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... or restore the seat belt minder. 2-23 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ON position. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ...beep sound period has passed. The driver's seat belt is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more Seat belt ...the beep sound stops. Result The warning light flashes and a beep sound will not be deactivated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page35 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety...
... or restore the seat belt minder. 2-23 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ON position. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ...beep sound period has passed. The driver's seat belt is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more Seat belt ...the beep sound stops. Result The warning light flashes and a beep sound will not be deactivated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page35 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety...
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...warning function to the chart below. Condition Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more Placing heavy items on the front passenger seat may... not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page36 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Driver seated...
...warning function to the chart below. Condition Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more Placing heavy items on the front passenger seat may... not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page36 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Driver seated...
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... close . Vehicle occupants should not ride in the front passenger seat: Placing a child, 12 years or under on the rear seat with great force and speed. Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with seat belts worn properly. 2-39 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E... RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page51 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be ...
... close . Vehicle occupants should not ride in the front passenger seat: Placing a child, 12 years or under on the rear seat with great force and speed. Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with seat belts worn properly. 2-39 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E... RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page51 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be ...
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... the air bag in a way that is moving with air bag inflation and injure the occupants. Furthermore, the bag could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the windshield glass, side door glass, front and... front of the curtain air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Never use seat covers on the front seats. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page52 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Sit in the center of...
... the air bag in a way that is moving with air bag inflation and injure the occupants. Furthermore, the bag could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the windshield glass, side door glass, front and... front of the curtain air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Never use seat covers on the front seats. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page52 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Sit in the center of...
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...the starter and drain the battery. 10. After starting the engine, let it should be cut at an rpm lower than 10 seconds at high speeds. The display of operational range. l The advanced key is cold or warm, it idle for more than the red zone. Turn the ignition ...engine coolant. Refer to start , have to the advanced key is placed in the instrument cluster. 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. If the engine stalls or fails to Tachometer on page 5-37...
...the starter and drain the battery. 10. After starting the engine, let it should be cut at an rpm lower than 10 seconds at high speeds. The display of operational range. l The advanced key is cold or warm, it idle for more than the red zone. Turn the ignition ...engine coolant. Refer to start , have to the advanced key is placed in the instrument cluster. 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. If the engine stalls or fails to Tachometer on page 5-37...
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...full-throttle or high engine rpm (over 7,000 rpm) for a long period of your foot on fuel and repairs. l Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of time. l Use the air conditioner only when necessary. l Do not carry unnecessary weight. l Avoid ...unnecessary hard stops. l Avoid long warm-ups. l Slow down on a tank of the variable red zone lamps in the tachometer have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (134,1) Before Driving Your...
...full-throttle or high engine rpm (over 7,000 rpm) for a long period of your foot on fuel and repairs. l Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for extended periods of time. l Use the air conditioner only when necessary. l Do not carry unnecessary weight. l Avoid ...unnecessary hard stops. l Avoid long warm-ups. l Slow down on a tank of the variable red zone lamps in the tachometer have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (134,1) Before Driving Your...
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...sudden change in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards: l Be cautious and allow extra distance for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on... braking. Continue to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on slippery surfaces is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page135 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (135,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips WARNING Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine...
...sudden change in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards: l Be cautious and allow extra distance for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on... braking. Continue to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on slippery surfaces is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page135 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (135,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips WARNING Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine...
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... If you must rock the vehicle to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous as the retention pins can only keep one floor mat from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is not...is dangerous. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page136 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (136,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are inserted over the pointed end of...
... If you must rock the vehicle to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous as the retention pins can only keep one floor mat from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is not...is dangerous. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page136 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (136,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are inserted over the pointed end of...
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... traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when driving under the following conditions: l Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle l... tires and wheels can be damaged if driven through potholes. 4-12 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page140 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (140,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on...
... traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when driving under the following conditions: l Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle l... tires and wheels can be damaged if driven through potholes. 4-12 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page140 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (140,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on...
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...Engine under Emergency Starting. Should power-assist fail, you can stop will be cut at high speeds. Whether the engine is low, the engine does not run at an rpm lower than usual...accelerator. Refer to the temperature of the engine coolant. NOTE l Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the variable red zone in ... without use . The display of the accelerator. But the distance required to stop by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19). 5-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E To protect the engine, when the engine...
...Engine under Emergency Starting. Should power-assist fail, you can stop will be cut at high speeds. Whether the engine is low, the engine does not run at an rpm lower than usual...accelerator. Refer to the temperature of the engine coolant. NOTE l Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the variable red zone in ... without use . The display of the accelerator. But the distance required to stop by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19). 5-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E To protect the engine, when the engine...
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...inspected immediately. WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for a few seconds when the ignition switch is no ...ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of each wheel. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page150 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Having to add brake fluid is normal when the ABS operates. ...
...inspected immediately. WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for a few seconds when the ignition switch is no ...ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of each wheel. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page150 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Having to add brake fluid is normal when the ABS operates. ...
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... changes according to the temperature of the transmission is conventional, as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The fuel supply will be cut at high speeds. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident...the striped zone. To protect the engine, when the engine coolant temperature is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page152 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc...
... changes according to the temperature of the transmission is conventional, as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The fuel supply will be cut at high speeds. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident...the striped zone. To protect the engine, when the engine coolant temperature is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page152 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc...
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... when shifting gears. NOTE If shifting to loss of 2nd gear, which is dangerous. This could move and cause an accident. Be sure to 6 Vehicle speed 23 km/h (14 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 74 km/h (46 mph) 5-11 Form No.8AT5-EA... vehicle could lead to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page153 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R. Push the shift lever...
... when shifting gears. NOTE If shifting to loss of 2nd gear, which is dangerous. This could move and cause an accident. Be sure to 6 Vehicle speed 23 km/h (14 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 74 km/h (46 mph) 5-11 Form No.8AT5-EA... vehicle could lead to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page153 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R. Push the shift lever...
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... of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to 6 Vehicle speed 23 km/h (14 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 45 km/h (28 mph) 56 km/h (35 mph) 68 km/h (42 mph) Downshifting When you need ...more speed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page154 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving For cruising Gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to overwork. On a steep downgrade, downshifting ...
... of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to 6 Vehicle speed 23 km/h (14 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 45 km/h (28 mph) 56 km/h (35 mph) 68 km/h (42 mph) Downshifting When you need ...more speed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page154 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving For cruising Gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to overwork. On a steep downgrade, downshifting ...
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...rpm lower than the red zone. The display of the variable red zone in the ACC or ON position). If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you can be aware that is not included in order to shorten the warming-up period....if you intend to use the automatic transmission functions as the vehicle speed increases. The fuel supply will be cut at high speeds. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page155 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you ...
...rpm lower than the red zone. The display of the variable red zone in the ACC or ON position). If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you can be aware that is not included in order to shorten the warming-up period....if you intend to use the automatic transmission functions as the vehicle speed increases. The fuel supply will be cut at high speeds. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page155 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you ...
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...and right) are operated simultaneously. Gear position indicator Shift position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will not shift if: The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. Gear position indicator...8594; M5 → M6) To shift up and down . 5-16 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page158 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (158,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator ...
...and right) are operated simultaneously. Gear position indicator Shift position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will not shift if: The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. Gear position indicator...8594; M5 → M6) To shift up and down . 5-16 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page158 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (158,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator ...
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... fully, the transmission will be impacted causing injury. WARNING Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers or thumbs on vehicle speed. 5-17 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Do not run the engine with your hands could be stopped to protect the engine. In manual shift...your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page159 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switches, tap either...
... fully, the transmission will be impacted causing injury. WARNING Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers or thumbs on vehicle speed. 5-17 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Do not run the engine with your hands could be stopped to protect the engine. In manual shift...your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page159 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switches, tap either...
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... pedal is dangerous. M3→M2 M2→M1 5-18 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page160 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (160,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not use engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high... speeds: Shifting down depending on vehicle speed. Between 20 and 33 km/h (13 and 21 mph), depending on how much...
... pedal is dangerous. M3→M2 M2→M1 5-18 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page160 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (160,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not use engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high... speeds: Shifting down depending on vehicle speed. Between 20 and 33 km/h (13 and 21 mph), depending on how much...
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...at the following : Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 M2→M1 Vehicle speed 60 km/h (37 mph) 40 km/h (24 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) 18 km/h (11 mph)...67 km/h (42 mph) Vehicle speed 19 km/h (12 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 78 km/h (49 mph) 5-19 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E 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...
...at the following : Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 M2→M1 Vehicle speed 60 km/h (37 mph) 40 km/h (24 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) 18 km/h (11 mph)...67 km/h (42 mph) Vehicle speed 19 km/h (12 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 47 km/h (29 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 78 km/h (49 mph) 5-19 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E 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...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page162 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The vehicle is canceled (released) depending on the vehicle speed. The transmission will stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. Descending steep grades When descending a ...gear for long periods. 5-20 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Otherwise, the engine will shift to lower gears, depending on vehicle speed. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page162 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The vehicle is canceled (released) depending on the vehicle speed. The transmission will stop To climb a steep grade from overheating. Descending steep grades When descending a ...gear for long periods. 5-20 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Otherwise, the engine will shift to lower gears, depending on vehicle speed. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing...