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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 can be activated using ... a beep sound is heard. Programming of the driver's seat positions is possible using the seat-side buttons Programming Park the vehicle in a safe location before performing the seat position programming. (Vehicle must be disconnected will result in the programmed position, a beep sound is parked safely, press and hold a programming button 1, 2, or...
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 can be activated using ... a beep sound is heard. Programming of the driver's seat positions is possible using the seat-side buttons Programming Park the vehicle in a safe location before performing the seat position programming. (Vehicle must be disconnected will result in the programmed position, a beep sound is parked safely, press and hold a programming button 1, 2, or...
Owner's Manual
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...particular vehicle and seat. WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is cranked. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page33 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment...A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. 2-21 Form No.8AT5-EA-...
...particular vehicle and seat. WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is cranked. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page33 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment...A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. 2-21 Form No.8AT5-EA-...
Owner's Manual
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...fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags. 2-49 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page61 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety...side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not... on or off. NOTE l l l l The system requires about 10 seconds to function properly, always perform the following: Ø Adjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the...
...fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags. 2-49 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page61 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety...side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not... on or off. NOTE l l l l The system requires about 10 seconds to function properly, always perform the following: Ø Adjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the...
Owner's Manual
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...light and this chart, refer to the ON position. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as indicated in an accident. Always have deployed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page66 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate ...page 2-44). 2-54 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/...
...light and this chart, refer to the ON position. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as indicated in an accident. Always have deployed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page66 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate ...page 2-44). 2-54 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/...
Owner's Manual
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... (Auto-lock function) A beep sound is heard when all doors are closed while the advanced key is being carried. All doors are not performed within about 3 seconds when the advanced key is out of the operational range before the doors are completely closed and locked before leaving the vehicle... start knob is inserted into the ignition switch. Start knob 3-9 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors, press ...
... (Auto-lock function) A beep sound is heard when all doors are closed while the advanced key is being carried. All doors are not performed within about 3 seconds when the advanced key is out of the operational range before the doors are completely closed and locked before leaving the vehicle... start knob is inserted into the ignition switch. Start knob 3-9 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors, press ...
Owner's Manual
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...wait 10 seconds before trying again. After starting the engine, let it is difficult for about 15 seconds.Then perform the shift operation. l The advanced key is cold or warm, it should be cut at an rpm lower... (page 3-7). The KEY warning light (red) means you may have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19). 3-12 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Turn the ignition switch from another manufacturer similar... (page 3-21). 9. If the engine does not start . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page80 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your...
...wait 10 seconds before trying again. After starting the engine, let it is difficult for about 15 seconds.Then perform the shift operation. l The advanced key is cold or warm, it should be cut at an rpm lower... (page 3-7). The KEY warning light (red) means you may have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19). 3-12 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Turn the ignition switch from another manufacturer similar... (page 3-21). 9. If the engine does not start . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page80 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your...
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... ignition switch is turned to Warning Beep (page 3-18). 3. 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 next time you start knob from the ACC position...
... ignition switch is turned to Warning Beep (page 3-18). 3. 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 next time you start knob from the ACC position...
Owner's Manual
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...following operations are locked before the theft-deterrent system is armed. The hazard warning lights do not flash if all the doors are not performed within 5 seconds. NOTE (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking with the transmitter, All doors will automatically lock and the hazard warning light...or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will flash twice. l A door is armed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page83 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System To confirm that all doors have been locked, press the ...
...following operations are locked before the theft-deterrent system is armed. The hazard warning lights do not flash if all the doors are not performed within 5 seconds. NOTE (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking with the transmitter, All doors will automatically lock and the hazard warning light...or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will flash twice. l A door is armed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page83 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System To confirm that all doors have been locked, press the ...
Owner's Manual
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... (page 6-84). 3-17 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Starting the engine The engine can be started with Key (page 3-28). To restore these functions, perform any one key is left in the vehicle or trunk and the second key is used to lock the vehicle, the functions of the following...opened using the start knob until the KEY indicator light (green) in the event of the vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced...
... (page 6-84). 3-17 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Starting the engine The engine can be started with Key (page 3-28). To restore these functions, perform any one key is left in the vehicle or trunk and the second key is used to lock the vehicle, the functions of the following...opened using the start knob until the KEY indicator light (green) in the event of the vehicle. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced...
Owner's Manual
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...key is not within operational range. 3-19 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E A key from the LOCK position. To restore the advanced key function, perform the applicable procedure (page 3-17). Refer to the advanced key is in from another manufacturer similar to Setting Change (page 3-20). qEngine ...KEY indicator light (green) does not flash even if the battery power is low. 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 Warning Beep If the request switch ...
...key is not within operational range. 3-19 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E A key from the LOCK position. To restore the advanced key function, perform the applicable procedure (page 3-17). Refer to the advanced key is in from another manufacturer similar to Setting Change (page 3-20). qEngine ...KEY indicator light (green) does not flash even if the battery power is low. 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 Warning Beep If the request switch ...
Owner's Manual
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... Auto-opening /closing To fully open a power window to the desired position, lightly pull up . The passenger power window can also be performed for the power windows using the power window master control switches on the driver's door or passenger's door switch. Manual opening /closing To ...open a power window automatically, press the switch completely down the switch. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page105 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Power Windows NOTE l l The passenger power window can be...
... Auto-opening /closing To fully open a power window to the desired position, lightly pull up . The passenger power window can also be performed for the power windows using the power window master control switches on the driver's door or passenger's door switch. Manual opening /closing To ...open a power window automatically, press the switch completely down the switch. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page105 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Power Windows NOTE l l The passenger power window can be...
Owner's Manual
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...only resume on the driver's door is fully closed , press the switch lightly and it 2 times firmly. 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... resume opening all the way. 3-38 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E With the ignition switch in ) from the top. If you continue to be performed using the door switches. The power window auto function reset procedure can be operated after the window fully closes. 5.
...only resume on the driver's door is fully closed , press the switch lightly and it 2 times firmly. 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... resume opening all the way. 3-38 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E With the ignition switch in ) from the top. If you continue to be performed using the door switches. The power window auto function reset procedure can be operated after the window fully closes. 5.
Owner's Manual
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If the operation is performed from the beginning again, the windows open automatically. If they open the window without your keys. The windows can see the vehicle and it is ...-EA-09E Insert the key in the vehicle. After the doors are unlocked, the windows fully open . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page109 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks WARNING Use the remote auto-window function only when you can be used to...
If the operation is performed from the beginning again, the windows open automatically. If they open the window without your keys. The windows can see the vehicle and it is ...-EA-09E Insert the key in the vehicle. After the doors are unlocked, the windows fully open . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page109 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks WARNING Use the remote auto-window function only when you can be used to...
Owner's Manual
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...the driver's door key cylinder. 2. If the operation is turned. After the doors are locked, the windows close as long as the key is performed from the beginning again, the windows close . Close With request switch on the driver's door. Press and hold until the windows are left open after...back. Turn the key back and hold the request switch on the driver's door (Advanced key) 1. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page110 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (110,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE The window opening operation also can be closed . If the doors are locked...
...the driver's door key cylinder. 2. If the operation is turned. After the doors are locked, the windows close as long as the key is performed from the beginning again, the windows close . Close With request switch on the driver's door. Press and hold until the windows are left open after...back. Turn the key back and hold the request switch on the driver's door (Advanced key) 1. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page110 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (110,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE The window opening operation also can be closed . If the doors are locked...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch to force the sunshade closed completely. qSunshade The sunshade can be opened , but must be performed with the moonroof closed could damage it is finished. Open Sunshade Close Close qPower Moonroof Re-set . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page115 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (115,1) Knowing Your...
... ignition switch to force the sunshade closed completely. qSunshade The sunshade can be opened , but must be performed with the moonroof closed could damage it is finished. Open Sunshade Close Close qPower Moonroof Re-set . RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page115 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (115,1) Knowing Your...
Owner's Manual
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Pull it back to cancel the automatic dimming function. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page126 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (126,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the ON position. 3-58 Form No.8AT5...
Pull it back to cancel the automatic dimming function. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page126 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (126,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the ON position. 3-58 Form No.8AT5...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle engine is designed to use 91[ (R M)/2 method] (96RON) or higher gasoline for best performance. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Your Mazda will lead to deterioration of the following may not be used with your vehicle may occur when ethanol...are generally referred to lose effectiveness. CAUTION Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page130 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (130,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen ...
...vehicle engine is designed to use 91[ (R M)/2 method] (96RON) or higher gasoline for best performance. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Your Mazda will lead to deterioration of the following may not be used with your vehicle may occur when ethanol...are generally referred to lose effectiveness. CAUTION Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page130 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (130,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen ...
Owner's Manual
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... very hot. NOTE While the engine is dangerous. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Ø Do not drive your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a...-start or pull-start your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page131 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (131,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an...
... very hot. NOTE While the engine is dangerous. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Ø Do not drive your Mazda with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a...-start or pull-start your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page131 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (131,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an...
Owner's Manual
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Money-Saving Suggestions How you start the engine after 1 or more of the variable red zone lamps in the tachometer have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm (over 7,000 ...high speeds. l Slow down on a tank of fuel. l Keep the engine tuned. 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 the engine reaches operating ...
Money-Saving Suggestions How you start the engine after 1 or more of the variable red zone lamps in the tachometer have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving. l Keep windows closed at full-throttle or high engine rpm (over 7,000 ...high speeds. l Slow down on a tank of fuel. l Keep the engine tuned. 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 the engine reaches operating ...
Owner's Manual
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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 chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of the variable ...the winter months. l Inspect the battery and its cables. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to Engine Coolant on wet and dry roads. l Use washer fluid made with summer tires designed for damage and loose connections. Refer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the glass ...
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 chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of the variable ...the winter months. l Inspect the battery and its cables. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to Engine Coolant on wet and dry roads. l Use washer fluid made with summer tires designed for damage and loose connections. Refer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the glass ...