Owner's Manual
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... not illuminate and the beep sound will not be deactivated. qBelt Minder NOTE The belt minder can be heard. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ON position. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more The seat belt warning light illuminates...is fastened before the ignition switch is turned to the seat belt warning function. The warning light turns off and the beep sound stops. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page30 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light...
... not illuminate and the beep sound will not be deactivated. qBelt Minder NOTE The belt minder can be heard. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ON position. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more The seat belt warning light illuminates...is fastened before the ignition switch is turned to the seat belt warning function. The warning light turns off and the beep sound stops. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page30 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light...
Owner's Manual
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...rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that are particularly dangerous even though you may not prevent serious injuries. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page45 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be... child, 12 years or under on the fact that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the rear seat with great force and speed. Whenever possible, always secure a child 12 years and under , in serious injury or death to lean against the seatbacks with frontal, near frontal ...
...rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that are particularly dangerous even though you may not prevent serious injuries. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page45 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be... child, 12 years or under on the fact that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the rear seat with great force and speed. Whenever possible, always secure a child 12 years and under , in serious injury or death to lean against the seatbacks with frontal, near frontal ...
Owner's Manual
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... collision. 2-34 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Serious injury could be cut open releasing the gas. Furthermore, the bag 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... of the seat in any other objects on the front seats. Do not hang net bags, map pouches or backpacks with seat belts worn properly. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page46 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Sit in the center of...
... collision. 2-34 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Serious injury could be cut open releasing the gas. Furthermore, the bag 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... of the seat in any other objects on the front seats. Do not hang net bags, map pouches or backpacks with seat belts worn properly. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page46 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Sit in the center of...
Owner's Manual
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... schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page127 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (127,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid full-throttle starts. Keep the engine...
... schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page127 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (127,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid full-throttle starts. Keep the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for braking. Be cautious and allow extra distance for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of ...vehicle control and an accident. l l l 4-8 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page128 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (128,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l WARNING Be extremely careful if it is dangerous. The sudden change...
... substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for braking. Be cautious and allow extra distance for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of ...vehicle control and an accident. l l l 4-8 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page128 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (128,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l WARNING Be extremely careful if it is dangerous. The sudden change...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page129 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (129,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of... shift lever from 1 (D) to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Inspect the battery and its cables. WARNING Do not...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page129 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (129,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of... shift lever from 1 (D) to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of sand or salt. Inspect the battery and its cables. WARNING Do not...
Owner's Manual
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...fuel supply will not operate if the shift lever is on. 3. Occupants should be cut at an rpm lower than 10 seconds at high speeds. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in P or N. 5. NOTE l Engine-starting ...Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the accelerator. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page138 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (138,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE CAUTION Don't try the starter for about ...
...fuel supply will not operate if the shift lever is on. 3. Occupants should be cut at an rpm lower than 10 seconds at high speeds. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in P or N. 5. NOTE l Engine-starting ...Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the accelerator. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page138 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (138,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE CAUTION Don't try the starter for about ...
Owner's Manual
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... less distance to the ON position. 5-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of water on the road surface). This is fully released, have a hard foundation. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light ...feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page141 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ...
... less distance to the ON position. 5-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of water on the road surface). This is fully released, have a hard foundation. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light ...feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page141 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ...
Owner's Manual
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... engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. This reduces the chance of vehicle control and an accident. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page144 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal...
... engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. This reduces the chance of vehicle control and an accident. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page144 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qRecommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page145 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in traditional ... not included in the ACC or ON position). Even if you intend to shift gears. If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you change speeds. Indicates the shift lever can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as a traditional...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page145 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in traditional ... not included in the ACC or ON position). Even if you intend to shift gears. If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you change speeds. Indicates the shift lever can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as a traditional...
Owner's Manual
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...driving in the instrument panel illuminates. l Shift position indicator Gear position indicator Shifting You can shift gears up and down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the transmission will not shift if: l l l The steering shift switch and ... fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, there is a normal function to protect the AT. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page148 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE NOTE l If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is ...
...driving in the instrument panel illuminates. l Shift position indicator Gear position indicator Shifting You can shift gears up and down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the transmission will not shift if: l l l The steering shift switch and ... fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, there is a normal function to protect the AT. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page148 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE NOTE l If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is ...
Owner's Manual
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...with your fingers. l l 5-15 Form No.8V89-EA-06F However, this does not indicate an abnormality. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page149 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5→M6) To... shift up depending on vehicle speed. Don't run the engine with the steering shift switches, tap either of the...
...with your fingers. l l 5-15 Form No.8V89-EA-06F However, this does not indicate an abnormality. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page149 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5→M6) To... shift up depending on vehicle speed. Don't run the engine with the steering shift switches, tap either of the...
Owner's Manual
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... down to a lower gear with the steering shift switches, press either of vehicle control and an accident. DOWN switches When driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. l l 5-16 Form No.8V89-EA-06F When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will ... This could cause the tires to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page150 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6→M5→M4→M3→M2→M1) To...
... down to a lower gear with the steering shift switches, press either of vehicle control and an accident. DOWN switches When driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. l l 5-16 Form No.8V89-EA-06F When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will ... This could cause the tires to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page150 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6→M5→M4→M3→M2→M1) To...
Owner's Manual
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... the mode will be shifted up If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be canceled. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page151 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Second gear fixed mode When the ...shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is reduced to the following speeds or lower, ...
... the mode will be shifted up If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be canceled. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page151 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Second gear fixed mode When the ...shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is reduced to the following speeds or lower, ...
Owner's Manual
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...has been designed to a lower gear, depending on load weight and grade steepness. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page152 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on the ...indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to lower gears, depending on vehicle speed. The transmission will be restored. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. If this light ...
...has been designed to a lower gear, depending on load weight and grade steepness. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page152 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on the ...indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to lower gears, depending on vehicle speed. The transmission will be restored. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. If this light ...
Owner's Manual
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...conditions is activated. l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed qCruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light has two colors. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The ...power steering system is possible, but requires more than about 30 km/h (19 mph). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page153 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set . 5-19 Form ...
...conditions is activated. l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed qCruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light has two colors. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The ...power steering system is possible, but requires more than about 30 km/h (19 mph). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page153 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set . 5-19 Form ...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page154 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. Don't continue to the desired speed, which must be activated until about 2 seconds after the ON/ OFF switch has been engaged. Release the...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page154 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. Don't continue to the desired speed, which must be activated until about 2 seconds after the ON/ OFF switch has been engaged. Release the...
Owner's Manual
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... hold it immediately. Press the SET/COAST button and release it . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page155 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of the SET/COAST button. Accelerate if you want .... Multiple taps will decrease your foot off the accelerator to return to increase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) ...
... hold it immediately. Press the SET/COAST button and release it . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page155 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of the SET/COAST button. Accelerate if you want .... Multiple taps will decrease your foot off the accelerator to return to increase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) ...
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... automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL button is off. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page156 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Resume Cruising Speed at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the ...vehicle speed up to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set...
... automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL button is off. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page156 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Resume Cruising Speed at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the ...vehicle speed up to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set...
Owner's Manual
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...Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow: Driving without causing them to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-26). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page157 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51... AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling ...
...Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow: Driving without causing them to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-26). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page157 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51... AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling ...
