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... accident. WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page104 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (104,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE When the engine is jump-started to a weak battery, not a malfunction....the ABS warning light comes on. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No.8T69-EA-04G As soon as you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as shown. Press the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting...
... accident. WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads: Driving with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page104 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (104,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE When the engine is jump-started to a weak battery, not a malfunction....the ABS warning light comes on. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No.8T69-EA-04G As soon as you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as shown. Press the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting...
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... in P or N to P AND set the parking brake. Shifting into any position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page106 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (106,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal... before shifting to or from rotating. R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. Indicates the shift lever can damage your transmission. qTransmission Ranges The shift lever must be shifted freely into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is moving can be in...
... in P or N to P AND set the parking brake. Shifting into any position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page106 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (106,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transmission Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal... before shifting to or from rotating. R (Reverse) In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. Indicates the shift lever can damage your transmission. qTransmission Ranges The shift lever must be shifted freely into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is moving can be in...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page153 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE WARNING Safety Stop and Reverse Feature: Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by the party responsible for compliance could result in the... and could void the user's authority to the device. For further information, contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com or your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page153 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE WARNING Safety Stop and Reverse Feature: Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by the party responsible for compliance could result in the... and could void the user's authority to the device. For further information, contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com or your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Owner's Manual
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...CDs bearing the identification logo as benzine and thinner can be used in ) CDs and CD accessories (e.g. 8 cm disc adapter) cannot be played. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page172 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (172,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l When driving over uneven surfaces, the ... quality. Anything that can decrease the amount of plastic. To avoid warping, keep the CDs in the CD player/changer. Avoid scratching the reverse side (the side without a label). 6-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G CDs, like traditional audio records, are made of light reflected from...
...CDs bearing the identification logo as benzine and thinner can be used in ) CDs and CD accessories (e.g. 8 cm disc adapter) cannot be played. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page172 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (172,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l When driving over uneven surfaces, the ... quality. Anything that can decrease the amount of plastic. To avoid warping, keep the CDs in the CD player/changer. Avoid scratching the reverse side (the side without a label). 6-16 Form No.8T69-EA-04G CDs, like traditional audio records, are made of light reflected from...
Owner's Manual
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... unit. Playing Press the cassette tape play button ) to 6-26 í Some models. When is lit, tape's top side is playing. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page182 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (182,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Cassette Tape Player í ...) Rewind button Repeat button Cassette tape eject button Dolby NR button Program button Illustration is of the cassette tape, the unit automatically reverses cassette is lit, the cassette tape play. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Cassette tape ...
... unit. Playing Press the cassette tape play button ) to 6-26 í Some models. When is lit, tape's top side is playing. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page182 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (182,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Cassette Tape Player í ...) Rewind button Repeat button Cassette tape eject button Dolby NR button Program button Illustration is of the cassette tape, the unit automatically reverses cassette is lit, the cassette tape play. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Cassette tape ...
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... less than 3 seconds. A tape is a live recording. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during play. A tape has long, silent intervals. Reversing Press the program button ( ) to cancel repeat play. To stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the button again. 6-27 Form... No.8T69-EA-04G A tape is a live recording. When the cassette tape ends, the unit automatically reverses play. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page183 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (183,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE NOTE The cassette tape can ...
... less than 3 seconds. A tape is a live recording. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during play. A tape has long, silent intervals. Reversing Press the program button ( ) to cancel repeat play. To stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the button again. 6-27 Form... No.8T69-EA-04G A tape is a live recording. When the cassette tape ends, the unit automatically reverses play. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page183 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (183,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE NOTE The cassette tape can ...
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... ) to advance through a track at high speed. Ejecting the MD Press the MD eject button ( MD. ) to eject the Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the reverse button ( to start play when a MD is in the unit when the ) is of a representative audio unit. Music scan This feature helps... "NO DISC" will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on and off. There will flash on the MD. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page184 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (184,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Mini Disc (MD) Player í...
... ) to advance through a track at high speed. Ejecting the MD Press the MD eject button ( MD. ) to eject the Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the reverse button ( to start play when a MD is in the unit when the ) is of a representative audio unit. Music scan This feature helps... "NO DISC" will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on and off. There will flash on the MD. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page184 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (184,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Mini Disc (MD) Player í...
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... and hold the fast-forward button ) to advance through a track at high ( speed. ) Press and hold the reverse button ( to the beginning of the current track. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page186 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (186,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Load button...
... and hold the fast-forward button ) to advance through a track at high ( speed. ) Press and hold the reverse button ( to the beginning of the current track. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page186 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (186,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Load button...
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... When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD. A beeping sound can be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is of a representative audio unit. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page188 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (188,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer í Load button... CD slot CD play button CD eject button Track up button Scan button Track down button Fast-forward button Disc down button Repeat button Reverse button Random button Disc up when inserting. NOTE The CD cannot be heard during this beeping sound ON or OFF. 2.
... When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD. A beeping sound can be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is of a representative audio unit. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page188 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (188,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer í Load button... CD slot CD play button CD eject button Track up button Scan button Track down button Fast-forward button Disc down button Repeat button Reverse button Random button Disc up when inserting. NOTE The CD cannot be heard during this beeping sound ON or OFF. 2.
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page190 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (190,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ) to advance through a track at high ( speed. ) Press and hold the reverse button ( to the beginning of each track. Music scan This feature helps to cancel repeat... the track up button ( ) to skip forward to the beginning of the next CD. ) to Press the disc down button ( ) once to skip back to reverse through a track at high speed. If the unit is left in scan, normal play .
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page190 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (190,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ) to advance through a track at high ( speed. ) Press and hold the reverse button ( to the beginning of each track. Music scan This feature helps to cancel repeat... the track up button ( ) to skip forward to the beginning of the next CD. ) to Press the disc down button ( ) once to skip back to reverse through a track at high speed. If the unit is left in scan, normal play .
Owner's Manual
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...a regular tire to the rear. 2. When installing a temporary spare tire, follow the manufacturer's instructions for emergency use and should NEVER be affected. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page210 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (210,1) In Case of the vehicle and have an accident. The temporary ...spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is needed, repair the flat tire with your Mazda. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. Put the spare tire on ice or snow is not equipped with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page ...
...a regular tire to the rear. 2. When installing a temporary spare tire, follow the manufacturer's instructions for emergency use and should NEVER be affected. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page210 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (210,1) In Case of the vehicle and have an accident. The temporary ...spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is needed, repair the flat tire with your Mazda. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. Put the spare tire on ice or snow is not equipped with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page ...
Owner's Manual
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... the bottle label.) The tear or puncture exceeds about 4 mm (0.16 in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the wheel rim. Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The tire has come off the engine. 3. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page213 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (213...,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l The tire sealant cannot be impossible to remove. The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be used in the tire. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. ...
... the bottle label.) The tear or puncture exceeds about 4 mm (0.16 in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the wheel rim. Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The tire has come off the engine. 3. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page213 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (213...,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l The tire sealant cannot be impossible to remove. The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be used in the tire. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. ...
Owner's Manual
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...everyone get out of sufficient size to hold the tire in front and behind the tire. 2. When blocking a wheel, place a block both in place. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page219 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (219,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l NOTE Make sure the... the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn off the engine. 3. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn each, but don't remove any until the tire has been raised off the right-ofway and firmly set the parking brake. ...
...everyone get out of sufficient size to hold the tire in front and behind the tire. 2. When blocking a wheel, place a block both in place. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page219 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (219,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE l NOTE Make sure the... the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn off the engine. 3. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn each, but don't remove any until the tire has been raised off the right-ofway and firmly set the parking brake. ...
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Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrical loads in reverse order. l 2. l Connect one end of the other end to the positive terminal on the discharged battery (1). Attach the other vehicle. 7-23 Form No.... cover. Remove the engine cover. 4. l l 3. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in another vehicle, don't allow the vehicles to touch. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page229 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (229,1) In Case of a cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery (2). Remove...
Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrical loads in reverse order. l 2. l Connect one end of the other end to the positive terminal on the discharged battery (1). Attach the other vehicle. 7-23 Form No.... cover. Remove the engine cover. 4. l l 3. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in another vehicle, don't allow the vehicles to touch. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page229 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (229,1) In Case of a cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery (2). Remove...
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The vehicle being towed could be injured. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in Step 6. The occupants could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. It can 't start a vehicle that the ... an automatic transmission by pushing it. Never tow a vehicle to start it is securely installed. Towing a Vehicle to Start It: Towing a vehicle to start it . RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page230 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (230,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 8.
The vehicle being towed could be injured. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in Step 6. The occupants could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. It can 't start a vehicle that the ... an automatic transmission by pushing it. Never tow a vehicle to start it is securely installed. Towing a Vehicle to Start It: Towing a vehicle to start it . RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page230 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM Black plate (230,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 8.
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... l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). Install in the reverse order of either the windshield or the blades with clean water. l 4. Lift off the air filter cover and remove the filter. If ... to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other components, don't move the wipers by some commercial car washes. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page257 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (257,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Common sources are probably worn ...
... l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). Install in the reverse order of either the windshield or the blades with clean water. l 4. Lift off the air filter cover and remove the filter. If ... to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other components, don't move the wipers by some commercial car washes. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page257 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (257,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Common sources are probably worn ...
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... again. NOTE Install the blade so that the curve is the same as it was in the reverse order of the wiper arm. 8-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Carefully insert the new blade rubber. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page259 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (259,1) Maintenance and Care Owner...
... again. NOTE Install the blade so that the curve is the same as it was in the reverse order of the wiper arm. 8-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Carefully insert the new blade rubber. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page259 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (259,1) Maintenance and Care Owner...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page267 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (267,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear) Rear side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Parking lights Reverse lights Courtesy lights Front side-marker lights Fog lights Headlights (High-beam) Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Some models. 8-33 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page267 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (267,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear) Rear side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Parking lights Reverse lights Courtesy lights Front side-marker lights Fog lights Headlights (High-beam) Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Some models. 8-33 Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Owner's Manual
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page269 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (269,1) Maintenance ...and pulling the bulb upward. (Halogen bulbs) 1. Replace the bulb. 7. Detach the sealing cover from its socket in the reverse order of the socket. 2. Low-beam bulb (Xenon fusion bulb) You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by pulling it ...straight back. 6. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the bulb. 3. Unhook the bulb retaining spring. 3. Install the new bulb...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page269 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (269,1) Maintenance ...and pulling the bulb upward. (Halogen bulbs) 1. Replace the bulb. 7. Detach the sealing cover from its socket in the reverse order of the socket. 2. Low-beam bulb (Xenon fusion bulb) You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by pulling it ...straight back. 6. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the bulb. 3. Unhook the bulb retaining spring. 3. Install the new bulb...
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you are changing the left bulb, turn off engine. qReplacing a Bulb (Front) 1. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page270 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (270,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Front...
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you are changing the left bulb, turn off engine. qReplacing a Bulb (Front) 1. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page270 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (270,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Front...