 mph), depending on how much the accelerator pedal is released. 26 km/h (16 mph) 18 km/h (...
... mode, the mode will shift to a higher gear. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page146 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l When driving at high speeds, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. Between 20 and 33 km/h (13 and 21 mph...pedal is depressed. 43 km/h (27 mph) 65 km/h (41 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down to the following: Gear M6→M5 Vehicle speed Between 60 and 210 km/h (37 and 130 mph), depending on how much the accelerator pedal is released. 26 km/h (16 mph) 18 km/h (...
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... km/h (25 mph) 50 km/h (31 mph) 67 km/h (42 mph) Vehicle speed 19 km/h (12 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 78 km/h (49 mph) Downshifting When you need more speed. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page147 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (147...,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down in heavy traffic or on a steep...
... km/h (25 mph) 50 km/h (31 mph) 67 km/h (42 mph) Vehicle speed 19 km/h (12 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 78 km/h (49 mph) Downshifting When you need more speed. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page147 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (147...,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down in heavy traffic or on a steep...
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page149 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Cruise Control With cruise control, you to the desired speed, which must be switched on when not using the cruise control is activated. Cruise ... the vehicle: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed Don't use . qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light ...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page149 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Cruise Control With cruise control, you to the desired speed, which must be switched on when not using the cruise control is activated. Cruise ... the vehicle: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed Don't use . qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light ...
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... while going down going up or speed up feature that allows you to accelerate) and you want . On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down . Your vehicle will continue to drop (unless you want . Until you release it at the same time. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page150 Thursday, August... 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3.
... while going down going up or speed up feature that allows you to accelerate) and you want . On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down . Your vehicle will continue to drop (unless you want . Until you release it at the same time. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page150 Thursday, August... 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3.
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... of the SET/COAST button. Take your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page151 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE qTo Resume Cruising Speed at the speed you want to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most...
... of the SET/COAST button. Take your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page151 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE qTo Resume Cruising Speed at the speed you want to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most...
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...prevent loss of water on the traction control system as a substitute for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of...and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). NOTE Cruise control will cancel at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. 5-22 ... adequate traction and you could still have an accident. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page152 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your...
...prevent loss of water on the traction control system as a substitute for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of...and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). NOTE Cruise control will cancel at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. 5-22 ... adequate traction and you could still have an accident. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page152 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your...
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...Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as a substitute for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on , the TCS or...maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety. l í Some models. 5-23 Form No.8U58-EA-05J 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 ...
...Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as a substitute for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on , the TCS or...maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety. l í Some models. 5-23 Form No.8U58-EA-05J 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 ...
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page158 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (158,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the specification charts (page 10-6). When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or .../Warning beep sounds When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sound is heard (about 3 seconds), tire pressure is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking. Tire pressure will also be damaged. When pressure is illuminated. Refer to the correct tire pressure. Have ...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page158 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (158,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the specification charts (page 10-6). When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or .../Warning beep sounds When the warning light illuminates, and the warning beep sound is heard (about 3 seconds), tire pressure is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking. Tire pressure will also be damaged. When pressure is illuminated. Refer to the correct tire pressure. Have ...
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... the tire pressure sensor. l A tire pressure sensor is being used. If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of the tire pressure sensors. When a metallic device such as that it may block radio signals from the tire pressure sensor to the receiver ... with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). l l l 5-29 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page159 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l After adjusting the tire air pressures, it goes out. Consult an Authorized...
... the tire pressure sensor. l A tire pressure sensor is being used. If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of the tire pressure sensors. When a metallic device such as that it may block radio signals from the tire pressure sensor to the receiver ... with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). l l l 5-29 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page159 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l After adjusting the tire air pressures, it goes out. Consult an Authorized...