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... maintenance or service is necessary, that all models, equipment and options. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a... layer. Because improvement is equipped with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that this vehicle such as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of printing. Event Data Recorder This vehicle is a constant goal at the time of your vehicle best. Please be aware that has been...
... maintenance or service is necessary, that all models, equipment and options. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a... layer. Because improvement is equipped with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that this vehicle such as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of printing. Event Data Recorder This vehicle is a constant goal at the time of your vehicle best. Please be aware that has been...
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NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Illustrations complement the words of your Mazda. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your manual... to the manual for a detailed explanation. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in 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 this manual contains...
NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Illustrations complement the words of your Mazda. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your manual... to the manual for a detailed explanation. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in 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 this manual contains...
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...Mazda Important information about your Mazda. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use...Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your Mazda in an emergency. Interior Comfort Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and ...
...Mazda Important information about your Mazda. Specifications Technical information about driving your Mazda. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use...Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on what to keep your Mazda in an emergency. Interior Comfort Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and ...
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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 Light/Beep ...Child Restraint ...Child Restraint ...
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 Light/Beep ...Child Restraint ...Child Restraint ...
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To exit the rear seating area, fold the front seatback forward using the following procedure and open the front door first. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the ... because the seatback folds down suddenly when operated which could result in an accident or injury. The feature is not equipped 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...
To exit the rear seating area, fold the front seatback forward using the following procedure and open the front door first. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the ... because the seatback folds down suddenly when operated which could result in an accident or injury. The feature is not equipped 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...
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... the desired position. 2-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Refer to Folding the Seat on the outside of electrical power. Ø Do not use can be slid rearward by motors. 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... seat, move the slide lifter switch on page 2-10. 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. Avoid extended operation because excessive...
... the desired position. 2-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Refer to Folding the Seat on the outside of electrical power. Ø Do not use can be slid rearward by motors. 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... seat, move the slide lifter switch on page 2-10. 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. Avoid extended operation because excessive...
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...the seat position programming. (Vehicle must be stopped) 1. The seat moves to the desired position. Programming of the driver's seat positions is possible using the following function: · Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3 and the set button until a beep sound is heard. CAUTION When activating the ... disconnected will result in the seat position memory being erased. Set button Seat position activation While the vehicle is heard. 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...
...the seat position programming. (Vehicle must be stopped) 1. The seat moves to the desired position. Programming of the driver's seat positions is possible using the following function: · Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3 and the set button until a beep sound is heard. CAUTION When activating the ... disconnected will result in the seat position memory being erased. Set button Seat position activation While the vehicle is heard. 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...
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...switch. Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness. To return the seatback to slide the seat rearward and raise the seatback. 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 ... vehicle moves or starts to slide the seat forward and fold the seatback forward. To exit the rear seating area, fold the front seatback forward using the following occurs, the seat position activation function cancels: l A seat adjustment switch other than a lumbar support switch is parked safely to its ...
...switch. Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness. To return the seatback to slide the seat rearward and raise the seatback. 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 ... vehicle moves or starts to slide the seat forward and fold the seatback forward. To exit the rear seating area, fold the front seatback forward using the following occurs, the seat position activation function cancels: l A seat adjustment switch other than a lumbar support switch is parked safely to its ...
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...216; People who are excessively fatigued Ø People who have taken sleepinducing medicine such as sleeping pills or cold medicine Ø Do not use the seat warmer with sharp projections on the seat. When the switch is in the ON position. The seat may be heated excessively and ... anything having high moistureretention ability such as indicated below, and could cause the seat to clean the seat. 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 ...
...216; People who are excessively fatigued Ø People who have taken sleepinducing medicine such as sleeping pills or cold medicine Ø Do not use the seat warmer with sharp projections on the seat. When the switch is in the ON position. The seat may be heated excessively and ... anything having high moistureretention ability such as indicated below, and could cause the seat to clean the seat. 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 ...
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The temperature 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 running, and do not continue to use it for a long period of the seat warmer cannot be adjusted beyond High and Low because the seat warmer is controlled by a thermostat. 2-13 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
The temperature 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 running, and do not continue to use it for a long period of the seat warmer cannot be adjusted beyond High and Low because the seat warmer is controlled by a thermostat. 2-13 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
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... emergency locking mode, and for more force on more than one belt for child-restraint systems and has only an emergency locking mode. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page26 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions...it will lock during an accident before they are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is dangerous. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all occupants are used in use the front passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and make sure all ...
... emergency locking mode, and for more force on more than one belt for child-restraint systems and has only an emergency locking mode. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page26 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions...it will lock during an accident before they are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is dangerous. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all occupants are used in use the front passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible and make sure all ...
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...). 2-15 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Make sure the seat belt is not caught or pinched in the door: Wearing a seat belt that was used in a collision. If the seat belt slider is dangerous. Make sure nothing is placed on the seat belt slide bar is blocked, the seat belt.... CAUTION Belt retraction may also deploy at all, using a front seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter loaded reduces the safety available to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page27 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10...
...). 2-15 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Make sure the seat belt is not caught or pinched in the door: Wearing a seat belt that was used in a collision. If the seat belt slider is dangerous. Make sure nothing is placed on the seat belt slide bar is blocked, the seat belt.... CAUTION Belt retraction may also deploy at all, using a front seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter loaded reduces the safety available to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page27 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10...
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...this fails, pull the belt strongly one time and loosen, then pull it as instructed on the child-restraint system. qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to the child-restraint system and stay locked on child restraint (page ...To return the belt to automatic locking mode by pulling it may be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page28 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and ...
...this fails, pull the belt strongly one time and loosen, then pull it as instructed on the child-restraint system. qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to the child-restraint system and stay locked on child restraint (page ...To return the belt to automatic locking mode by pulling it may be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page28 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and ...
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In addition, using the seat belt in serious, injury or death. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page29 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat WARNING Do not use a front seat belt while seated in a rear seat: Using a front seat belt, which is stored in the rear door, is dangerous as the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity during sudden braking or in a collision, which could result in this manner could damage the rear seat belt buckle. 2-17 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
In addition, using the seat belt in serious, injury or death. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page29 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat WARNING Do not use a front seat belt while seated in a rear seat: Using a front seat belt, which is stored in the rear door, is dangerous as the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity during sudden braking or in a collision, which could result in this manner could damage the rear seat belt buckle. 2-17 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
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... on the pretensioner system: Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of the pretensioner system or how to "Fastening the seat belts" (page 2-18). Additionally... It will activate in a collision will only limit loads on the front passenger seat. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page32 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (32,1) ...of the pretensioner system or a vehicle with nondeactivated pretensioners is designed to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. For more details...
... on the pretensioner system: Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of the pretensioner system or how to "Fastening the seat belts" (page 2-18). Additionally... It will activate in a collision will only limit loads on the front passenger seat. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page32 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (32,1) ...of the pretensioner system or a vehicle with nondeactivated pretensioners is designed to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. For more details...
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...vehicle you and for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page34 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is required to fasten the seat belt properly.... The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you sell your Mazda, do not leave your seat belt extender in use the extender or choose one shorter in length if the distance between the extender's buckle and the center of the ...
...vehicle you and for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page34 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is required to fasten the seat belt properly.... The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you sell your Mazda, do not leave your seat belt extender in use the extender or choose one shorter in length if the distance between the extender's buckle and the center of the ...
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... a part of the child, obey the law and follow the instructions that children be used on the front passenger seat, the system shuts off , Mazda strongly recommends that come with a supplemental restraint system (air bags). and Canada. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page37 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (37,1) Essential...
... a part of the child, obey the law and follow the instructions that children be used on the front passenger seat, the system shuts off , Mazda strongly recommends that come with a supplemental restraint system (air bags). and Canada. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page37 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (37,1) Essential...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page38 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-... the fact that the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. Make sure any child-restraint system is properly secured in use a rear-facing child-restraint system in your arms while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. When not in place according to ...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page38 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-... the fact that the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates. Make sure any child-restraint system is properly secured in use a rear-facing child-restraint system in your arms while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. When not in place according to ...
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Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use seat belts and child restraints. 2-27 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page39 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not install a front-... In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the front passenger seat. Always use the front passenger seat to seat a child, using a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat under the following conditions increases the danger of the front passenger ...
Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use seat belts and child restraints. 2-27 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page39 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not install a front-... In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the front passenger seat. Always use the front passenger seat to seat a child, using a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat under the following conditions increases the danger of the front passenger ...
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...from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used in a closed vehicle during warm weather. Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in a child-restraint system...bag and the additional side air bag that comes out of supplemental protection. NOTE Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for more than one person at a time is seated in the rear seat. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page40 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (40...
...from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used in a closed vehicle during warm weather. Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in a child-restraint system...bag and the additional side air bag that comes out of supplemental protection. NOTE Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for more than one person at a time is seated in the rear seat. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page40 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (40...