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... seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) could result in an accident and may cause serious injury. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page60 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When...
... seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) could result in an accident and may cause serious injury. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page60 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (143,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-10 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-... í ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-57 5-57 5-60 5-61 5-61 5-65 5-66 5-67 5-67 5-68 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (143,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-10 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-... í ...Windshield Wipers and Washer ...Headlight Washer í ...Rear Window Defroster ...Horn ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...HomeLink Wireless Control System í ...5-57 5-57 5-60 5-61 5-61 5-65 5-66 5-67 5-67 5-68 í Some models. 5-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page161 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4...8594;M3 M3→M2 M2→M1 Vehicle speed 60 km/h (37 mph) 40 km/h (24 mph...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page161 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4...8594;M3 M3→M2 M2→M1 Vehicle speed 60 km/h (37 mph) 40 km/h (24 mph...
Owner's Manual
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... indicate which will illuminate when the headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í Some models. 5-55 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Steering is turned to normal. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page197 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (197,1) Driving Your...
... indicate which will illuminate when the headlight autoleveling system has a malfunction. If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í Some models. 5-55 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Steering is turned to normal. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page197 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (197,1) Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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...manually return the lever to the ON position. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page202 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (202,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For that reason, the daytime running ...lights automatically turn qDaytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be burned out. 5-60 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E...
...manually return the lever to the ON position. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page202 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (202,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For that reason, the daytime running ...lights automatically turn qDaytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be burned out. 5-60 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E...
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...FM characteristics An FM broadcast range is possible to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than FM signals. 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 AM signals...bend around corners, but they do not bend around such things as a broken sound or a distortion. Ionosphere FM wave 100-200 km (60-120 miles) Signals from the source. Therefore, they can also affect FM reception. Because of extra coding needed to receive both the direct ...
...FM characteristics An FM broadcast range is possible to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than FM signals. 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 AM signals...bend around corners, but they do not bend around such things as a broken sound or a distortion. Ionosphere FM wave 100-200 km (60-120 miles) Signals from the source. Therefore, they can also affect FM reception. Because of extra coding needed to receive both the direct ...
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...press (with the navigation system, refer to the audio unit and navigation system are not heard. For voice recognition details with navigation system). 6-60 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E l The navigation system's voice recognition command does not function. Example) Say: [Beep] "Dial" Prompt: "...Number, please" Say: [Beep] "XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. "555-1234") (Telephone number)" Bluetooth Hands-Free Activation Method 1. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page274 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (274,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qFunction Restrictions While Using ...
...press (with the navigation system, refer to the audio unit and navigation system are not heard. For voice recognition details with navigation system). 6-60 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E l The navigation system's voice recognition command does not function. Example) Say: [Beep] "Dial" Prompt: "...Number, please" Say: [Beep] "XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. "555-1234") (Telephone number)" Bluetooth Hands-Free Activation Method 1. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page274 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (274,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qFunction Restrictions While Using ...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page334 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (334,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96... SYSTEM R R R R R R R R I Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years L L L L L L L 8-4 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E after that , every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that , every 2 years R I I I Replace at first 96,000...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page334 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (334,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96... SYSTEM R R R R R R R R I Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years L L L L L L L 8-4 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E after that , every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that , every 2 years R I I I Replace at first 96,000...
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...bottle with the inscription "FL22" on these items will not void your emissions warranties. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page335 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (335,1) ...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.... *3 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance...
...bottle with the inscription "FL22" on these items will not void your emissions warranties. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page335 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (335,1) ...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.... *3 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page336 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (336,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months ... FUEL SYSTEM Air filter Fuel lines and hoses*2 Hoses and tubes for emission*2 IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights I I I I I I R I I I I I I I 48 96 60 ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belts COOLING SYSTEM R R R R I 8-6 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E after that , every 2 years I I I I I I I I I I I I R I I Replace at first 96,000 km...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page336 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (336,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months ... FUEL SYSTEM Air filter Fuel lines and hoses*2 Hoses and tubes for emission*2 IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights I I I I I I R I I I I I I I 48 96 60 ENGINE Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belts COOLING SYSTEM R R R R I 8-6 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E after that , every 2 years I I I I I I I I I I I I R I I Replace at first 96,000 km...
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...vehicles with new one before the expiration date. 8-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page337 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (...L L L L L I I I I I I I I I I Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years I I I I I Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 I I R I I I I R R I T L I CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation ...on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time...
...vehicles with new one before the expiration date. 8-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page337 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (...L L L L L I I I I I I I I I I Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years I I I I I Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 I I R I I I I R R I T L I CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation ...on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time...
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... oil should be higher. (ILSAC) Only use either synthetic or semisynthetic motor oil. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at every second fuel filling. Oil container labels provide important information. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of U.S. An oil with an engine oil level warning light,... it is reducing the amount of oil injected to overcome engine friction. -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-20 8-12 Form No...
... oil should be higher. (ILSAC) Only use either synthetic or semisynthetic motor oil. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at every second fuel filling. Oil container labels provide important information. The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of U.S. An oil with an engine oil level warning light,... it is reducing the amount of oil injected to overcome engine friction. -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-20 8-12 Form No...
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... damage. and CANADA 4. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 6. Pull it fully. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full 5W-20 OK Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. The distance between Low and Full. Remove the service cover. (ILSAC) The quality..., or ILSAC must be on a level surface. 2. Be sure the vehicle is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page343 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (343,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Except U.S.A. Turn it is on the...
... damage. and CANADA 4. Warm up the engine to the oil pan. 6. Pull it fully. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full 5W-20 OK Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. The distance between Low and Full. Remove the service cover. (ILSAC) The quality..., or ILSAC must be on a level surface. 2. Be sure the vehicle is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page343 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (343,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Except U.S.A. Turn it is on the...
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...could damage the cooling system. Ø DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant. The coolant should be protected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It will damage paint. Replace any that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool. Rinse... damage the cooling system. Ø Don't use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant mixture. Water that are swollen or deteriorated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page345 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (345,1)...
...could damage the cooling system. Ø DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant. The coolant should be protected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It will damage paint. Replace any that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool. Rinse... damage the cooling system. Ø Don't use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant mixture. Water that are swollen or deteriorated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page345 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (345,1)...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page356 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (356,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is not equipped with 4 digit. It is lighter and smaller than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). Use the temporary spare tire only until the conventional tire...of its pressure at least monthly to The tire labeling on the road. Inspect the temporary spare tire at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). Regarding the manufacturing week and year is easier to loss of temporary spare (page 8-25). 8-26 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E This tire ...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page356 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (356,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qTemporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is not equipped with 4 digit. It is lighter and smaller than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). Use the temporary spare tire only until the conventional tire...of its pressure at least monthly to The tire labeling on the road. Inspect the temporary spare tire at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). Regarding the manufacturing week and year is easier to loss of temporary spare (page 8-25). 8-26 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E This tire ...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page433 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (433,1) Index C Capacities ...10-5 Carbon Monoxide ...4-4 Catalytic Converter ...4-3 Cell Phones ...9-16 Center ... Starting ...5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-38 Exhaust Gas ...4-4 Exterior Care ...8-44 D Dashboard Illumination ...5-38 Daytime Running Lights ...5-60 Defroster Mirror ...5-66 Rear window ...5-66 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-28 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-12 11-3 Form No.8AT5...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page433 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (433,1) Index C Capacities ...10-5 Carbon Monoxide ...4-4 Catalytic Converter ...4-3 Cell Phones ...9-16 Center ... Starting ...5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-38 Exhaust Gas ...4-4 Exterior Care ...8-44 D Dashboard Illumination ...5-38 Daytime Running Lights ...5-60 Defroster Mirror ...5-66 Rear window ...5-66 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-28 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11 Driving on Uneven Road ...4-12 11-3 Form No.8AT5...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page435 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (435,1) Index I Inside Trunk Release Lever ...3-35 Instrument Cluster ...5-35 Interior Care ... Outside Mirrors ...3-56 Overhead Console ...6-84 Overhead Lights ...6-78 Overheating ...7-17 Overloading ...4-11 K Keyless Entry System ...3-23 Keys ...3-22 L P Label Information ...10-2 Lane-Change Signals ...5-60 Light Bulbs Replacement ...8-28 Specifications ...10-6 Lighter ...6-81 Lighting Control ...5-57 Lubricant Quality ...10-4 Paint Damage ...8-42 Parking Brake ...5-6 Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Power Door...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page435 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (435,1) Index I Inside Trunk Release Lever ...3-35 Instrument Cluster ...5-35 Interior Care ... Outside Mirrors ...3-56 Overhead Console ...6-84 Overhead Lights ...6-78 Overheating ...7-17 Overloading ...4-11 K Keyless Entry System ...3-23 Keys ...3-22 L P Label Information ...10-2 Lane-Change Signals ...5-60 Light Bulbs Replacement ...8-28 Specifications ...10-6 Lighter ...6-81 Lighting Control ...5-57 Lubricant Quality ...10-4 Paint Damage ...8-42 Parking Brake ...5-6 Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Power Door...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page437 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (437,1) Index T Towing Description ...7-24 Emergency towing ...7-24 Recreational towing ...7-27 Trailer ... indicator light ...5-26 Trailer Towing ...4-13 Trip Meter ...5-36 Trunk Lid ...3-33 Inside trunk release lever ...3-35 Trunk Light ...3-34 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...5-60 W Warning Lights ...5-40 ABS ...5-43 Air bag system ...5-46 Automatic transmission ...5-48 Brake system ...5-42 Charging system ...5-44 Check engine ...5-45 Door-ajar ...5-48 Engine...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page437 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (437,1) Index T Towing Description ...7-24 Emergency towing ...7-24 Recreational towing ...7-27 Trailer ... indicator light ...5-26 Trailer Towing ...4-13 Trip Meter ...5-36 Trunk Lid ...3-33 Inside trunk release lever ...3-35 Trunk Light ...3-34 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...5-60 W Warning Lights ...5-40 ABS ...5-43 Air bag system ...5-46 Automatic transmission ...5-48 Brake system ...5-42 Charging system ...5-44 Check engine ...5-45 Door-ajar ...5-48 Engine...