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.... 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. 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...
.... 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. 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...
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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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...may not work in the critical moment of a crash. The warning light turns off after the engine is cranked. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning ...is turned to the ON position or after a specified period of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing ... death. 2-21 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E 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 ...
...may not work in the critical moment of a crash. The warning light turns off after the engine is cranked. If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning ...is turned to the ON position or after a specified period of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing ... death. 2-21 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... will not normally inflate in the following components of time. 2-53 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E The warning light turns off after the engine is being driven. The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to deploy the side... and curtain air bags. 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...
... will not normally inflate in the following components of time. 2-53 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E The warning light turns off after the engine is being driven. The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to deploy the side... and curtain air bags. 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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... opening the trunk lid, or starting . (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-48) for information regarding keys and engine starting the engine using the transmitter of vehicle and vehicle contents theft. 3-2 í Some models. Turning on the alarm. l l l WARNING Do not...Opening the trunk lid. l The following operations while the advanced key is dangerous. 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 The advanced keyless functions (...
... opening the trunk lid, or starting . (With theft-deterrent system) Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-48) for information regarding keys and engine starting the engine using the transmitter of vehicle and vehicle contents theft. 3-2 í Some models. Turning on the alarm. l l l WARNING Do not...Opening the trunk lid. l The following operations while the advanced key is dangerous. 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 The advanced keyless functions (...
Owner's Manual
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... green KEY indicator light in the instrument cluster begin flashing for 30 seconds after turning off the engine, otherwise, you will not be able to start the engine using the advanced keyless start the engine or use the auxiliary key Refer to KEY warning light (red) on page 5-51. l ... Key Battery Dead Warning on places such as wireless pay devices installed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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-...
... green KEY indicator light in the instrument cluster begin flashing for 30 seconds after turning off the engine, otherwise, you will not be able to start the engine using the advanced keyless start the engine or use the auxiliary key Refer to KEY warning light (red) on page 5-51. l ... Key Battery Dead Warning on places such as wireless pay devices installed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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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...replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. Replacing the advanced key battery 1. 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...216; Never deform or crush. The cap may be careful not to get dirt in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds after the engine is recommended to prevent damage to the advanced key. Pull out the auxiliary key. CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is reduced. ...
...replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. Replacing the advanced key battery 1. 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...216; Never deform or crush. The cap may be careful not to get dirt in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds after the engine is recommended to prevent damage to the advanced key. Pull out the auxiliary key. CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is reduced. ...
Owner's Manual
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... No.8AT5-EA-09E Opening the trunk lid The operational range for starting the engine includes nearly the entire cabin area. 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...
... No.8AT5-EA-09E Opening the trunk lid The operational range for starting the engine includes nearly the entire cabin area. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...The hazard warning lights do not flash unless the theft deterrent system has been properly turned off . 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 out of the operational ...range, however, starting the engine may be possible even if the advanced key is outside of the vehicle and extremely...
...The hazard warning lights do not flash unless the theft deterrent system has been properly turned off . 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 out of the operational ...range, however, starting the engine may be possible even if the advanced key is outside of the vehicle and extremely...
Owner's Manual
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... are locked automatically after about 30 seconds. A door is opened using the request switch. 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 advanced key is open. l l l NOTE If the advanced key is no a traditional key, some of the operational range. qStarting the Engine Ignition switch positions As there is left in the operational range, all doors are completely closed and locked before the doors are closed , the ...
... are locked automatically after about 30 seconds. A door is opened using the request switch. 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 advanced key is open. l l l NOTE If the advanced key is no a traditional key, some of the operational range. qStarting the Engine Ignition switch positions As there is left in the operational range, all doors are completely closed and locked before the doors are closed , the ...
Owner's Manual
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... position, the sound of the vehicle security systems and run the battery down. Unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident. START The engine is dangerous. Leaving the driver's seat without putting the ignition switch in LOCK position, setting the parking brake and shifting the shift ... When the ignition switch is started in 1 or R with a manual transmission is started . 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...
... position, the sound of the vehicle security systems and run the battery down. Unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident. START The engine is dangerous. Leaving the driver's seat without putting the ignition switch in LOCK position, setting the parking brake and shifting the shift ... When the ignition switch is started in 1 or R with a manual transmission is started . 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...
Owner's Manual
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... is being carried. 2. If you must communicate with the engine controls at short range. 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...
... is being carried. 2. If you must communicate with the engine controls at short range. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...light (red) means you may have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19). 3-12 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in several days, let the engine warm up to start knob in areas where it should be cut ... lower than 10 seconds at a time. The display of operational range. Whether the engine is placed in . 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. Turn the ignition switch from another manufacturer similar...
...light (red) means you may have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19). 3-12 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in several days, let the engine warm up to start knob in areas where it should be cut ... lower than 10 seconds at a time. The display of operational range. Whether the engine is placed in . 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. Turn the ignition switch from another manufacturer similar...
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...1. If the vehicle is left in the ACC position. 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 ACC... position and turn off the engine after 1 or more of the advanced key is turned...
...1. If the vehicle is left in the ACC position. 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 ACC... position and turn off the engine after 1 or more of the advanced key is turned...
Owner's Manual
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...Key (page 3-28). l While carrying another advanced key, push in the start knob. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the .... Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Ignition Switch (page 5-2). Starting the engine The engine can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking, Unlocking with the auxiliary key, refer to Glove Box (page 6-84)....
...Key (page 3-28). l While carrying another advanced key, push in the start knob. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the .... Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Ignition Switch (page 5-2). Starting the engine The engine can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking, Unlocking with the auxiliary key, refer to Glove Box (page 6-84)....
Owner's Manual
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... to the retractable type key. Key ring The keys operate all locks. Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-53) for information regarding keys and engine starting. Children may find or play with the transmitter which has the key code number plate attached. NOTE l l Write down the code number and... the key set; Retractable type key Key code number plate 3-22 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys (without Advanced Key) WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle ...
... to the retractable type key. Key ring The keys operate all locks. Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-53) for information regarding keys and engine starting. Children may find or play with the transmitter which has the key code number plate attached. NOTE l l Write down the code number and... the key set; Retractable type key Key code number plate 3-22 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys (without Advanced Key) WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...careful not to slam it 's closed. Handle qTrunk Light The trunk light is on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the trunk open and off when it . Closing the trunk lid ... by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Operations Using Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7). 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 ...
...careful not to slam it 's closed. Handle qTrunk Light The trunk light is on when the lid is open for a long period when the engine is secured. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the trunk open and off when it . Closing the trunk lid ... by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Operations Using Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7). 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... window just before it will be operated for canceling the function on driving conditions, a closing operation, the window will close. Engine-off operation. The two-step down function cannot be inoperable. To redo the procedure, first turn the ignition switch to the ACC...unable to restore the function despite carrying out the cancellation procedure, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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 is inoperable...
... window just before it will be operated for canceling the function on driving conditions, a closing operation, the window will close. Engine-off operation. The two-step down function cannot be inoperable. To redo the procedure, first turn the ignition switch to the ACC...unable to restore the function despite carrying out the cancellation procedure, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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 is inoperable...
Owner's Manual
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...-09E 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 an accident. The wrong cap can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. It could result in serious burns or ...death in the instrument cluster to keep the rear quarter windows closed . Before refueling, stop . 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...
...-09E 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 an accident. The wrong cap can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. It could result in serious burns or ...death in the instrument cluster to keep the rear quarter windows closed . Before refueling, stop . 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...
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.... If the light remains on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. Open Close 3-44 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E qFuel-Filler Cap To ...remove 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.
.... If the light remains on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. Open Close 3-44 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E qFuel-Filler Cap To ...remove 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.