Owner's Manual
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Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the battery out. Cap 6. qService If you have a problem with the positive pole ( facing the ( ) mark on the cap. ) Radio equipment like this is lost or stolen advanced key inoperative. CAUTION 4. ...Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Reinsert the auxiliary key. 3-6 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page74 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your...
Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the battery out. Cap 6. qService If you have a problem with the positive pole ( facing the ( ) mark on the cap. ) Radio equipment like this is lost or stolen advanced key inoperative. CAUTION 4. ...Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Reinsert the auxiliary key. 3-6 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page74 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your...
Owner's Manual
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...in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( facing down. ) qService If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Put in the United States. CAUTION Radio equipment like this is heard. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by... and insert the key until a click sound is lost or stolen transmitter inoperative. 6. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page95 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 4. If your transmitter is heard. Press the portion of the battery ...
...in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( facing down. ) qService If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Put in the United States. CAUTION Radio equipment like this is heard. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by... and insert the key until a click sound is lost or stolen transmitter inoperative. 6. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page95 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 4. If your transmitter is heard. Press the portion of the battery ...
Owner's Manual
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... tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it counterclockwise. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. qFuel-Filler Cap To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more clicks ... close the fuel-filler cap, turn it may illuminate when the cap is tightened securely. 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...
... tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it counterclockwise. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. qFuel-Filler Cap To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more clicks ... close the fuel-filler cap, turn it may illuminate when the cap is tightened securely. 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...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page116 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (116,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with the immobilizer system or the advanced key (including auxiliary key), consult an Authorized Mazda...the key. Ø Get the key wet. Ø Expose the key to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with an advanced key the system recognizes. CAUTION Do not allow the following when starting the engine with an unrecognized advanced key, the engine ...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page116 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (116,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with the immobilizer system or the advanced key (including auxiliary key), consult an Authorized Mazda...the key. Ø Get the key wet. Ø Expose the key to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with an advanced key the system recognizes. CAUTION Do not allow the following when starting the engine with an unrecognized advanced key, the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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...come near the key. 3-51 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page119 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system... allows the engine to start only with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Ø Radio equipment like this is governed by the party responsible for compliance could void the ... direct sunlight. Ø Metal parts of your vehicle. If you have a problem with a key the system recognizes.
...come near the key. 3-51 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page119 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system... allows the engine to start only with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Ø Radio equipment like this is governed by the party responsible for compliance could void the ... direct sunlight. Ø Metal parts of your vehicle. If you have a problem with a key the system recognizes.
Owner's Manual
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...and hold the trunk button on the transmitter. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page123 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (123,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qTo Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off by any problem with a Theft-Deterrent System is equipped with... the theftdeterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l (With advanced key) Press a request switch on...
...and hold the trunk button on the transmitter. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page123 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (123,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qTo Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off by any problem with a Theft-Deterrent System is equipped with... the theftdeterrent system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l (With advanced key) Press a request switch on...
Owner's Manual
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...or above (96 RON or above) * U.S. Other cleaning agents and additives may be posted on gasoline station pumps. Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use 91[ (R M)/2 method] (96RON) or higher gasoline for emergency purposes, but this recommendation, or if the gasoline ...87 to 90[ (R M)/2 method] (91 to deterioration of any methanol. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page130 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (130,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors ...
...or above (96 RON or above) * U.S. Other cleaning agents and additives may be posted on gasoline station pumps. Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use 91[ (R M)/2 method] (96RON) or higher gasoline for emergency purposes, but this recommendation, or if the gasoline ...87 to 90[ (R M)/2 method] (91 to deterioration of any methanol. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page130 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (130,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors ...
Owner's Manual
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...Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwards, then press the release button. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page149 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the ... and check the brake fluid level immediately, and then add fluid if required (page 8-16). 2. Even if the light turns off have a brake problem. You may notice that the pedal is applied with sufficient force to the released position. 5-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E While holding the button, lower...
...Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwards, then press the release button. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page149 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the ... and check the brake fluid level immediately, and then add fluid if required (page 8-16). 2. Even if the light turns off have a brake problem. You may notice that the pedal is applied with sufficient force to the released position. 5-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E While holding the button, lower...
Owner's Manual
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... this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible. The problem is jump-started to be replaced. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page151 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the ABS warning light stays on simultaneously....-EA-09E When you 're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to warn that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate. If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines...
... this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible. The problem is jump-started to be replaced. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page151 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the ABS warning light stays on simultaneously....-EA-09E When you 're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to warn that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate. If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines...
Owner's Manual
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...feature, your tires as soon as the malfunction exists. Operation is significantly under-inflated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page172 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ...should be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for a little while before indicating a problem. This sequence ...
...feature, your tires as soon as the malfunction exists. Operation is significantly under-inflated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page172 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ...should be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for a little while before indicating a problem. This sequence ...
Owner's Manual
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Have the problem taken care of the tire and determine if you know why it is a system malfunction...have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station. This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is dangerous ... more serious situation that could worsen and result in an accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page173 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light WARNING If the...
Have the problem taken care of the tire and determine if you know why it is a system malfunction...have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station. This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is dangerous ... more serious situation that could worsen and result in an accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page173 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light WARNING If the...
Owner's Manual
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...it may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page184 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights... the light stays on , or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Drive to have a brake problem. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of -way. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. NOTE Having to the floor. ...
...it may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page184 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights... the light stays on , or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Drive to have a brake problem. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of -way. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. NOTE Having to the floor. ...
Owner's Manual
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...problem is likely to the ON position. When both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda... stop than under normal circumstances. 5-43 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page185 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qABS Warning Light qElectronic Brake Force ...
...problem is likely to the ON position. When both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda... stop than under normal circumstances. 5-43 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page185 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qABS Warning Light qElectronic Brake Force ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page186 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qCharging System Warning Light ...when the engine is flashing. If the engine oil level warning light is low. If there is a problem with the system, the light flashes continuously. 5-44 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Refer to the side of...the road and park off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-13). Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Drive to Engine Oil Level Warning Beep on page 5-56. If it indicates a malfunction of the ...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page186 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qCharging System Warning Light ...when the engine is flashing. If the engine oil level warning light is low. If there is a problem with the system, the light flashes continuously. 5-44 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Refer to the side of...the road and park off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-13). Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Drive to Engine Oil Level Warning Beep on page 5-56. If it indicates a malfunction of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... due to a system malfunction, it may take a few minutes until the indicator starts flashing again after you add engine coolant, have a problem. The check engine light may have your vehicle towed to keep the engine oil level in the range between full and low by checking the...lubricate the rotor seals in extensive engine damage. It is started . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page187 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on engine speed and engine...
... due to a system malfunction, it may take a few minutes until the indicator starts flashing again after you add engine coolant, have a problem. The check engine light may have your vehicle towed to keep the engine oil level in the range between full and low by checking the...lubricate the rotor seals in extensive engine damage. It is started . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page187 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on engine speed and engine...
Owner's Manual
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... fastened when the ignition switch is cranked. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page188 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (188,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l l The emission control system has a problem. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning...malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Refuel as soon as possible. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing...
... fastened when the ignition switch is cranked. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page188 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (188,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l l The emission control system has a problem. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning...malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Refuel as soon as possible. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing...
Owner's Manual
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... If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an electrical problem. This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep ...Warning Light í This warning light indicates that neither the warning light nor the warning beep operate. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page190 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE l l To allow the front passenger seat weight sensor to ...
... If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an electrical problem. This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep ...Warning Light í This warning light indicates that neither the warning light nor the warning beep operate. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page190 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE l l To allow the front passenger seat weight sensor to ...
Owner's Manual
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... dangerous to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. 5-49 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Have the problem taken care of the tire and determine if you know why it is too low in one... or more serious situation that could worsen and result in an accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page191 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (191,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or...
... dangerous to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. 5-49 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Have the problem taken care of the tire and determine if you know why it is too low in one... or more serious situation that could worsen and result in an accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page191 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (191,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or...
Owner's Manual
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... are similar to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than monaural (non-stereo) FM. This problem may provide better reception than clear days. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page230 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (230,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics...
... are similar to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than monaural (non-stereo) FM. This problem may provide better reception than clear days. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page230 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (230,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics...
Owner's Manual
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.... SIRIUS radio mode selection When the satellite button is pressed during ACC ON, it is needed to activate SIRIUS service, and report any problems. To activate you SIRIUS radio tuner, call a SIRIUS customer service specialist at www.sirius.com. Every time the satellite button is changed... *ESN: Electronic Serial Number SIRIUS operation All operations of the satellite radio are parked outside with a clear view of the audio unit. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page248 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (248,1) Interior Comfort Audio System SIRIUS service uses an ID ...
.... SIRIUS radio mode selection When the satellite button is pressed during ACC ON, it is needed to activate SIRIUS service, and report any problems. To activate you SIRIUS radio tuner, call a SIRIUS customer service specialist at www.sirius.com. Every time the satellite button is changed... *ESN: Electronic Serial Number SIRIUS operation All operations of the satellite radio are parked outside with a clear view of the audio unit. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page248 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (248,1) Interior Comfort Audio System SIRIUS service uses an ID ...