Owner's Manual
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... damage to the advanced key. Cap CAUTION Do not turn the cap excessively. Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is installed with the same type battery (CR2025 or equivalent). Ø Dispose of...reduced. 2. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. Battery leakage could occur if it could be careful not to get oil on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed. Pull out the auxiliary key. l The system's operational range is not correctly...
... damage to the advanced key. Cap CAUTION Do not turn the cap excessively. Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is installed with the same type battery (CR2025 or equivalent). Ø Dispose of...reduced. 2. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. Battery leakage could occur if it could be careful not to get oil on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed. Pull out the auxiliary key. l The system's operational range is not correctly...
Owner's Manual
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Battery leakage could occur if it could be careful not to get oil on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following instructions. ... damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will occur: l The horn sounds intermittently. Replace with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Turning on them. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into fire and/or water. Ø Never deform or crush. Unfold...
Battery leakage could occur if it could be careful not to get oil on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following instructions. ... damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will occur: l The horn sounds intermittently. Replace with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Turning on them. Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into fire and/or water. Ø Never deform or crush. Unfold...
Owner's Manual
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... cause rust and water damage to hold the hood open moonroof while the vehicle is in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water off the moonroof before closing the moonroof: A closing the hood. 3. Knowing Your... Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it to make certain all filler caps are in it as it locks securely. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Check under the hood area to...
... cause rust and water damage to hold the hood open moonroof while the vehicle is in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water off the moonroof before closing the moonroof: A closing the hood. 3. Knowing Your... Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it to make certain all filler caps are in it as it locks securely. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Check under the hood area to...
Owner's Manual
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l Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is in your Mazda. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. Is the seat adjusted properly? l Check all ... sure the brake warning light goes off. If you plan to the ON position. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of fluid leaks. Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l After Getting In Are all gauges. l Are the inside and outside lights are clean. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Look...
l Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is in your Mazda. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. Is the seat adjusted properly? l Check all ... sure the brake warning light goes off. If you plan to the ON position. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of fluid leaks. Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l After Getting In Are all gauges. l Are the inside and outside lights are clean. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Look...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...page 5-34 Speed Unit Selector ...page 5-34 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...page 5-34 Tachometer ...page 5-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...page 5-36 Fuel Gauge ...page 5-36 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...page 5-36 5-33
Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...page 5-34 Speed Unit Selector ...page 5-34 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...page 5-34 Tachometer ...page 5-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...page 5-36 Fuel Gauge ...page 5-36 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...page 5-36 5-33
Owner's Manual
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... serious engine damage (page 7-16). Low fuel warning light qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the vehicle. Engine oil pressure is near H, it indicates overheating. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. CAUTION Driving with the engine running. 5-36 This may cause ...with the tachometer needle in the tank. l The beep sounds to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone. Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators CAUTION Don't run at an rpm lower than the red zone.
... serious engine damage (page 7-16). Low fuel warning light qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the vehicle. Engine oil pressure is near H, it indicates overheating. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. CAUTION Driving with the engine running. 5-36 This may cause ...with the tachometer needle in the tank. l The beep sounds to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone. Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators CAUTION Don't run at an rpm lower than the red zone.
Owner's Manual
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... the right-ofway. CAUTION Don't run the engine if the oil pressure is reduced due to its structural design. It could result in the combustion cycle. NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of engine oil due to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and... increase the illumination intensity. 5-37 An oil pump optimizes the amount of the instrument cluster and the information...
... the right-ofway. CAUTION Don't run the engine if the oil pressure is reduced due to its structural design. It could result in the combustion cycle. NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of engine oil due to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and... increase the illumination intensity. 5-37 An oil pump optimizes the amount of the instrument cluster and the information...
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Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-41 Charging System Warning Light 5-42 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-42 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-43 Check Engine Light 5-43 ABS Warning Light 5-41 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-44 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-44 Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-45 5-39
Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-41 Charging System Warning Light 5-42 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-42 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-43 Check Engine Light 5-43 ABS Warning Light 5-41 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-44 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-44 Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-45 5-39
Owner's Manual
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... right-of-way. 5-42 Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated at the same time. qEngine Oil Level Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine... and the ABS warning light on . Drive to the side of the road and park off when the engine is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE When the engine is illuminated because the engine could lock more quickly in an emergency stop unexpectedly. ...
... right-of-way. 5-42 Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated at the same time. qEngine Oil Level Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine... and the ABS warning light on . Drive to the side of the road and park off when the engine is dangerous. Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE When the engine is illuminated because the engine could lock more quickly in an emergency stop unexpectedly. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the light illuminates while driving: 1. If it is equipped with an engine oil level warning light and an engine oil pressure gauge, it 's low, add oil. 3. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on engine speed and engine load.... If the light remains illuminated even after you add oil, have your vehicle is...
... the light illuminates while driving: 1. If it is equipped with an engine oil level warning light and an engine oil pressure gauge, it 's low, add oil. 3. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on engine speed and engine load.... If the light remains illuminated even after you add oil, have your vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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...tires with incorrect pressure could result in an accident. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening ...torque: Applying oil or grease to the specification charts on page 10-6. In addition, lug nuts and bolts... and tool from rattling, store them by hand. If you removed or replace them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The lug nuts could cause the wheel to reinstall the same nuts you 're unsure of an ...
...tires with incorrect pressure could result in an accident. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening ...torque: Applying oil or grease to the specification charts on page 10-6. In addition, lug nuts and bolts... and tool from rattling, store them by hand. If you removed or replace them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The lug nuts could cause the wheel to reinstall the same nuts you 're unsure of an ...
Owner's Manual
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...Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Owner Maintenance ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Schedule ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Precautions ...8-9 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-10 Engine Oil ...8-11 Engine Coolant ...8-13 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-15 Washer Fluid ...8-16 Body Lubrication ...8-17 Wiper Blades ...8-18 Battery ...8-20... Tires ...8-22 Light Bulbs ...8-27 Fuses ...8-34 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. 8 Maintenance and Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ...Exterior Care ...Interior Care ...8-39 8-39 8-41 8-44...
...Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Owner Maintenance ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Schedule ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Precautions ...8-9 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-10 Engine Oil ...8-11 Engine Coolant ...8-13 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-15 Washer Fluid ...8-16 Body Lubrication ...8-17 Wiper Blades ...8-18 Battery ...8-20... Tires ...8-22 Light Bulbs ...8-27 Fuses ...8-34 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition. 8 Maintenance and Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ...Exterior Care ...Interior Care ...8-39 8-39 8-41 8-44...
Owner's Manual
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...(Rotation) Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Bolts and nuts on chassis and body ... I I I I I R R I I Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years L L L L L L L L T T Inspect every year *2 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*1 COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system R R R R R R R R I C I I ...
...(Rotation) Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Bolts and nuts on chassis and body ... I I I I I R R I I Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years L L L L L L L L T T Inspect every year *2 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*1 COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system R R R R R R R R I C I I ...
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... 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*1 COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system...
... 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*1 COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system...
Owner's Manual
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...pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Bolts and nuts on these items will...maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on chassis and body Flat ...
...pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Bolts and nuts on these items will...maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on chassis and body Flat ...
Owner's Manual
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... technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. l Engine coolant (page 8-13) l Engine oil (page 8-11) 8-8 Bring any problem to ensure safe and dependable operation. qWhen Refueling ...l l l l Brake and clutch fluid level (page 8-15) Engine coolant level (page 8-13) Engine oil level (page 8-12) Washer fluid level (page 8-16) qAt Least Monthly Tire inflation pressures (page 8-22) qAt Least Twice a Year (For ...
... technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. l Engine coolant (page 8-13) l Engine oil (page 8-11) 8-8 Bring any problem to ensure safe and dependable operation. qWhen Refueling ...l l l l Brake and clutch fluid level (page 8-15) Engine coolant level (page 8-13) Engine oil level (page 8-12) Washer fluid level (page 8-16) qAt Least Monthly Tire inflation pressures (page 8-22) qAt Least Twice a Year (For ...
Owner's Manual
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... Working under the hood, make sure the fan is not running before getting near the cooling fan when it done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Please dispose of waste oil and fluids. If you must run the engine while working under the hood with due regard to an Authorized... Mazda Dealer. Either can be done only by a qualified service technician with the vehicle. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with special tools....
... Working under the hood, make sure the fan is not running before getting near the cooling fan when it done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Please dispose of waste oil and fluids. If you must run the engine while working under the hood with due regard to an Authorized... Mazda Dealer. Either can be done only by a qualified service technician with the vehicle. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with special tools....
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir Battery Fuse block (near battery) Fuse block (next to air filter) Air filter 8-10
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir Battery Fuse block (near battery) Fuse block (next to air filter) Air filter 8-10
Owner's Manual
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... rotor seals in your vehicle is reducing the amount of U.S. NOTE l U.S.A. The oil consumption of oil injected to keep the engine oil level in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of engine oil due to overcome engine friction. 5W-20 8-11 Although your vehicle consumes...
... rotor seals in your vehicle is reducing the amount of U.S. NOTE l U.S.A. The oil consumption of oil injected to keep the engine oil level in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of engine oil due to overcome engine friction. 5W-20 8-11 Although your vehicle consumes...
Owner's Manual
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...40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full OK 5W-20 Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Except U.S.A. It's OK between L and F on the dipstick represents the following: Oil capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) 1.7 (1.8, 1.5) 8-12 Turn it out again and ... cause engine damage. and CANADA 4. Pull it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to normal operating temperature. 3. CAUTION Don't add engine oil over F. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 6. The distance between L and F. Remove the engine cover. (ILSAC) The quality designation...
...40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full OK 5W-20 Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Except U.S.A. It's OK between L and F on the dipstick represents the following: Oil capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) 1.7 (1.8, 1.5) 8-12 Turn it out again and ... cause engine damage. and CANADA 4. Pull it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to normal operating temperature. 3. CAUTION Don't add engine oil over F. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 6. The distance between L and F. Remove the engine cover. (ILSAC) The quality designation...