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... that has been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you may apply for service or vehicle end of your Mazda product. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual...
... that has been found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you may apply for service or vehicle end of your Mazda product. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual...
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... indicates that in this manual means "Do not do that this happen". CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your Mazda. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored. Your owner's manual, when read from your... vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this" or "Do not let ...
... indicates that in this manual means "Do not do that this happen". CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your Mazda. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the caution is ignored. Your owner's manual, when read from your... vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you can do this" or "Do not let ...
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... Technical information about driving your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents ...Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Comfort Use of instruments and controls....
... Technical information about driving your Mazda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents ...Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Comfort Use of instruments and controls....
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page7 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ...1-2 Exterior Overview ...1-4 1-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page7 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ...1-2 Exterior Overview ...1-4 1-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page8 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. *Refer to Navigation System at the separate manual (if equipped). 1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page8 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. *Refer to Navigation System at the separate manual (if equipped). 1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page9 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Power door lock switch ...page 3-29 Outside mirror switch ...page 3-56 Dashboard illumination ...page 5-38 DSC ...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page9 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Power door lock switch ...page 3-29 Outside mirror switch ...page 3-56 Dashboard illumination ...page 5-38 DSC ...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page10 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page10 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-66 Antenna ...page 6-15 Power windows ...page 3-36 Outside mirror ...page 3-56 Tires ...page 8-23 Light bulbs ...page 8-28 Hood ...page 3-45 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-46 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-43 Doors and keys ...page 3-28 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-66 Antenna ...page 6-15 Power windows ...page 3-36 Outside mirror ...page 3-56 Tires ...page 8-23 Light bulbs ...page 8-28 Hood ...page 3-45 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-46 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-43 Doors and keys ...page 3-28 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page13 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of Seat Belt ...Seat Belt ...Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...Seat Belt Extender ...Seat Belt Warning ...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page13 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of Seat Belt ...Seat Belt ...Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...Seat Belt Extender ...Seat Belt Warning ...
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... and result in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page14 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or... securely locked are locked in serious injury. Always have an accident. Make sure the adjustable components of the vehicle and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. Such modifications could move a seat forward or ...
... and result in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page14 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or... securely locked are locked in serious injury. Always have an accident. Make sure the adjustable components of the vehicle and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. Such modifications could move a seat forward or ...
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... other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is dangerous as it can take off weight from seat belts. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page15 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Recaro manufactured bucket seats) í Always sit in the front passenger seat properly...
... other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is dangerous as it can take off weight from seat belts. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page15 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Recaro manufactured bucket seats) í Always sit in the front passenger seat properly...
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.... Up Down Make sure the lever returns to the desired position and release the lever. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page16 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Dial type) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the...
.... Up Down Make sure the lever returns to the desired position and release the lever. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page16 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Dial type) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the...
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...) Pull the lever upward to pinch or injure your hand or fingers. Ø Do not step on the power seat. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page17 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qFolding the Seat (Passenger's seat only) CAUTION Ø When operating the seatback, support...
...) Pull the lever upward to pinch or injure your hand or fingers. Ø Do not step on the power seat. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page17 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qFolding the Seat (Passenger's seat only) CAUTION Ø When operating the seatback, support...
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The front passenger seat is any bolts is locks in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is manually operated. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. WARNING Do not modify or ...with damaged front seats: Driving with damaged front seats is secured by attempting to fold the seatback forward. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page18 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Recaro manufactured bucket seats) í Pull the lever upward ...
The front passenger seat is any bolts is locks in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is manually operated. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. WARNING Do not modify or ...with damaged front seats: Driving with damaged front seats is secured by attempting to fold the seatback forward. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page18 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Recaro manufactured bucket seats) í Pull the lever upward ...
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... addition, the seatback also lowers rearward. 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 power adjustment is stopped. NOTE The seat can...
... addition, the seatback also lowers rearward. 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 power adjustment is stopped. NOTE The seat can...
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... feet on the floor. Release the switch at the desired position. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page20 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of...
... feet on the floor. Release the switch at the desired position. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page20 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of...
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... pages: Seat Slide (page 2-7) Seat Recline (page 2-8) Height Adjustment (page 2-8) 2. Other buttons can be programmed using the same procedure. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page21 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Programmed seat positions can be activated using the following function: · Programming buttons 1, 2, or...
... pages: Seat Slide (page 2-7) Seat Recline (page 2-8) Height Adjustment (page 2-8) 2. Other buttons can be programmed using the same procedure. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page21 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Programmed seat positions can be activated using the following function: · Programming buttons 1, 2, or...
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... to slide the seat rearward and raise the seatback. To return the seatback to the desired position, then release it. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page22 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE If any of the following procedure and open the front door first...
... to slide the seat rearward and raise the seatback. To return the seatback to the desired position, then release it. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page22 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE If any of the following procedure and open the front door first...
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... luggage and cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous. The rear center console is operated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page23 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE The operation cancels in the seat position memory being erased. l The set...
... luggage and cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous. The rear center console is operated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page23 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE The operation cancels in the seat position memory being erased. l The set...
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... heavy objects with sharp projections on the seat, or insert needles or pins into it. The heat from a minor burn. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page24 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Warmer í The front seats are drunk Ø People who are electrically...
... heavy objects with sharp projections on the seat, or insert needles or pins into it. The heat from a minor burn. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page24 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Warmer í The front seats are drunk Ø People who are electrically...