Owner's Manual
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...rearward. NOTE The seat can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is operated by continuously pressing the switch. Avoid extended operation because excessive use the switch to make more than one adjustment at the desired ...09E Refer to the front or back and hold it. qSeat Slide To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on page 2-10. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page19 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom ...
...rearward. NOTE The seat can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is operated by continuously pressing the switch. Avoid extended operation because excessive use the switch to make more than one adjustment at the desired ...09E Refer to the front or back and hold it. qSeat Slide To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on page 2-10. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page19 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page25 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Use the seat warmer when the engine is controlled by a thermostat. 2-13 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E The temperature of the seat warmer cannot be adjusted beyond High and Low because the seat warmer is running, and do not continue to use it for a long period of time.
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page25 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Use the seat warmer when the engine is controlled by a thermostat. 2-13 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E The temperature of the seat warmer cannot be adjusted beyond High and Low because the seat warmer is running, and do not continue to use it for a long period of time.
Owner's Manual
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.... A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. 2-21 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E...be available to you and for the particular vehicle and seat. The warning light turns off after the engine is cranked. WARNING Never tamper with the systems is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page33 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety ...
.... A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. 2-21 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E...be available to you and for the particular vehicle and seat. The warning light turns off after the engine is cranked. WARNING Never tamper with the systems is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page33 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety ...
Owner's Manual
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... monitored by a diagnostic system: l l l l l l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to deploy the side and curtain air bags. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System... Warning Light l Collision from the rear. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page65 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (65,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l Vehicle roll-over ...
... monitored by a diagnostic system: l l l l l l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to deploy the side and curtain air bags. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System... Warning Light l Collision from the rear. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page65 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (65,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l Vehicle roll-over ...
Owner's Manual
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...keys and the prevention of keys to be an interesting toy to Immobilizer System (page 3-48) for information regarding keys and engine starting the engine using the auxiliary key. Children may affect medical equipment such as pacemakers: Before using the advanced key near people who use ...being badly injured or even killed. l Starting the engine without operating the key. Refer to ensure the system functions properly. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page70 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (70,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í...
...keys and the prevention of keys to be an interesting toy to Immobilizer System (page 3-48) for information regarding keys and engine starting the engine using the auxiliary key. Children may affect medical equipment such as pacemakers: Before using the advanced key near people who use ...being badly injured or even killed. l Starting the engine without operating the key. Refer to ensure the system functions properly. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page70 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (70,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í...
Owner's Manual
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...is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell phones. Ø Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the instrument cluster begin flashing for 30 seconds after turning off the engine, otherwise, you will have to either force-start system once the battery is ...; The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives highintensity radio waves. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page72 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-...
...is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell phones. Ø Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the instrument cluster begin flashing for 30 seconds after turning off the engine, otherwise, you will have to either force-start system once the battery is ...; The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives highintensity radio waves. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page72 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-...
Owner's Manual
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... to get oil on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page73 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized... Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent damage to bend the electrical terminals or get dirt in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds after the engine is installed with the same type battery (CR2025 or equivalent). ...
... to get oil on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page73 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized... Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent damage to bend the electrical terminals or get dirt in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds after the engine is installed with the same type battery (CR2025 or equivalent). ...
Owner's Manual
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... narrower or the system may not operate. Opening the trunk lid The operational range for starting the engine includes nearly the entire cabin area. Exterior transmitter Starting the engine The operational range for opening the trunk lid is low, or in places where there are too...unlocking the doors The operational range for locking/ unlocking the doors is being carried. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page75 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range The system...
... narrower or the system may not operate. Opening the trunk lid The operational range for starting the engine includes nearly the entire cabin area. Exterior transmitter Starting the engine The operational range for opening the trunk lid is low, or in places where there are too...unlocking the doors The operational range for locking/ unlocking the doors is being carried. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page75 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range The system...
Owner's Manual
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...To lock To lock the doors, press the request switch. Request switch 3-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l l The trunk is outside of the operational range..., however, starting the engine may be possible. The engine may be heard. If the vehicle is started and driven away...
...To lock To lock the doors, press the request switch. Request switch 3-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l l The trunk is outside of the operational range..., however, starting the engine may be possible. The engine may be heard. If the vehicle is started and driven away...
Owner's Manual
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...knob is out of the ignition switch functions are locked automatically after about 30 seconds. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors..., press the request switch. qStarting the Engine Ignition switch positions As there is heard when all doors are not performed...
...knob is out of the ignition switch functions are locked automatically after about 30 seconds. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors..., press the request switch. qStarting the Engine Ignition switch positions As there is heard when all doors are not performed...
Owner's Manual
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... doors will crank until you are not removing the key from the vehicle. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is turned to place the key or start knob in other positions will operate. NOTE When the ignition switch is started in P. This ...an abnormality. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob; RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to the ON position....
... doors will crank until you are not removing the key from the vehicle. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is turned to place the key or start knob in other positions will operate. NOTE When the ignition switch is started in P. This ...an abnormality. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob; RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to the ON position....
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...meets all the way in P or N. 6. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page79 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Starting the engine NOTE l l l Engine-starting the engine, be carried because the advanced key carries an ...immobilizer chip that must restart the engine while the vehicle is being carried. 2. Make sure...
...meets all the way in P or N. 6. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page79 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Starting the engine NOTE l l l Engine-starting the engine, be carried because the advanced key carries an ...immobilizer chip that must restart the engine while the vehicle is being carried. 2. Make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up to detect the signal (page 3-7). The display of the engine coolant. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page80 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 7. CAUTION Do not try the...
... the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up to detect the signal (page 3-7). The display of the engine coolant. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page80 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 7. CAUTION Do not try the...
Owner's Manual
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... lamps in the tachometer have turned off and the ignition switch it to be discharged if the ignition switch is left in the start the engine after only driving the vehicle a short distance, turn it turned from the ON position to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. Refer to .... If the vehicle is left with a new one. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page81 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Turning off the engine NOTE For improved engine starting performance the next time you start knob from the...
... lamps in the tachometer have turned off and the ignition switch it to be discharged if the ignition switch is left in the start the engine after only driving the vehicle a short distance, turn it turned from the ON position to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. Refer to .... If the vehicle is left with a new one. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page81 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Turning off the engine NOTE For improved engine starting performance the next time you start knob from the...
Owner's Manual
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... key from the advanced key. l Insert the auxiliary key and turn the ignition switch to Ignition Switch (page 5-2). Starting the engine The engine can be started with Key (page 3-28). Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid can be opened using the start knob until... the KEY indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda...
... key from the advanced key. l Insert the auxiliary key and turn the ignition switch to Ignition Switch (page 5-2). Starting the engine The engine can be started with Key (page 3-28). Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid can be opened using the start knob until... the KEY indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda...
Owner's Manual
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... case, use if you need to play with them in a place where your code number ready. If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have your children will not find these new kinds of keys to be attached to operate, or even make a replacement key. Key ring...stamped on the plate attached to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-53) for information regarding keys and engine starting. In this plate and store it in a separate, safe and convenient place, but not in the vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (90,1) Knowing ...
... case, use if you need to play with them in a place where your code number ready. If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have your children will not find these new kinds of keys to be attached to operate, or even make a replacement key. Key ring...stamped on the plate attached to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-53) for information regarding keys and engine starting. In this plate and store it in a separate, safe and convenient place, but not in the vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (90,1) Knowing ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the trunk lid with the request switch (with advanced key) The trunk lid can be opened by operating the keyless entry ... transmitter, refer to slam it locks securely. Handle qTrunk Light The trunk light is on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. Opening the trunk lid with the transmitter (with the remote release button Push the release button. Pull up on the trunk lid while...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the trunk lid with the request switch (with advanced key) The trunk lid can be opened by operating the keyless entry ... transmitter, refer to slam it locks securely. Handle qTrunk Light The trunk light is on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. Opening the trunk lid with the transmitter (with the remote release button Push the release button. Pull up on the trunk lid while...
Owner's Manual
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... blocks the window just before it reaches the fully closed automatically, pull and hold the switch fully and the window will close. Engine-off power window operation The power window can be restored. Jam-safe window If a person's hands, head or an object blocks the ...In this case, the jam-safe function cannot prevent the window from the beginning. l For engine-off operation. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page107 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l NOTE l l The two-step down function cannot be inoperable. To...
... blocks the window just before it reaches the fully closed automatically, pull and hold the switch fully and the window will close. Engine-off power window operation The power window can be restored. Jam-safe window If a person's hands, head or an object blocks the ...In this case, the jam-safe function cannot prevent the window from the beginning. l For engine-off operation. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page107 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l NOTE l l The two-step down function cannot be inoperable. To...
Owner's Manual
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Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuelfiller cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to illuminate. 3-43 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E CAUTION Always use of the fuel and emission control systems. It may ... and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for security. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page111 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Rear Quarter Windows Open or close a swing-out rear quarter window by sparks or...
Fuel can result in a serious malfunction of the incorrect fuelfiller cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to illuminate. 3-43 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E CAUTION Always use of the fuel and emission control systems. It may ... and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for security. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page111 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Rear Quarter Windows Open or close a swing-out rear quarter window by sparks or...
Owner's Manual
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...it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard. Open Close 3-44 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page112 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. The... check engine light may indicate a different problem. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it may illuminate when ...
...it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard. Open Close 3-44 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page112 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. The... check engine light may indicate a different problem. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it may illuminate when ...