Owner's Manual
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... and Care How to do in top condition. 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 in an emergency. Driving Your Mazda Explanation of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning...
... and Care How to do in top condition. 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 in an emergency. Driving Your Mazda Explanation of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning...
Owner's Manual
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Dashboard and Interior Overview ...1-2 Exterior Overview ...1-4 1-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page7 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Dashboard and Interior Overview ...1-2 Exterior Overview ...1-4 1-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page7 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page10 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page10 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-66 Antenna ...page 6-15 Power windows ...page 3-36 Outside mirror ...page 3-56 Tires ...page 8-23 Light bulbs ...page 8-28 Hood ...page 3-45 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-46 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-43 Doors and keys ...page 3-28 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-66 Antenna ...page 6-15 Power windows ...page 3-36 Outside mirror ...page 3-56 Tires ...page 8-23 Light bulbs ...page 8-28 Hood ...page 3-45 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-46 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-43 Doors and keys ...page 3-28 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
Owner's Manual
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...operational range for opening the trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (31 in ) from the center of the trunk lid. Exterior transmitter Starting the engine The operational range for locking/ unlocking the doors is an area of up to the windows, door handles. 3-7 Form ... waves or noise, the operational range may become narrower or the system may not operate. 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 system operates...
...operational range for opening the trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (31 in ) from the center of the trunk lid. Exterior transmitter Starting the engine The operational range for locking/ unlocking the doors is an area of up to the windows, door handles. 3-7 Form ... waves or noise, the operational range may become narrower or the system may not operate. 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 system operates...
Owner's Manual
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... started , or illuminates while driving, turn it to the OFF position, then turn off. 4. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page196 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (196,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is activated. ...the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates. qLights-On Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates when the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are on. If the light does not illuminate after parking in a safe place, and then start the engine again....
... started , or illuminates while driving, turn it to the OFF position, then turn off. 4. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page196 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (196,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is activated. ...the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates. qLights-On Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates when the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are on. If the light does not illuminate after parking in a safe place, and then start the engine again....
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... the ON position, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns on or off the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination (see chart above). 5-57 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other... battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page199 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (199,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control qHeadlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Type B (With AUTO position)...
... the ON position, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns on or off the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination (see chart above). 5-57 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other... battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page199 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (199,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control qHeadlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Type B (With AUTO position)...
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...this is necessary. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E l The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination can be changed by adjusting the sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be delayed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Xenon fusion headlight bulbs í The low-beam bulbs of ...not operate correctly. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page200 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (200,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard ...
...this is necessary. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E l The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination can be changed by adjusting the sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be delayed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Xenon fusion headlight bulbs í The low-beam bulbs of ...not operate correctly. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page200 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (200,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard ...
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The headlight switch must be turned on when the headlights, the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are set at high beam. (With auto-light control) If the fog light switch is in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze ... the headlight switch is dangerous as to be in the position to turn on the fog lights. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page203 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (203,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. To turn...
The headlight switch must be turned on when the headlights, the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are set at high beam. (With auto-light control) If the fog light switch is in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze ... the headlight switch is dangerous as to be in the position to turn on the fog lights. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page203 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (203,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. To turn...
Owner's Manual
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...increase in your vehicle even with your conventional 2channel stereo CDs. 6-28 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E When AudioPilot® 2 is turned on exterior noise. * AudioPilot® 2 is a feature that automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality according to the vehicle speed. The unit ...* Centerpoint® (Bose® Sound Systemequipped model) Centerpoint® offers you the experience of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page242 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (242,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE About 5 seconds after...
...increase in your vehicle even with your conventional 2channel stereo CDs. 6-28 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E When AudioPilot® 2 is turned on exterior noise. * AudioPilot® 2 is a feature that automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality according to the vehicle speed. The unit ...* Centerpoint® (Bose® Sound Systemequipped model) Centerpoint® offers you the experience of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page242 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (242,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE About 5 seconds after...
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 ...Exterior Care ...Interior Care ...8-42 8-42 8-44 8-47 8-1 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 ... Washer Fluid ...8-17 Body Lubrication ...8-18 Wiper Blades ...8-19 Battery ...8-21 Tires ...8-23 Light Bulbs ...8-28 Fuses ...8-36 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
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 ...Exterior Care ...Interior Care ...8-42 8-42 8-44 8-47 8-1 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 ... Washer Fluid ...8-17 Body Lubrication ...8-18 Wiper Blades ...8-19 Battery ...8-21 Tires ...8-23 Light Bulbs ...8-28 Fuses ...8-36 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Owner's Manual
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...halogen bulb or breaking it is touched with your finger and pulling the connector downward. qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs Replacing a headlight bulb Low-beam bulb (Xenon fusion bulb) You cannot replace...by pressing the tab on the connector with a halogen bulb is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is off. 2. If one is broken, it will explode and ...the left . 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by yourself. Removal Installation 4. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page359 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (359,1) Maintenance ...
...halogen bulb or breaking it is touched with your finger and pulling the connector downward. qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs Replacing a headlight bulb Low-beam bulb (Xenon fusion bulb) You cannot replace...by pressing the tab on the connector with a halogen bulb is dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is off. 2. If one is broken, it will explode and ...the left . 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by yourself. Removal Installation 4. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page359 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (359,1) Maintenance ...
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... anodized aluminum parts. Read all label and container directions when using lukewarm or cold water before washing. When washing or servicing your Mazda, make sure the wiper lever is washed improperly, the paint surface could occur. l Rub gently when washing or drying the vehicle...are used. l Take your Mazda thoroughly and frequently, at a car wash that uses brushes that keeps its brushes well maintained. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page374 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (374,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Follow all warnings and cautions...
... anodized aluminum parts. Read all label and container directions when using lukewarm or cold water before washing. When washing or servicing your Mazda, make sure the wiper lever is washed improperly, the paint surface could occur. l Rub gently when washing or drying the vehicle...are used. l Take your Mazda thoroughly and frequently, at a car wash that uses brushes that keeps its brushes well maintained. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page374 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (374,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Follow all warnings and cautions...
Owner's Manual
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... that you replace tires of your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Interior light Light bulb Trunk light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Category Wattage 5 5 10...psi) 10-6 Some models. Replace the unit. *2 LED is built into the unit. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page428 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (428,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Halogen Xenon fusion Front turn signal lights/Parking lights (Front side...
... that you replace tires of your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Interior light Light bulb Trunk light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Category Wattage 5 5 10...psi) 10-6 Some models. Replace the unit. *2 LED is built into the unit. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page428 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (428,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Halogen Xenon fusion Front turn signal lights/Parking lights (Front side...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page433 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (433,1) Index C Capacities ...10-5 Carbon Monoxide ...4-4 Catalytic Converter ...4-3 Cell Phones ...9-16 ... gas ...4-4 Hood release ...3-45 Oil ...8-12 Overheating ...7-17 Starting ...5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-38 Exhaust Gas ...4-4 Exterior Care ...8-44 D Dashboard Illumination ...5-38 Daytime Running Lights ...5-60 Defroster Mirror ...5-66 Rear window ...5-66 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-28 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page433 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (433,1) Index C Capacities ...10-5 Carbon Monoxide ...4-4 Catalytic Converter ...4-3 Cell Phones ...9-16 ... gas ...4-4 Hood release ...3-45 Oil ...8-12 Overheating ...7-17 Starting ...5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating ...7-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-38 Exhaust Gas ...4-4 Exterior Care ...8-44 D Dashboard Illumination ...5-38 Daytime Running Lights ...5-60 Defroster Mirror ...5-66 Rear window ...5-66 Dimensions ...10-5 Door Locks ...3-28 Driving In Flooded Area ...4-11...