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...trouble-free operation of time. As a result, you for choosing a Mazda. Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in mind. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page3 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate...help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of us at Mazda design and build vehicles with your full satisfaction with complete customer satisfaction in specifications at the time of safer vehicles....
...trouble-free operation of time. As a result, you for choosing a Mazda. Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in mind. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page3 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate...help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of us at Mazda design and build vehicles with your full satisfaction with complete customer satisfaction in specifications at the time of safer vehicles....
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... in many ways. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the vehicle, indicates that in your Mazda. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page4 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this" or "Do not let this...
... in many ways. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the vehicle, indicates that in your Mazda. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page4 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this" or "Do not let this...
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... No.8U58-EA-05J Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about your Mazda. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page5 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of various parts. In Case of instruments...
... No.8U58-EA-05J Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about your Mazda. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page5 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of various parts. In Case of instruments...
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... Precautions ...2-9 Location of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page13 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of Seat Belt ...2-12 Seat Belts ...2-13 Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...2-14 Seat...
... Precautions ...2-9 Location of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page13 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of Seat Belt ...2-12 Seat Belts ...2-13 Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...2-14 Seat...
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page17 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (17,1)... an air bag may not deploy which contain essential air bag components. To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous. A collision, even one adjustment at the desired position. 2-5 Form No....damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any bolts is stopped. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after ...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page17 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (17,1)... an air bag may not deploy which contain essential air bag components. To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous. A collision, even one adjustment at the desired position. 2-5 Form No....damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any bolts is stopped. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after ...
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...it will lock during an accident before they are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all children in use . Do not wear twisted seat belts: Twisted seat belts are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way ... child-restraint systems and has only an emergency locking mode. An accident could cause serious injury or death. 2-9 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page21 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat ...
...it will lock during an accident before they are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all children in use . Do not wear twisted seat belts: Twisted seat belts are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way ... child-restraint systems and has only an emergency locking mode. An accident could cause serious injury or death. 2-9 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page21 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat ...
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RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page22 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Never use one belt for more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to keep them clean. Make sure nothing is placed on the seat belt slide... belts and rings are soiled, so try to "Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing" (page 8-50). 2-10 Form No.8U58-EA-05J A seat belt used in a sudden stop or collision. CAUTION Belt retraction may become loose and not provide adequate protection in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly...
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page22 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Never use one belt for more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to keep them clean. Make sure nothing is placed on the seat belt slide... belts and rings are soiled, so try to "Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing" (page 8-50). 2-10 Form No.8U58-EA-05J A seat belt used in a sudden stop or collision. CAUTION Belt retraction may become loose and not provide adequate protection in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly...
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...during a collision. qEmergency Locking Mode In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the child-restraint system. qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to its full length. It will lock in the event of an ... mode by pulling it may be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. See the section on it around you again. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page23 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and Persons...
...during a collision. qEmergency Locking Mode In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the child-restraint system. qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to its full length. It will lock in the event of an ... mode by pulling it may be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. See the section on it around you again. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page23 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and Persons...
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...injured. Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will also deploy at the same time. This gas normally has no effect on the pretensioner system. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page27 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Expended Seat Belt ..., the load limiter will not function again and must be released when the air bags and pretensioners deploy. Use of the pretensioner system or how to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. After they are not replaced, the ...
...injured. Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will also deploy at the same time. This gas normally has no effect on the pretensioner system. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page27 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Expended Seat Belt ..., the load limiter will not function again and must be released when the air bags and pretensioners deploy. Use of the pretensioner system or how to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. After they are not replaced, the ...
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... your Authorized Mazda Dealer for the particular vehicle and seat. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could be seriously injured. Only use the extender when it is cranked. Only use the extender in an accident. RX-8_8U58-EA-... a crash. This extender will be only for you and for more information. WARNING Unnecessary Use of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Using an Improper Extender: Using a seat belt extender that provides the necessary additional length to the ON position.
... your Authorized Mazda Dealer for the particular vehicle and seat. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could be seriously injured. Only use the extender when it is cranked. Only use the extender in an accident. RX-8_8U58-EA-... a crash. This extender will be only for you and for more information. WARNING Unnecessary Use of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Using an Improper Extender: Using a seat belt extender that provides the necessary additional length to the ON position.
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... The driver's seat belt is fastened before the ignition switch is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated. Don't use the extender or choose one shorter in length if the distance between the extender's buckle and the center of operation Condition Result The warning ... The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder. 2-17 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page29 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety ...
... The driver's seat belt is fastened before the ignition switch is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated. Don't use the extender or choose one shorter in length if the distance between the extender's buckle and the center of operation Condition Result The warning ... The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder. 2-17 Form No.8U58-EA-05J RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page29 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety ...
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...the least preferred seat for other child-restraint systems. To reduce the chance of injuries caused by law to use them. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page31 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint ...Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. If the shoulder belt...
...the least preferred seat for other child-restraint systems. To reduce the chance of injuries caused by law to use them. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page31 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint ...Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. If the shoulder belt...
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...LATCH lower anchors for LATCH child-restraint systems and the corresponding tether anchor. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page32 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents ... in the front seat with a seat belt, or latch it down : An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. When not in use a rear-facing child-restraint system in serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sure any child-restraint system is...
...LATCH lower anchors for LATCH child-restraint systems and the corresponding tether anchor. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page32 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents ... in the front seat with a seat belt, or latch it down : An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. When not in use a rear-facing child-restraint system in serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. Make sure any child-restraint system is...
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...front passenger seat is approximately 30 kg (66 lb) or more with seat belts on the rear seats are attached to the child. Always use the front passenger seat for children. The designated positions with a child in a child-restraint system on the front seat rails. Seating a child...or other items are placed on the front passenger seat, are the safest places for children, seating a child in the child-restraint system. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page33 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Avoid putting a front-...
...front passenger seat is approximately 30 kg (66 lb) or more with seat belts on the rear seats are attached to the child. Always use the front passenger seat for children. The designated positions with a child in a child-restraint system on the front seat rails. Seating a child...or other items are placed on the front passenger seat, are the safest places for children, seating a child in the child-restraint system. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page33 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Avoid putting a front-...
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...and curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of supplemental protection. A seat belt used . When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to the child. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page34 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (34...edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used in a closed vehicle during warm weather. Do not allow anyone to lean over or against the side window,...-Restraint Systems" (page 2-28). 2-22 Form No.8U58-EA-05J NOTE Your Mazda is seated in the rear seat.
...and curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of supplemental protection. A seat belt used . When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to the child. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page34 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Black plate (34...edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used in a closed vehicle during warm weather. Do not allow anyone to lean over or against the side window,...-Restraint Systems" (page 2-28). 2-22 Form No.8U58-EA-05J NOTE Your Mazda is seated in the rear seat.
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...Only on the rear seat. NOTE Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page35 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (35,1) ...Accident statistics reveal that take tethers to the rear LATCH lower anchors. Even if your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be accommodated in automatic locking mode. 2-23 Form...for a child of being tethered. qRear Seat Child-Restraint System Installation Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are in the two positions on Tether-Equipped Rear ...
...Only on the rear seat. NOTE Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page35 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (35,1) ...Accident statistics reveal that take tethers to the rear LATCH lower anchors. Even if your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be accommodated in automatic locking mode. 2-23 Form...for a child of being tethered. qRear Seat Child-Restraint System Installation Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are in the two positions on Tether-Equipped Rear ...
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... the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this function before occupants use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to emergency locking mode before each use the seat belts. 4. Anchor bracket location 3. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page36 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential... by following the manufacturer's instructions. Tether strap position Tether strap Anchor bracket 2-24 Form No.8U58-EA-05J If your child-restraint system requires the use of the retractor.
... the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this function before occupants use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to emergency locking mode before each use the seat belts. 4. Anchor bracket location 3. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page36 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential... by following the manufacturer's instructions. Tether strap position Tether strap Anchor bracket 2-24 Form No.8U58-EA-05J If your child-restraint system requires the use of the retractor.
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...to secure anything but a child-restraint system is unavoidable. This seat is unavoidable, follow these instructions when using a front-facing child-restraint system in the front passenger's seat. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page37 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment ...in one of the rear seat positions set up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder. To check if your vehicle has curtain air bags: Every Mazda curtain air bag will have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipped with a seat weight sensor equipped vehicle. ...
...to secure anything but a child-restraint system is unavoidable. This seat is unavoidable, follow these instructions when using a front-facing child-restraint system in the front passenger's seat. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page37 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment ...in one of the rear seat positions set up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder. To check if your vehicle has curtain air bags: Every Mazda curtain air bag will have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipped with a seat weight sensor equipped vehicle. ...
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...restraint system in automatic locking mode. Even in a moderate collision, the child-restraint system can be heard during retraction if the system is used. With the front air bag and the additional side air bag that could deploy: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the child-restraint ...the rear seat is seated in serious injury or death to lean over or against the side window, the area of supplemental protection. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page38 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qFront Passenger's Seat ChildRestraint ...
...restraint system in automatic locking mode. Even in a moderate collision, the child-restraint system can be heard during retraction if the system is used. With the front air bag and the additional side air bag that could deploy: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the child-restraint ...the rear seat is seated in serious injury or death to lean over or against the side window, the area of supplemental protection. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page38 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qFront Passenger's Seat ChildRestraint ...
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...does not illuminate after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page39 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (39,1)...always better to install any child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If this indicator light does not illuminate even when the ...retractor while the system is less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb), this function before occupants use of the child-restraint system. Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. Inspect this...
...does not illuminate after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat. RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page39 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (39,1)...always better to install any child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If this indicator light does not illuminate even when the ...retractor while the system is less than approximately 30 kg (66 lb), this function before occupants use of the child-restraint system. Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. Inspect this...