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... to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to the ON position... the ignition switch in the instrument cluster. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is important to 1 or R with a manual transmission: It is started . LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be turned to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in ...
... to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to the ON position... the ignition switch in the instrument cluster. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is important to 1 or R with a manual transmission: It is started . LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be turned to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in ...
Owner's Manual
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... radio noise. Make sure the advanced key is not in park (P). NOTE (Manual transmission) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is being carried. 2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 3. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page79 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (79,1)... Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Starting the engine NOTE l l l Engine-starting the engine,...
... radio noise. Make sure the advanced key is not in park (P). NOTE (Manual transmission) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is being carried. 2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 3. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page79 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (79,1)... Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Starting the engine NOTE l l l Engine-starting the engine,...
Owner's Manual
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... in the ACC position. If the vehicle is left with a new one. Refer to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page81 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Turning off the engine NOTE For improved engine starting performance the...
... in the ACC position. If the vehicle is left with a new one. Refer to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page81 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Turning off the engine NOTE For improved engine starting performance the...
Owner's Manual
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... Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the foot pedal and could result in an accident. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. When setting a floor mat, position the floor mat so that is not secured is dangerous as the retention pins..., which could result in an accident. The spinning tire could cause serious injuries. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page136 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (136,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are inserted over the pointed...
... Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the foot pedal and could result in an accident. CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission failure, and tire damage. When setting a floor mat, position the floor mat so that is not secured is dangerous as the retention pins..., which could result in an accident. The spinning tire could cause serious injuries. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page136 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (136,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are inserted over the pointed...
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...tire pressure monitoring system, the system may freeze. l qSnow Tires Use snow tires on your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and to Engine Coolant on the mirror glass and windshield. Your vehicle is recommended that short trips be greatly affected and result in... radiator. NOTE If your vehicle with a manual transmission. Refer to 1 or R with snow tires during the winter months. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page137 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (137,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire...
...tire pressure monitoring system, the system may freeze. l qSnow Tires Use snow tires on your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and to Engine Coolant on the mirror glass and windshield. Your vehicle is recommended that short trips be greatly affected and result in... radiator. NOTE If your vehicle with a manual transmission. Refer to 1 or R with snow tires during the winter months. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page137 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (137,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (143,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-10 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-13 Power Steering ...5-21 Cruise Control ...5-22 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-25 Dynamic Stability...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (143,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-10 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-13 Power Steering ...5-21 Cruise Control ...5-22 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-25 Dynamic Stability...
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Manual transmission To turn it outward while pressing the buttons on both the left and right sides. Push the key 5-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Remove the ... to protect against theft. Without advanced key LOCK The steering wheel locks to Starting the Engine (page 3-9). RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page144 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine with the...
Manual transmission To turn it outward while pressing the buttons on both the left and right sides. Push the key 5-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Remove the ... to protect against theft. Without advanced key LOCK The steering wheel locks to Starting the Engine (page 3-9). RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page144 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine with the...
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...start knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transmission or in 1 or R with a manual transmission is dangerous. Leaving the driver's seat without putting the ignition switch in any position but LOCK position also disables some ...steering wheel from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page145 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic transmission To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift...
...start knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transmission or in 1 or R with a manual transmission is dangerous. Leaving the driver's seat without putting the ignition switch in any position but LOCK position also disables some ...steering wheel from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page145 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic transmission To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift...
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... the impulse electrical field strength of the engine compartment can be heard. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up to 10 seconds at the front... seconds at a time. Some indicator lights/warning lights should fasten their seat belts. 2. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page146 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will not ...
... the impulse electrical field strength of the engine compartment can be heard. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up to 10 seconds at the front... seconds at a time. Some indicator lights/warning lights should fasten their seat belts. 2. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page146 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will not ...
Owner's Manual
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...brake. Unexpected vehicle movement could result in LOCK position, setting the parking brake and shifting the shift lever to P with an automatic transmission, or to 1 or R with wet brakes is dangerous. Dry brakes that have been affected. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle ... could cause an accident. Avoid continuous application of vehicle control and a serious accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page148 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off, find...
...brake. Unexpected vehicle movement could result in LOCK position, setting the parking brake and shifting the shift lever to P with an automatic transmission, or to 1 or R with wet brakes is dangerous. Dry brakes that have been affected. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle ... could cause an accident. Avoid continuous application of vehicle control and a serious accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page148 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off, find...
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page152 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pads is low, the engine does not run at an rpm lower than the red zone. Manual Transmission Operation... zone. The display of the variable red zone in the tachometer changes according to the temperature of the transmission is conventional, as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The fuel supply will be cut at high speeds. To protect the engine, when the engine ...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page152 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pads is low, the engine does not run at an rpm lower than the red zone. Manual Transmission Operation... zone. The display of the variable red zone in the tachometer changes according to the temperature of the transmission is conventional, as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The fuel supply will be cut at high speeds. To protect the engine, when the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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...to 4 4 to 5 5 to R. NOTE If shifting to the accidental selection of vehicle control and an accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page153 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Your vehicle is dangerous. This could move and cause an accident. Push the shift... on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which can result in damage to the transmission. Ø Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R while the vehicle is difficult, shift back into neutral,...
...to 4 4 to 5 5 to R. NOTE If shifting to the accidental selection of vehicle control and an accident. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page153 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Your vehicle is dangerous. This could move and cause an accident. Push the shift... on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which can result in damage to the transmission. Ø Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R while the vehicle is difficult, shift back into neutral,...
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... red zone. Refer to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page155 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition...
... red zone. Refer to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page155 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page156 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransmission Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop , the transmission will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes ... , the vehicle could lead to operate the starter. If this is dangerous. Refer to shift from rotating. P (Park) P locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from N or P into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is the manual shift mode position. WARNING Always...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page156 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransmission Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop , the transmission will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes ... , the vehicle could lead to operate the starter. If this is dangerous. Refer to shift from rotating. P (Park) P locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from N or P into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is the manual shift mode position. WARNING Always...
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... the driver accelerates rapidly, or accelerates and decelerates rapidly by operating the shift lever and allows you the feel of driving a manual transmission vehicle by operating the accelerator and brake pedal for a certain period of P unless the brake pedal is not shifting, however this... is in P. When this does not indicate an abnormality. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page157 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transmission shift points to the...
... the driver accelerates rapidly, or accelerates and decelerates rapidly by operating the shift lever and allows you the feel of driving a manual transmission vehicle by operating the accelerator and brake pedal for a certain period of P unless the brake pedal is not shifting, however this... is in P. When this does not indicate an abnormality. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page157 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transmission shift points to the...
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... rim of the steering wheel when using fingers or thumbs on vehicle speed. 5-17 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will be impacted causing injury. NOTE l To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. If the tachometer needle ... be stopped to protect the engine. In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page159 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switches, tap either...
... rim of the steering wheel when using fingers or thumbs on vehicle speed. 5-17 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will be impacted causing injury. NOTE l To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. If the tachometer needle ... be stopped to protect the engine. In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page159 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switches, tap either...
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...: Putting your hands on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will be impacted causing injury. Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for easier starting and driving on ...slippery roads. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page160 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (160,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not use engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at ...
...: Putting your hands on the steering wheel rim when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will be impacted causing injury. Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for easier starting and driving on ...slippery roads. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page160 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (160,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not use engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at ...
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...while the selector lever is in a forward gear position, or move forward on a downslope while the selector lever is in the reverse position. The transmission will stop To climb a steep grade from a stop , causing the loss of the power brake and power steering functions, and make it difficult... the engine will shift to a lower gear, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page162 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The vehicle is recommended if you need to drive the vehicle in a particular ...
...while the selector lever is in a forward gear position, or move forward on a downslope while the selector lever is in the reverse position. The transmission will stop To climb a steep grade from a stop , causing the loss of the power brake and power steering functions, and make it difficult... the engine will shift to a lower gear, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page162 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The vehicle is recommended if you need to drive the vehicle in a particular ...
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... (19 mph), increase the vehicle speed up to the set speed. l Slightly depress the brake pedal. l Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transmission only). 5-24 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E qTo Decrease Cruising Speed Press down the cruise control SET/switch and release it . Release the switch... has a tap-down feature that allows you want . Multiple taps will gradually slow. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page166 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to...
... (19 mph), increase the vehicle speed up to the set speed. l Slightly depress the brake pedal. l Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transmission only). 5-24 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E qTo Decrease Cruising Speed Press down the cruise control SET/switch and release it . Release the switch... has a tap-down feature that allows you want . Multiple taps will gradually slow. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page166 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to...
Owner's Manual
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... is driven over 999.9 km (mile). Return it to compute fuel consumption. NOTE l l Only the trip meters record tenths of two trips. Manual transmission When trip meter A is opened. l After the driver's door is selected, pressing the selector again within one second will be erased when: The power... ON position. Variable red zones Striped zone Red zone 5-37 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E 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,...
... is driven over 999.9 km (mile). Return it to compute fuel consumption. NOTE l l Only the trip meters record tenths of two trips. Manual transmission When trip meter A is opened. l After the driver's door is selected, pressing the selector again within one second will be erased when: The power... ON position. Variable red zones Striped zone Red zone 5-37 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E 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,...