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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 be avoided to ensure that the engine reaches operating ... your foot on fuel and repairs. l Avoid fast starts. l Keep the tires properly inflated. l Avoid full-throttle starts. l Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have turned off the engine. In addition, it will travel on rough roads. l Avoid unnecessary hard stops. l Keep the engine tuned. l Keep...
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 be avoided to ensure that the engine reaches operating ... your foot on fuel and repairs. l Avoid fast starts. l Keep the tires properly inflated. l Avoid full-throttle starts. l Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have turned off the engine. In addition, it will travel on rough roads. l Avoid unnecessary hard stops. l Keep the engine tuned. l Keep...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page216 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate ...being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on refrigerant or has a malfunction, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for the air conditioner, it is low on for a long period of refrigerant may make the ... equipped with the ignition switch in humid weather. qClearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions such as indicated in scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). qParking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in the cowl grille to let warm air...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page216 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate ...being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on refrigerant or has a malfunction, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for the air conditioner, it is low on for a long period of refrigerant may make the ... equipped with the ignition switch in humid weather. qClearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions such as indicated in scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). qParking in Direct Sunlight If the vehicle has been parked in the cowl grille to let warm air...
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....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 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.
....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 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.
Owner's Manual
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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 or low-speed operation l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates l ...
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 or low-speed operation l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates l ...
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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 42 48 ×...
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 42 48 ×...
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... with the inscription "FL22" on these items will not void your emissions warranties. 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...with new one before the expiration date. 8-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E 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. Use FL22 when replacing the ...
... with the inscription "FL22" on these items will not void your emissions warranties. 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...with new one before the expiration date. 8-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E 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. Use FL22 when replacing the ...
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...,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 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...
...,000 miles) or 5 years Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 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...
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...: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up or replace if necessary. 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 ...Bolts and nuts on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. Use FL22 when replacing the...
...: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up or replace if necessary. 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 ...Bolts and nuts on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. Use FL22 when replacing the...
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... the directions in this manual. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page338 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (338,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as...
... the directions in this manual. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page338 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (338,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as...
Owner's Manual
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... system inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If it is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-16 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page346 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (346,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE If the "FL22" ...mark is used, the engine coolant must be kept at MAX. Inspect the fluid level in the scheduled maintenance...
... system inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If it is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-16 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page346 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (346,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE If the "FL22" ...mark is used, the engine coolant must be kept at MAX. Inspect the fluid level in the scheduled maintenance...
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... the lug nuts for uneven wear and damage. According to the scheduled maintenance charts.Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). During rotation, inspect them for tightness. 8-24 Some models. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation. Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. qTire...with the jack that comes with your tire pressure at the correct levels. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page354 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (354,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to ...
... the lug nuts for uneven wear and damage. According to the scheduled maintenance charts.Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). During rotation, inspect them for tightness. 8-24 Some models. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation. Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. qTire...with the jack that comes with your tire pressure at the correct levels. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page354 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (354,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to ...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page435 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (435,1) Index I Inside Trunk Release Lever ...3-35 Instrument ... an Emergency ...7-2 Power Door Locks ...3-29 Power Steering ...5-21 Power steering malfunction indicator light ...5-21 Power Windows ...3-36 Push-Starting ...7-23 M Maintenance Introduction ...8-2 Owner maintenance precautions...8-9 Owner maintenance schedule ...8-8 Scheduled ...8-3 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-10 Recommendations for shifting...5-11 Map Lights ...6-78 Meters and Gauges ...5-35 Mirror Defroster ...5-66 R Rear Quarter Windows ...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page435 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (435,1) Index I Inside Trunk Release Lever ...3-35 Instrument ... an Emergency ...7-2 Power Door Locks ...3-29 Power Steering ...5-21 Power steering malfunction indicator light ...5-21 Power Windows ...3-36 Push-Starting ...7-23 M Maintenance Introduction ...8-2 Owner maintenance precautions...8-9 Owner maintenance schedule ...8-8 Scheduled ...8-3 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-10 Recommendations for shifting...5-11 Map Lights ...6-78 Meters and Gauges ...5-35 Mirror Defroster ...5-66 R Rear Quarter Windows ...