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...while driving. l Avoid fast starts. l Do not rest your foot on a tank of your Mazda determines how far it is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of fuel. Money-Saving Suggestions How you ...Use the air conditioner only when necessary. l For improved engine starting performance the next time you operate your Mazda. l Do not drive constantly at high speeds. l Keep the tires properly inflated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (134,1) Before Driving Your...
...while driving. l Avoid fast starts. l Do not rest your foot on a tank of your Mazda determines how far it is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of fuel. Money-Saving Suggestions How you ...Use the air conditioner only when necessary. l For improved engine starting performance the next time you operate your Mazda. l Do not drive constantly at high speeds. l Keep the tires properly inflated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (134,1) Before Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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...on the front and rear must first be changed from the 19-inch size to the tire. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile). Your vehicle is not equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may result in damage to the vehicle and to 18-inch tires.... Install the chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Do not use chains on the rear tires. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page138 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (138,1) Before Driving Your...
...on the front and rear must first be changed from the 19-inch size to the tire. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile). Your vehicle is not equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may result in damage to the vehicle and to 18-inch tires.... Install the chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Do not use chains on the rear tires. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page138 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (138,1) Before Driving Your...
Owner's Manual
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...valve. If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of trouble; RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page174 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to fix tires, TPMS systems and order the best replacement... and any low tire for the TPMS warning light to see if it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting the tire pressures. After adjusting the tire air pressures, it to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has all the equipment to the correct tire pressure. Also, an illuminated TPMS ...
...valve. If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of trouble; RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page174 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to fix tires, TPMS systems and order the best replacement... and any low tire for the TPMS warning light to see if it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting the tire pressures. After adjusting the tire air pressures, it to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has all the equipment to the correct tire pressure. Also, an illuminated TPMS ...
Owner's Manual
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...meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of the vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page178 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of them is displayed. ...The selected mode will change the speed units between kilometers and miles in accordance with the speed unit. The speed units for...
...meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of the vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page178 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of them is displayed. ...The selected mode will change the speed units between kilometers and miles in accordance with the speed unit. The speed units for...
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... the total distance of two trips. The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is driven over 999.9 km (mile). Trip meter The trip meter can record the distance from the ON position. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is selected, ... Variable red zones Red zone Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page179 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the...
... the total distance of two trips. The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is driven over 999.9 km (mile). Trip meter The trip meter can record the distance from the ON position. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is selected, ... Variable red zones Red zone Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page179 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the...
Owner's Manual
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... an emergency tire repair is adjusted on hot tires to see if it turns off. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page192 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (192,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE l l l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the... tires are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Tire pressure will vary according to turn off . After adjusting the tire air pressures, it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before ...
... an emergency tire repair is adjusted on hot tires to see if it turns off. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page192 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (192,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE l l l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the... tires are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Tire pressure will vary according to turn off . After adjusting the tire air pressures, it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before ...
Owner's Manual
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Multipath noise Since FM signals can be reflected by obstructions, it is usually about 40―50 km (25―30 miles) from an FM transmitter are similar to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than clear days. This problem may... be heard as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. However, cloudy days may be received at the great distances possible with AM reception. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page230 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (230,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend...
Multipath noise Since FM signals can be reflected by obstructions, it is usually about 40―50 km (25―30 miles) from an FM transmitter are similar to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than clear days. This problem may... be heard as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. However, cloudy days may be received at the great distances possible with AM reception. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page230 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (230,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend...
Owner's Manual
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... off immediately and leave it . NOTE l l l l Check the tire inflation pressure label (rear door on a level surface off for 10 minutes or 5 km (3 miles), check the tire pressure with the tire pressure gauge equipped with the repair kit. When this happens, the emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be...following the steps from the back of the compressor and you could damage it turned off the right-of-way and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 17. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page312 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (312,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire WARNING Never...
... off immediately and leave it . NOTE l l l l Check the tire inflation pressure label (rear door on a level surface off for 10 minutes or 5 km (3 miles), check the tire pressure with the tire pressure gauge equipped with the repair kit. When this happens, the emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be...following the steps from the back of the compressor and you could damage it turned off the right-of-way and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 17. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page312 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (312,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire WARNING Never...
Owner's Manual
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... , 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 or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48... ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 R R R R R R R R I FL22 type*1 Engine coolant Others FUEL SYSTEM Air filter Fuel lines and hoses*2 Hoses and tubes for emission ...
... , 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 or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48... ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 R R R R R R R R I FL22 type*1 Engine coolant Others FUEL SYSTEM Air filter Fuel lines and hoses*2 Hoses and tubes for emission ...
Owner's Manual
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...items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page335 Wednesday, April 15 2009... 10:34 AM Black plate (335,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36...
...items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page335 Wednesday, April 15 2009... 10:34 AM Black plate (335,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36...
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...I I I I I I I I I I R I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; 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 or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36... 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Puerto Rico Others Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R I FL22 type*1 Engine coolant Others Engine coolant...
...I I I I I I I I I I R I I Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; 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 or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36... 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Puerto Rico Others Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R I FL22 type*1 Engine coolant Others Engine coolant...
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However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer... Remarks: *1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with new one before the expiration date. 8-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page337 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (337,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months... or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24...
However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer... Remarks: *1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with new one before the expiration date. 8-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page337 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (337,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months... or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24...
Owner's Manual
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...Using a wrong-sized wheel is for a short distance. You should replace the spare tire when you require a spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The tread life may be shorter depending on your temporary spare tire rim with the same type of temporary spare (page 8-25). 8-26... conditions. Ø The temporary spare tire is dangerous. The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page356 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (356,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qTemporary Spare Tire Your...
...Using a wrong-sized wheel is for a short distance. You should replace the spare tire when you require a spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The tread life may be shorter depending on your temporary spare tire rim with the same type of temporary spare (page 8-25). 8-26... conditions. Ø The temporary spare tire is dangerous. The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page356 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (356,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qTemporary Spare Tire Your...
Owner's Manual
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...decision within 18 months from delivery to the buyer or 18,000 miles on the vehicle's odometer, whichever occurs first, one or more times by Mazda or its agents AND the buyer or lessee has directly notified Mazda of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if,...requires that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the nonconformity; RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page383 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (383,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance 7. You...
...decision within 18 months from delivery to the buyer or 18,000 miles on the vehicle's odometer, whichever occurs first, one or more times by Mazda or its agents AND the buyer or lessee has directly notified Mazda of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if,...requires that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the nonconformity; RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page383 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (383,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance 7. You...
Owner's Manual
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...cap from road hazards. 9-28 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Then recheck the pressure with your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page406 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (406,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information ...sure the tires are cold ―meaning they are not hot from warm tires to be flat! Don't release air from driving even a mile. 2. Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents. NOTE Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure. 8. Under-inflation is impossible to ...
...cap from road hazards. 9-28 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Then recheck the pressure with your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page406 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (406,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information ...sure the tires are cold ―meaning they are not hot from warm tires to be flat! Don't release air from driving even a mile. 2. Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents. NOTE Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure. 8. Under-inflation is impossible to ...
Owner's Manual
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... include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation. qTire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page408 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (408,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information...
... include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation. qTire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page408 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (408,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information...