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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page30 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential ...fastened when the ignition switch 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 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more 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 turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep ...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page30 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential ...fastened when the ignition switch 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 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more 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 turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep ...
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...appropriate child-restraint system for protection during an accident is extremely dangerous. Front seat occupants should adjust their seats as far back as possible. 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 ...occur if someone is too close to the air bag modules or placing hands or feet on the rear seat with great force and speed. Alone, air bags may feel assured that the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. Vehicle occupants should keep both feet on...
...appropriate child-restraint system for protection during an accident is extremely dangerous. Front seat occupants should adjust their seats as far back as possible. 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 ...occur if someone is too close to the air bag modules or placing hands or feet on the rear seat with great force and speed. Alone, air bags may feel assured that the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. Vehicle occupants should keep both feet on...
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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 ... bag modules in your front seats free to the front air bag modules or placing something in the vehicle could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seatbacks. Furthermore, sleeping up against a window, or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the...
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 ... bag modules in your front seats free to the front air bag modules or placing something in the vehicle could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seatbacks. Furthermore, sleeping up against a window, or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the...
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...long warm-ups. Use these suggestions to help save money on rough roads. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Keep the tires properly inflated. Slow down a hill. 4-7 Form No.8U58... first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the performance, economy, and life 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.
...long warm-ups. Use these suggestions to help save money on rough roads. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Keep the tires properly inflated. Slow down a hill. 4-7 Form No.8U58... first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the performance, economy, and life 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.
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... the tires to skid. When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: l For more traction in tire speed could lead to press down on the brake pedal. Be cautious and allow extra distance for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive... only on the rear wheels. If it is dangerous. l l l 4-8 Form No.8U58-EA-05J 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 on slippery...
... the tires to skid. When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: l For more traction in tire speed could lead to press down on the brake pedal. Be cautious and allow extra distance for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive... only on the rear wheels. If it is dangerous. l l l 4-8 Form No.8U58-EA-05J 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 on slippery...
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This could overheat and explode. 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 stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle. If ... the ignition system for washer fluid (page 8-19). l l 4-9 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Cold reduces battery capacity. 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, flares, a small...
This could overheat and explode. 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 stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle. If ... the ignition system for washer fluid (page 8-19). l l 4-9 Form No.8U58-EA-05J Cold reduces battery capacity. 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, flares, a small...
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... system. After starting is moving, shift into neutral. If the engine stalls or fails to 10 seconds at high 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.
... system. After starting is moving, shift into neutral. If the engine stalls or fails to 10 seconds at high 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.
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...warning light on the brake pedal. qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of water on , have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to add brake fluid is fully released, have a hard foundation. So do not rely on ABS... on for example) which usually have the brakes inspected immediately. NOTE Having to have an accident. 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 safe driving.
...warning light on the brake pedal. qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of water on , have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to add brake fluid is fully released, have a hard foundation. So do not rely on ABS... on for example) which usually have the brakes inspected immediately. NOTE Having to have an accident. 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 safe driving.
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... engine braking on a steep upgrade, downshift before shifting to overwork. The sudden change in heavy traffic or on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. For cruising Gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to loss... a complete stop before the engine starts to R. l Downshifting When you need more speed. 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...
... engine braking on a steep upgrade, downshift before shifting to overwork. The sudden change in heavy traffic or on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. For cruising Gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to loss... a complete stop before the engine starts to R. l Downshifting When you need more speed. 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...
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To change to M1. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to manual shift mode when the vehicle is not in the LOCK position, the shift lever... lever from M to signal that the gears cannot be shifted from P. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selected gear illuminates. 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 desired.
To change to M1. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to manual shift mode when the vehicle is not in the LOCK position, the shift lever... lever from M to signal that the gears cannot be shifted from P. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selected gear illuminates. 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 desired.
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... the tires to loss of the steering wheel when using fingers or thumbs on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you once with the tachometer needle in a collision, your hands inside the rim of vehicle... on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. Keep your thumb. 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...
... the tires to loss of the steering wheel when using fingers or thumbs on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you once with the tachometer needle in a collision, your hands inside the rim of vehicle... on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. Keep your thumb. 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...
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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 how much the accelerator pedal is depressed. 30 km/h (18 mph) l l M3→M2 M2→M1 .../h (11 mph) 8 km/h (5 mph) M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 M1→M2 NOTE The gear does not shift down automatically when speed is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in this mode for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to M1 automatically while in the second...
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 how much the accelerator pedal is depressed. 30 km/h (18 mph) l l M3→M2 M2→M1 .../h (11 mph) 8 km/h (5 mph) M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 M1→M2 NOTE The gear does not shift down automatically when speed is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in this mode for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to M1 automatically while in the second...
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... steep grade from overheating. This gives better acceleration when you must slow down automatically: Gear M6→M5 M6→M4 M5→M4 Vehicle speed 210 km/h (130 mph) 175 km/h (108 mph) 175 km/h (108 mph) qDriving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle...the brake pedal. 2. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. 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 ...
... steep grade from overheating. This gives better acceleration when you must slow down automatically: Gear M6→M5 M6→M4 M5→M4 Vehicle speed 210 km/h (130 mph) 175 km/h (108 mph) 175 km/h (108 mph) qDriving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle...the brake pedal. 2. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. 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 ...
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... l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed Don't use . Keep the ON/OFF switch off . qTo Set Speed 1. To deactivate the system, press the switch again. Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light .... 2. The cruise main indicator light illuminates. 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 accidentally. WARNING ...
... l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed Don't use . Keep the ON/OFF switch off . qTo Set Speed 1. To deactivate the system, press the switch again. Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light .... 2. The cruise main indicator light illuminates. 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 accidentally. WARNING ...
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... and release it immediately. 5-20 Form No.8U58-EA-05J 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. Release the accelerator at the speed you want . Release the button at the speed you want . NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until...
... and release it immediately. 5-20 Form No.8U58-EA-05J 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. Release the accelerator at the speed you want . Release the button at the speed you want . NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until...
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... the system is on. Slightly depress the brake pedal. 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 speed up to 30 km/h (19 mph) and press the RES/... ACCEL button. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you want . The vehicle will decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 ...
... the system is on. Slightly depress the brake pedal. 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 speed up to 30 km/h (19 mph) and press the RES/... ACCEL button. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you want . The vehicle will decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 ...
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... roads is off when the ignition is dangerous. Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). So don't rely on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to the drive ... (TCS) cannot compensate for safe driving. You can still have an accident. 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. Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System...
... roads is off when the ignition is dangerous. Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). So don't rely on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to the drive ... (TCS) cannot compensate for safe driving. You can still have an accident. 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. Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System...
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...EA-05J NOTE l WARNING DSC and Unsafe Driving: The dynamic stability control (DSC) cannot compensate 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 dynamic stability control...light stays on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety. 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 (...
...EA-05J NOTE l WARNING DSC and Unsafe Driving: The dynamic stability control (DSC) cannot compensate 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 dynamic stability control...light stays on slippery surfaces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety. 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 (...
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... ambient temperature, may turn on after the tires cool and pressure drops below specification. 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 check and adjust the tire air pressures....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. When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure ...
... ambient temperature, may turn on after the tires cool and pressure drops below specification. 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 check and adjust the tire air pressures....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. When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure ...
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... pressures are exhausted. l l l 5-29 Form No.8U58-EA-05J If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for the TPMS warning light to the receiver unit. When using tires with steel wire reinforcement in... metallic device such as a nongenuine navigation system is equipped near the vehicle using tire chains. 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 may require some time ...
... pressures are exhausted. l l l 5-29 Form No.8U58-EA-05J If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for the TPMS warning light to the receiver unit. When using tires with steel wire reinforcement in... metallic device such as a nongenuine navigation system is equipped near the vehicle using tire chains. 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 may require some time ...