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...the battery is not correctly replaced. Ø Replace only with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could be careful not to get oil on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. Pull out ... and the operation indicator light on them. Cap CAUTION Do not turn the cap excessively. 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...
...the battery is not correctly replaced. Ø Replace only with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could be careful not to get oil on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. Pull out ... and the operation indicator light on them. Cap CAUTION Do not turn the cap excessively. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Never deform or crush. Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to get oil on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be careful not to remove the key ...battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. 2. Unfold the key (page 3-22). 3. Also be dead. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page94 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on them. Replace with the positive pole ( ) facing...
... Never deform or crush. Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to get oil on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be careful not to remove the key ...battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. 2. Unfold the key (page 3-22). 3. Also be dead. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page94 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on them. Replace with the positive pole ( ) facing...
Owner's Manual
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... your hand into the hood opening and slide the hood latch lever to unlock the hood. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page113 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked is dangerous...8AT5-EA-09E Pad Support rod qClosing the Hood WARNING Do not leave items in the engine compartment: After you have been removed. 2. tools, oil containers, etc.) have finished checking or doing servicing in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to an unexpected accident. 1. Close the hood so...
... your hand into the hood opening and slide the hood latch lever to unlock the hood. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page113 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked is dangerous...8AT5-EA-09E Pad Support rod qClosing the Hood WARNING Do not leave items in the engine compartment: After you have been removed. 2. tools, oil containers, etc.) have finished checking or doing servicing in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to an unexpected accident. 1. Close the hood so...
Owner's Manual
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... of tires. l Is the steering wheel adjusted properly? l l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. Is the seat adjusted properly? l Check...are clean. l Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is in your Mazda. l Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is turned to the ON position. l Is everyone's seat belt fastened? RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate ...
... of tires. l Is the steering wheel adjusted properly? l l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly familiar with your way. Is the seat adjusted properly? l Check...are clean. l Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is in your Mazda. l Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is turned to the ON position. l Is everyone's seat belt fastened? RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page182 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-42 Charging System Warning Light 5-44 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-44 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-45 Check Engine Light 5-45 ABS Warning Light 5-43 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-46 5-40 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page182 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-42 Charging System Warning Light 5-44 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-44 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-45 Check Engine Light 5-45 ABS Warning Light 5-43 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-46 5-40 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
Owner's Manual
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...Don't run the engine if the oil level is a problem with the system, the light flashes continuously. 5-44 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E If there is low. 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 NOTE When the engine oil level is low, the warning beep is also heard while...
...Don't run the engine if the oil level is a problem with the system, the light flashes continuously. 5-44 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E If there is low. 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 NOTE When the engine oil level is low, the warning beep is also heard while...
Owner's Manual
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... Beep Sounds NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on engine speed and engine load. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. Although your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil level warning light, it...
... Beep Sounds NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on engine speed and engine load. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. Although your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil level warning light, it...
Owner's Manual
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... when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone (page 5-37). 5-56 í Some models. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page198 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (198,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Beep Sounds qSeat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt..., a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is low, the engine oil level warning light flashes and the warning beep activates for a specified period of time. Refer to Engine Oil Level Warning Light on page 3-18. If the driver or the front passenger's seat belt ...
... when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone (page 5-37). 5-56 í Some models. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page198 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (198,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Beep Sounds qSeat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt..., a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is low, the engine oil level warning light flashes and the warning beep activates for a specified period of time. Refer to Engine Oil Level Warning Light on page 3-18. If the driver or the front passenger's seat belt ...
Owner's Manual
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...if tightened more than necessary. 4. Use the lug wrench to reinstall the same nuts you 're unsure of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page317 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (317,1) In Case of the same configuration: Because the wheel studs and... lug nuts on your Mazda have metric threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. The wheel could be , have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug...
...if tightened more than necessary. 4. Use the lug wrench to reinstall the same nuts you 're unsure of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page317 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (317,1) In Case of the same configuration: Because the wheel studs and... lug nuts on your Mazda have metric threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. The wheel could be , have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page331 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (331,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ...Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Introduction ...8-2 Introduction ...8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Owner Maintenance ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Schedule ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Precautions ...8-9 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Oil ...8-12 Engine Coolant ...8-14 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-16 Washer Fluid ...8-17 Body Lubrication ...8-18 Wiper Blades ...8-19 Battery ...8-21 Tires ...8-23 Light Bulbs ...8-28 Fuses...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page331 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (331,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ...Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Introduction ...8-2 Introduction ...8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...8-3 Owner Maintenance ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Schedule ...8-8 Owner Maintenance Precautions ...8-9 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Oil ...8-12 Engine Coolant ...8-14 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-16 Washer Fluid ...8-17 Body Lubrication ...8-18 Wiper Blades ...8-19 Battery ...8-21 Tires ...8-23 Light Bulbs ...8-28 Fuses...
Owner's Manual
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...) or 10 years; after that , every 2 years R I I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; 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... Tire (Rotation) Flat tire repair kit*3 Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges L I T I I I...
...) or 10 years; after that , every 2 years R I I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; 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... Tire (Rotation) Flat tire repair kit*3 Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges L I T I I I...
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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 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 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192...
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 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 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ... I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up or replace if necessary. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page337 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (337,1) ...and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Bolts and nuts on these items will not void your emissions warranties...
...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 ... I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up or replace if necessary. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page337 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (337,1) ...and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Bolts and nuts on these items will not void your emissions warranties...
Owner's Manual
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...in this manual. Bring any problem to ensure safe and dependable operation. l Engine coolant (page 8-14) l Engine oil (page 8-12) 8-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page338 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (338,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ...Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to the attention of an Authorized Mazda...
...in this manual. Bring any problem to ensure safe and dependable operation. l Engine coolant (page 8-14) l Engine oil (page 8-12) 8-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page338 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (338,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ...Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to the attention of an Authorized Mazda...
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...engine compartment could continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is not running is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page339 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (339,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner ...waste properly and with special tools. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the engine running is dangerous if not done properly. If you entrust the oil and fluid changes of waste oil and fluids. WARNING Do not perform maintenance work . It becomes...
...engine compartment could continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is not running is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page339 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (339,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner ...waste properly and with special tools. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the engine running is dangerous if not done properly. If you entrust the oil and fluid changes of waste oil and fluids. WARNING Do not perform maintenance work . It becomes...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page341 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (341,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Windshield washer fluid reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir Battery Fuse block (near battery) Fuse block (next to air filter) Air filter 8-11 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page341 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (341,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Windshield washer fluid reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir Battery Fuse block (near battery) Fuse block (next to air filter) Air filter 8-11 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
Owner's Manual
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The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on engine speed and engine load. An oil pump optimizes the amount of oil injected to lubricate the rotor seals in your vehicle is equipped with this type of fuel necessary to overcome ...30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide important information. The oil consumption of the engine oil level. Otherwise engine starting performance could worsen. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at every second fuel filling. Although your vehicle consumes ...
The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine depends on engine speed and engine load. An oil pump optimizes the amount of oil injected to lubricate the rotor seals in your vehicle is equipped with this type of fuel necessary to overcome ...30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide important information. The oil consumption of the engine oil level. Otherwise engine starting performance could worsen. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at every second fuel filling. Although your vehicle consumes ...
Owner's Manual
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... the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 6. Warm up the engine to Full. Turn it fully. -30 -20 -10 0 10...40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full 5W-20 OK Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. If it out again and examine the level. Pull it is between Low and Full on the dipstick... represents the following: Oil capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) 2.0 (2.1, 1.8) 8-13 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page343 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black ...
... the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 6. Warm up the engine to Full. Turn it fully. -30 -20 -10 0 10...40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full 5W-20 OK Low qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. If it out again and examine the level. Pull it is between Low and Full on the dipstick... represents the following: Oil capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) 2.0 (2.1, 1.8) 8-13 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page343 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black ...
Owner's Manual
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... reservoir; Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is unavailable. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page348 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (348,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect fluid level in cold...
... reservoir; Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is unavailable. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page348 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (348,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect fluid level in cold...
Owner's Manual
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...halogen bulbs out of the reach of children: Playing with bare hands, body oil could be caused by the flying glass. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high... all the way to the right, and turn the steering wheel to overheat and explode when lit. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page359 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (359,1) Maintenance and Care...yourself. Make sure the ignition switch is turned off and the headlight switch is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is dangerous. If the glass portion is touched with a halogen bulb is off...
...halogen bulbs out of the reach of children: Playing with bare hands, body oil could be caused by the flying glass. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high... all the way to the right, and turn the steering wheel to overheat and explode when lit. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page359 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (359,1) Maintenance and Care...yourself. Make sure the ignition switch is turned off and the headlight switch is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is dangerous. If the glass portion is touched with a halogen bulb is off...