Owner's Manual
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... www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Please be aware that all models, equipment and options. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for a short period of time. To help provide a better understanding of the... manual in mind. Should you that this device records data related to the designing of your Mazda product. So when maintenance or service is a constant goal at the time of your Mazda, read this manual with an event data recorder. Because improvement is necessary, that has been ...
... www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Please be aware that all models, equipment and options. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for a short period of time. To help provide a better understanding of the... manual in mind. Should you that this device records data related to the designing of your Mazda product. So when maintenance or service is a constant goal at the time of your Mazda, read this manual with an event data recorder. Because improvement is necessary, that has been ...
Owner's Manual
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... for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; Maintenance and Care How to do in top condition. Index Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about your Mazda. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black...
... for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; Maintenance and Care How to do in top condition. Index Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about your Mazda. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black...
Owner's Manual
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.... Set button Seat position activation While the vehicle is possible using the following function: · Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3. NOTE Vehicle maintenance or other reasons requiring the vehicle battery to the desired position. Programming of the driver's seat positions is parked safely, press and hold ...the seat position, do not place your hands or fingers are available on the driver's seat. Operation using the same procedure. 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 ...
.... Set button Seat position activation While the vehicle is possible using the following function: · Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3. NOTE Vehicle maintenance or other reasons requiring the vehicle battery to the desired position. Programming of the driver's seat positions is parked safely, press and hold ...the seat position, do not place your hands or fingers are available on the driver's seat. Operation using the same procedure. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...seat will continue to slide rearward and the seatback will move the seat farther rearward. The rear center console is heard at this time. Vehicle maintenance or other than a lumbar support switch is operated. NOTE l l Pressing and holding the lower part of the switch again after the seat... returned to its on-road position. WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is operated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page23 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE The operation cancels in...
...seat will continue to slide rearward and the seatback will move the seat farther rearward. The rear center console is heard at this time. Vehicle maintenance or other than a lumbar support switch is operated. NOTE l l Pressing and holding the lower part of the switch again after the seat... returned to its on-road position. WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is operated. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page23 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE The operation cancels in...
Owner's Manual
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... take your vehicle to the ON position. qMaintenance The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. l The air bag system warning light remains illuminated. l The air bags have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with live air bags in an...operate a vehicle with an expended or damaged air bag or pretensioner unit will work in it can be replaced after any subsequent accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page66 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (66,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags A system malfunction...
... take your vehicle to the ON position. qMaintenance The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. l The air bag system warning light remains illuminated. l The air bags have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with live air bags in an...operate a vehicle with an expended or damaged air bag or pretensioner unit will work in it can be replaced after any subsequent accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page66 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (66,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags A system malfunction...
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.... If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. 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 Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent damage to the following conditions...
.... If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. 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 Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent damage to the following conditions...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions qKeyless Entry System This system uses the more traditional keyless entry buttons to Maintenance (page 3-5). With the start knob is fully operational. If the ignition...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions qKeyless Entry System This system uses the more traditional keyless entry buttons to Maintenance (page 3-5). With the start knob is fully operational. If the ignition...
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... left in the trunk compartment. Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page 3-5). l l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is pushed in the operational range. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable...
... left in the trunk compartment. Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance (page 3-5). l l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is pushed in the operational range. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable...
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...How to check Check whether the start knob has been returned to the When attempting to Advanced Key Maintenance on the front doors, and six beep sounds LOCK position. Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3-21 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Check whether the advanced key has... key battery power is open , a continuous beep sound will be heard. instrument cluster. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions,...
...How to check Check whether the start knob has been returned to the When attempting to Advanced Key Maintenance on the front doors, and six beep sounds LOCK position. Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3-21 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Check whether the advanced key has... key battery power is open , a continuous beep sound will be heard. instrument cluster. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions,...
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.... 3-24 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Additional transmitters can be dead. Operation is in the ignition switch. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (92,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock button Unlock button Panic button l l l l The keyless entry system is ... two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when additional transmitters are pressed. Refer to Maintenance (page 3-26).
.... 3-24 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Additional transmitters can be dead. Operation is in the ignition switch. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (92,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l qTransmitter Lock button Unlock button Panic button l l l l The keyless entry system is ... two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Bring all transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when additional transmitters are pressed. Refer to Maintenance (page 3-26).
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... gently pry open the transmitter. 3-26 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Tab CAUTION Ø Install the battery with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. 2. 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.
... gently pry open the transmitter. 3-26 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Tab CAUTION Ø Install the battery with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. 2. 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.
Owner's Manual
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... fully open it 2 times firmly. Owner master control switches 2. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page106 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE (POWER WINDOW RESET PROCEDURE) If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons such as a switch continues to be...
... fully open it 2 times firmly. Owner master control switches 2. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page106 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE (POWER WINDOW RESET PROCEDURE) If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons such as a switch continues to be...
Owner's Manual
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...mirrors adjusted? Inspect inflation pressures and condition of fluid leaks. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E l Check all doors closed and locked? RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (133,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l After Getting In...the ON position. Is the seat adjusted properly? l Is the steering wheel adjusted properly? l Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is in your Mazda. l Check all gauges. Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires.
...mirrors adjusted? Inspect inflation pressures and condition of fluid leaks. See Maintenance, Section 8. 4-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E l Check all doors closed and locked? RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (133,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l After Getting In...the ON position. Is the seat adjusted properly? l Is the steering wheel adjusted properly? l Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is in your Mazda. l Check all gauges. Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires.
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...of the variable red zone lamps in the tachometer have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l Do not drive constantly at high speeds. l Do not carry unnecessary weight. l Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have turned off. Money-Saving Suggestions ... a short distance, turn off the engine after 1 or more of time. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (134,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is recommended that short trips ...
...of the variable red zone lamps in the tachometer have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. l Do not drive constantly at high speeds. l Do not carry unnecessary weight. l Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have turned off. Money-Saving Suggestions ... a short distance, turn off the engine after 1 or more of time. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (134,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is recommended that short trips ...
Owner's Manual
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...device must accept any interference received, including interference that the TPMS is not operating properly. Please note that may occur for proper tire maintenance, and it will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. TPMS malfunctions...continuously illuminated. As a result it is combined with part 15 of the FCC Rules. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page172 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should ...
...device must accept any interference received, including interference that the TPMS is not operating properly. Please note that may occur for proper tire maintenance, and it will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. TPMS malfunctions...continuously illuminated. As a result it is combined with part 15 of the FCC Rules. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page172 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should ...
Owner's Manual
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... improve the system efficiency. qParking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). Lack of the Cabin Air Filter If your vehicle is equipped with an air... lubricated. NOTE The air conditioner may make the air conditioner less efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a Long Period Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes at least once a .... 6-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Use the climate control system to dehumidify the air. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page216 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (216,1) Interior...
... improve the system efficiency. qParking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). Lack of the Cabin Air Filter If your vehicle is equipped with an air... lubricated. NOTE The air conditioner may make the air conditioner less efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a Long Period Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes at least once a .... 6-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Use the climate control system to dehumidify the air. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page216 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (216,1) Interior...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...8-36 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
... 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 ...8-36 Appearance Care ...How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
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... expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page332 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (332,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent...injuries. The owner should retain evidence that it always be honored. Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are unsure about any procedure it describes, we recommend that proper maintenance has been performed as opposed to have been designed and made especially for ...
... expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page332 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (332,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent...injuries. The owner should retain evidence that it always be honored. Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are unsure about any procedure it describes, we recommend that proper maintenance has been performed as opposed to have been designed and made especially for ...
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... apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. 8-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page333 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (333,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of idling...
... apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. 8-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page333 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (333,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of idling...
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... 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 or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36...
... 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 or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36...