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Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-31 Rear window defroster ...page 5-60 Antenna ...page 6-10 Power windows ...page 3-34 Outside mirror ...page 3-48 Tires ...page 8-22 Light bulbs ...page 8-27 Hood ...page 3-38 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-18 Moonroof ...page 3-40 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-37 Doors and keys ...page 3-27 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5
Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-31 Rear window defroster ...page 5-60 Antenna ...page 6-10 Power windows ...page 3-34 Outside mirror ...page 3-48 Tires ...page 8-22 Light bulbs ...page 8-27 Hood ...page 3-38 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-18 Moonroof ...page 3-40 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-37 Doors and keys ...page 3-27 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5
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...defroster í To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the ignition switch to center on the scene through the rear window. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the ON position and push the rear window defroster... switch (page 5-60). Manual day/night mirror After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in the appropriate direction. Folding the mirror...
...defroster í To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the ignition switch to center on the scene through the rear window. Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to the ON position and push the rear window defroster... switch (page 5-60). Manual day/night mirror After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in the appropriate direction. Folding the mirror...
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...; ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-55 5-55 5-57 5-57 5-58 5-59 5-60 5-60 5-61 5-61 í Some models. 5-1 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
...; ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-55 5-55 5-57 5-57 5-58 5-59 5-60 5-60 5-61 5-61 í Some models. 5-1 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
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Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l When driving at the following : Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 M2→M1 Vehicle speed 60 km/h (37 mph) 40 km/h (24 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) 18 km/h (11 mph) 12 km/h (7 mph) NOTE The gear does...
Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l When driving at the following : Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 M2→M1 Vehicle speed 60 km/h (37 mph) 40 km/h (24 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) 18 km/h (11 mph) 12 km/h (7 mph) NOTE The gear does...
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mark on CAUTION Don't use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to turn off automatically. The indicator light illuminates during operation. Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. To turn on the rear ... on the rear window defroster. If there is not designed for about 15 minutes and turns off the rear window defroster before using the defroster. 5-60
mark on CAUTION Don't use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to turn off automatically. The indicator light illuminates during operation. Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. To turn on the rear ... on the rear window defroster. If there is not designed for about 15 minutes and turns off the rear window defroster before using the defroster. 5-60
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... at the same time. High humidity will cause poor reception. This problem may provide better reception than clear days. Ionosphere FM wave 100-200 km (60-120 miles) Signals from the source. Ionosphere FM wave AM wave Station 1 Station 2 FM characteristics An FM broadcast range is possible to the transmitter. 40...
... at the same time. High humidity will cause poor reception. This problem may provide better reception than clear days. Ionosphere FM wave 100-200 km (60-120 miles) Signals from the source. Ionosphere FM wave AM wave Station 1 Station 2 FM characteristics An FM broadcast range is possible to the transmitter. 40...
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after that , every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; Maintenance and Care ... (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 R R R R R R R R I C C R R Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) I I FL22 type Engine coolant Others...FUEL SYSTEM Fuel filter Fuel lines, hoses and connections*1 COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system R R R R R R R R I C I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that , every 2 years 8-4
after that , every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; Maintenance and Care ... (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 R R R R R R R R I C C R R Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) I I FL22 type Engine coolant Others...FUEL SYSTEM Fuel filter Fuel lines, hoses and connections*1 COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system R R R R R R R R I C I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that , every 2 years 8-4
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... before the expiration date. 8-5 Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" on these items will not void your emissions warranties. 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...), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Maintenance Interval AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Chart...
... before the expiration date. 8-5 Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" on these items will not void your emissions warranties. 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...), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Maintenance Interval AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Chart...
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...I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that , every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2... R R R R R R R R I C C R R Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) I I FL22 type Engine coolant Others Engine coolant level ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights *2 48 96 60 ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belt AIR FILTER Air filter IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs FUEL SYSTEM Fuel filter Fuel lines, hoses and connections...
...I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that , every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2... R R R R R R R R I C C R R Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) I I FL22 type Engine coolant Others Engine coolant level ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights *2 48 96 60 ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belt AIR FILTER Air filter IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs FUEL SYSTEM Fuel filter Fuel lines, hoses and connections...
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...long-term reliability. *2 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with new one before the expiration date. 8-7 However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on chassis and... L L L L L L L I I I I I I I I I I T Inspect every year Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years I I I I I R I I I I R R I L I T Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 I CHASSIS AND BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear...
...long-term reliability. *2 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with new one before the expiration date. 8-7 However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on chassis and... L L L L L L L I I I I I I I I I I T Inspect every year Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years I I I I I R I I I I R R I L I T Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 I CHASSIS AND BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear...
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... protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of the engine oil level. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at every second fuel filling. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil CAUTION Do not use oils ...20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle is equipped with this type of oil makes to fuel economy is best to its structural design. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking ...
... protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of the engine oil level. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at every second fuel filling. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil CAUTION Do not use oils ...20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle is equipped with this type of oil makes to fuel economy is best to its structural design. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking ...
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... a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 6. But if it fully. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full OK 5W-20 Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. It's OK between L and F on the dipstick represents the following: Oil capacity L (US...
... a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 6. But if it fully. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full OK 5W-20 Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. It's OK between L and F on the dipstick represents the following: Oil capacity L (US...
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...to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to F. 8-14 Replace any that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Water that contains minerals will damage paint. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engine has aluminum parts and must... be protected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. These coolants could damage the cooling system. Ø Don't use a solution that are swollen or deteriorated. NOTE Changing the coolant should...
...to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to F. 8-14 Replace any that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Water that contains minerals will damage paint. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engine has aluminum parts and must... be protected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. These coolants could damage the cooling system. Ø Don't use a solution that are swollen or deteriorated. NOTE Changing the coolant should...
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...may be as soon as a solid band across the entire tread. Inspect the temporary spare tire at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). Use the temporary spare tire only until the conventional tire is repaired, which is across the tread. Refer to System Error Activation on ...limited use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire. It is not equipped with 4 digit. qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is recommended that tires generally be used . Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire ...
...may be as soon as a solid band across the entire tread. Inspect the temporary spare tire at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). Use the temporary spare tire only until the conventional tire is repaired, which is across the tread. Refer to System Error Activation on ...limited use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire. It is not equipped with 4 digit. qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is recommended that tires generally be used . Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire ...
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... qt) 3.3 L (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt) 9.8 L (10.4 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt) 1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp qt) 7.9 L (8.4 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt) 1.3 L (1.4 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) 60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels...
... qt) 3.3 L (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt) 9.8 L (10.4 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt) 1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp qt) 7.9 L (8.4 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt) 1.3 L (1.4 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) 60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels...
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... ...8-10 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-16 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-36 Exhaust Gas ...4-4 Exterior Care ...8-41 D Dashboard Illumination ...5-37 Daytime Running Lights ...5-56 Defroster Rear window ...5-60 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-26 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-9 Driving Tips ...4-6 Automatic transmission ...5-18 Break-in period ...4-6 Driving in flooded area ...4-9 Hazardous driving ...4-7 Money-saving...
... ...8-10 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-16 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-36 Exhaust Gas ...4-4 Exterior Care ...8-41 D Dashboard Illumination ...5-37 Daytime Running Lights ...5-56 Defroster Rear window ...5-60 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-26 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-9 Driving Tips ...4-6 Automatic transmission ...5-18 Break-in period ...4-6 Driving in flooded area ...4-9 Hazardous driving ...4-7 Money-saving...
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... Washer ...5-59 Headlights Control ...5-55 Flashing ...5-56 High-low beam ...5-56 Leveling ...5-56 On reminder ...5-55 HomeLink Wireless Control System ...5-61 Hood Release ...3-38 Horn ...5-60 J Jump-Starting ...7-19 K Keyless Entry System ...3-22 Keys ...3-21 I Ignition Keys ...3-21 Switch ...5-2 Illuminated Entry System ...6-43 L Label Information ...10-2 11...
... Washer ...5-59 Headlights Control ...5-55 Flashing ...5-56 High-low beam ...5-56 Leveling ...5-56 On reminder ...5-55 HomeLink Wireless Control System ...5-61 Hood Release ...3-38 Horn ...5-60 J Jump-Starting ...7-19 K Keyless Entry System ...3-22 Keys ...3-21 I Ignition Keys ...3-21 Switch ...5-2 Illuminated Entry System ...6-43 L Label Information ...10-2 11...
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... Meters and Gauges ...5-33 Mirrors Outside mirrors ...3-48 Rearview mirror ...3-49 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Moonroof ...3-39 R Rear Quarter Windows ...3-36 Rear Seat ...2-8 Rear Window Defroster ...5-60 Rearview Mirror ...3-49 Recreational Towing ...7-25 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country ...9-12 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-7 S Safety Defects, Reporting ...9-38 Seat Belt System 3-point type...
... Meters and Gauges ...5-33 Mirrors Outside mirrors ...3-48 Rearview mirror ...3-49 Money-Saving Suggestions ...4-6 Moonroof ...3-39 R Rear Quarter Windows ...3-36 Rear Seat ...2-8 Rear Window Defroster ...5-60 Rearview Mirror ...3-49 Recreational Towing ...7-25 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country ...9-12 Rocking the Vehicle ...4-7 S Safety Defects, Reporting ...9-38 Seat Belt System 3-point type...
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... Selector ...5-34 Speedometer ...5-34 SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ...2-40 Supplemental restraint systems precautions ...2-33 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Steering Wheel ...3-48 Horn ...5-60 Storage Box ...6-51 Storage Compartments ...6-50 Center console ...6-51 Coin box ...6-50 Glove box ...6-50 Overhead console ...6-50 Storage box ...6-51 Sunshade ...3-40 Sunvisors ...6-43...
... Selector ...5-34 Speedometer ...5-34 SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ...2-40 Supplemental restraint systems precautions ...2-33 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Steering Wheel ...3-48 Horn ...5-60 Storage Box ...6-51 Storage Compartments ...6-50 Center console ...6-51 Coin box ...6-50 Glove box ...6-50 Overhead console ...6-50 Storage box ...6-51 Sunshade ...3-40 Sunvisors ...6-43...