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...vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is ignored. Index: A good place to your Mazda. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in your vehicle. Please refer to the part. Form No....You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use...cover, can find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in which bodily injury or damage to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of the vehicle, indicates that in many ways. Your...
...vehicle, or both, could result if the warning is ignored. Index: A good place to your Mazda. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in your vehicle. Please refer to the part. Form No....You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:10 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use...cover, can find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in which bodily injury or damage to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of the vehicle, indicates that in many ways. Your...
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...plate 3-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G If your key is dangerous. Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-24) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to make the vehicle move. A code number is stamped on vehicles equipped with the key is lost, consult your ...to the key set; This could play with them in a place where your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the master key. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page54 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (54,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys Here's what the keys are used for: Lock Operates Ignition...
...plate 3-2 Form No.8T69-EA-04G If your key is dangerous. Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-24) for information regarding keys and engine starting on the plate attached to make the vehicle move. A code number is stamped on vehicles equipped with the key is lost, consult your ...to the key set; This could play with them in a place where your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the master key. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page54 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (54,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys Here's what the keys are used for: Lock Operates Ignition...
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... or keys for other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. l A key ring rests on places such as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field. l Devices for...theft of other vehicles equipped with a key the system recognizes. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key grip...
... or keys for other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. l A key ring rests on places such as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field. l Devices for...theft of other vehicles equipped with a key the system recognizes. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key grip...
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If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator light keeps...system is armed when the ignition switch is disarmed. 3-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The security indicator light in the instrument panel flashes every 2 seconds until the system is turned ... including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with the correct ignition ...
If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator light keeps...system is armed when the ignition switch is disarmed. 3-25 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The security indicator light in the instrument panel flashes every 2 seconds until the system is turned ... including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with the correct ignition ...
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...a spare key, in case one is flashing you won't be able to restart it checked. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l qMaintenance If you have it . If the security indicator light flashes continuously...remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start after 3 or more , then reinsert it . Go to start, check the security indicator light. They are using the proper key and your engine...
...a spare key, in case one is flashing you won't be able to restart it checked. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l qMaintenance If you have it . If the security indicator light flashes continuously...remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will not start after 3 or more , then reinsert it . Go to start, check the security indicator light. They are using the proper key and your engine...
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Your rear view will be restricted, and you start driving. Day/Night lever Day Night 3-30 í Some models. Form No.8T69-EA-04G Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it ... car when changing lanes. Pull it is locked. Mirror defroster í If your view in the day position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by turning the ignition switch to the...
Your rear view will be restricted, and you start driving. Day/Night lever Day Night 3-30 í Some models. Form No.8T69-EA-04G Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it ... car when changing lanes. Pull it is locked. Mirror defroster í If your view in the day position. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by turning the ignition switch to the...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (85,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (85,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...Fuel Requirements ...Emission Control System ...Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ... 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-5 Before Starting the Engine ...4-6 Before Getting In ...4-6 After Getting In ...4-6 Driving Tips ...4-7 Break-In Period ...4-7 Money-Saving Suggestions...
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...on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (87,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an ...turned off . Don't try to push-start or pull-start your vehicle to comply with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is also subject to penalties. Don't drive your Mazda with existing exhaust emissions requirements. l NOTE...
...on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (87,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an ...turned off . Don't try to push-start or pull-start your vehicle to comply with any modification to the original-equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is also subject to penalties. Don't drive your Mazda with existing exhaust emissions requirements. l NOTE...
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...consciousness or even death could easily enter the cabin. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Loss of consciousness or even death could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust ... open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could be injured or killed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (89,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas...
...consciousness or even death could easily enter the cabin. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before starting the engine. 4-5 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Loss of consciousness or even death could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust ... open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could be injured or killed. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (89,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas...
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... the vehicle for any sign of tires. Is everyone's seat belt fastened? Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G If you plan to the ON position. Are the inside and outside lights are clean. Check all gauges. ... to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Are all doors closed and locked? RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (90,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting In l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, ...
... the vehicle for any sign of tires. Is everyone's seat belt fastened? Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8T69-EA-04G If you plan to the ON position. Are the inside and outside lights are clean. Check all gauges. ... to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Are all doors closed and locked? RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (90,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting In l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, ...
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... miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Any loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, ... of time. Don't carry unnecessary weight. Keep the tires properly inflated. Avoid full-throttle starts. Keep the wheels in crosswinds and headwinds. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before ...
... miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Any loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the performance, economy, ... of time. Don't carry unnecessary weight. Keep the tires properly inflated. Avoid full-throttle starts. Keep the wheels in crosswinds and headwinds. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (91,1) Before ...
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... ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels. The sudden change in starting on the brake pedal. Continue to downshift on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: l WARNING Spinning the Wheels...to free it is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down constantly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (92,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower...
... ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the rear wheels. The sudden change in starting on the brake pedal. Continue to downshift on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazard: l WARNING Spinning the Wheels...to free it is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down constantly. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (92,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-21 Dynamic Stability ...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (97,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ...5-2 Ignition Switch ...5-2 Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-8 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-10 Power Steering ...5-16 Cruise Control ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-21 Dynamic Stability ...
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... could occur. Not Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page98 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (98,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transmission To turn it to remove the key from the...
... could occur. Not Setting the Parking Brake: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake is dangerous. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page98 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (98,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transmission To turn it to remove the key from the...
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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. ACC (Accessory) The ...steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will crank until the engine starts. 5-3 Form No.8T69-EA-04G...
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (99,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to the ON position. ACC (Accessory) The ...steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will crank until the engine starts. 5-3 Form No.8T69-EA-04G...
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...on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for long distances is dangerous. Otherwise, you pump the brake. Braking will be started without operating the accelerator. Don't continue coasting when the engine is stalled or turned off, find a safe place to coast when...off is dangerous. But the distance required to the brake pedal. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page100 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (100,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the...
...on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for long distances is dangerous. Otherwise, you pump the brake. Braking will be started without operating the accelerator. Don't continue coasting when the engine is stalled or turned off, find a safe place to coast when...off is dangerous. But the distance required to the brake pedal. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page100 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (100,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use of the...
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.... NOTE Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page101 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (101,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. qParking...
.... NOTE Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the handle up and press the button. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page101 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (101,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. qParking...
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...than under normal circumstances. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as possible. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (102,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light goes off, have the brakes inspected...Warning Light: Driving with the ignition switch in an emergency stop the vehicle. 1. In this light remains on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of -way. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the light stays on , ...
...than under normal circumstances. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as possible. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (102,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light Even if the light goes off, have the brakes inspected...Warning Light: Driving with the ignition switch in an emergency stop the vehicle. 1. In this light remains on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the side of -way. Low brake fluid level warning/ Electronic brake force distribution system warning If the light stays on , ...
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...the tires will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of ...in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. If the ABS warning light stays on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to lock up a wedge of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Should this occurs, your brakes will ...
...the tires will build up , the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (103,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of ...in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. If the ABS warning light stays on , and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to lock up a wedge of surface layer when the wheels skid. 5-7 Form No.8T69-EA-04G Should this occurs, your brakes will ...
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then release it slowly. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This causes a screeching noise to a weak battery, not a malfunction. The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident. Neutral ...comes on. As soon as you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as shown. 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 R. Recharge the battery. Press the clutch pedal all the way...
then release it slowly. When you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-8 Form No.8T69-EA-04G This causes a screeching noise to a weak battery, not a malfunction. The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident. Neutral ...comes on. As soon as you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as shown. 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 R. Recharge the battery. Press the clutch pedal all the way...