Owner's Manual
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... 6-51 Center console ...page 6-52 Cup holder ...page 6-50 Parking brake ...page 5-5 MT shift lever ...page 5-9 AT shift lever (Sport AT) ...page 5-11 Lighter ...page 6-48 Ashtray ...page 6-49 Climate control system ...page 6-2 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Tilt wheel release lever ...page 3-53 Coin box ...page 6-51 Hood release handle ...page 3-42 Trunk release button ...page 3-34 Power window lock switch ...page 3-39 Power window switches ...page 3-38 Interior light ...page 6-44 Sunvisor ...page 6-44 Rearview mirror...
... 6-51 Center console ...page 6-52 Cup holder ...page 6-50 Parking brake ...page 5-5 MT shift lever ...page 5-9 AT shift lever (Sport AT) ...page 5-11 Lighter ...page 6-48 Ashtray ...page 6-49 Climate control system ...page 6-2 Ignition switch ...page 5-2 Tilt wheel release lever ...page 3-53 Coin box ...page 6-51 Hood release handle ...page 3-42 Trunk release button ...page 3-34 Power window lock switch ...page 3-39 Power window switches ...page 3-38 Interior light ...page 6-44 Sunvisor ...page 6-44 Rearview mirror...
Owner's Manual
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... bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the desired position and release the lever. 2-2 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Always have an accident. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page14 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING...
... bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the desired position and release the lever. 2-2 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Always have an accident. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page14 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... seats: Driving with damaged front seats is stopped. To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any bolts is operated by motors. Don't use can damage the motors. The front seats contain air...
... seats: Driving with damaged front seats is stopped. To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is dangerous. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any bolts is operated by motors. Don't use can damage the motors. The front seats contain air...
Owner's Manual
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... (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Have your foot or other objects such as the rear door opens or closes. CAUTION Belt retraction may also deploy at all, using a seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter loaded reduces the safety available to keep them to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any...
... (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Have your foot or other objects such as the rear door opens or closes. CAUTION Belt retraction may also deploy at all, using a seat belt with an expended pretensioner or load limiter loaded reduces the safety available to keep them to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any...
Owner's Manual
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... the battery into fire or water. l CAUTION Do not turn the cap excessively. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page69 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is turned off. Never disassemble. The following instructions. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. Replacing the advanced key battery 1. Battery leakage...
... the battery into fire or water. l CAUTION Do not turn the cap excessively. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page69 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is turned off. Never disassemble. The following instructions. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below. Replacing the advanced key battery 1. Battery leakage...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear parcel shelf Request switch l Starting the engine may be possible. If the vehicle is started and the advanced key is being carried. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page72 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l qLocking, Unlocking the Doors with Request Switch All doors can be heard once and the hazard warning lights will...
... the rear parcel shelf Request switch l Starting the engine may be possible. If the vehicle is started and the advanced key is being carried. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page72 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l qLocking, Unlocking the Doors with Request Switch All doors can be heard once and the hazard warning lights will...
Owner's Manual
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... plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Trunk Lid with a manual transmission: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake and the shift lever is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident. qStarting the Engine Ignition switch positions Without a traditional key, some electrical accessories will close. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is left in 1 or...
... plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Trunk Lid with a manual transmission: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake and the shift lever is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident. qStarting the Engine Ignition switch positions Without a traditional key, some electrical accessories will close. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is left in 1 or...
Owner's Manual
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... way. (Automatic transmission) The starter will not start knob slowly all the way in the instrument cluster. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in the operational range. l l The advanced key battery is in park (P). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page76 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all...
... way. (Automatic transmission) The starter will not start knob slowly all the way in the instrument cluster. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in the operational range. l l The advanced key battery is in park (P). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page76 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all...
Owner's Manual
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... turned off the engine 1. Refer to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 10. l 3-13 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page77 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushing the start knob in the instrument cluster...
... turned off the engine 1. Refer to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 10. l 3-13 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page77 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushing the start knob in the instrument cluster...
Owner's Manual
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... battery power is low. To restore the advanced key function, perform the applicable procedure (page 3-17). Refer to the advanced key is in the vehicle cabin may have been temporarily suspended. l The advanced key battery is not within operational range. Refer to the LOCK position. qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the front doors...
... battery power is low. To restore the advanced key function, perform the applicable procedure (page 3-17). Refer to the advanced key is in the vehicle cabin may have been temporarily suspended. l The advanced key battery is not within operational range. Refer to the LOCK position. qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the front doors...
Owner's Manual
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... Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-19 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-23 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-24 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í ...5-27 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-33 Meters and Gauges ...5-33 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-39 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-39 Beep Sounds ...5-53 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers...
... Starting the Engine ...5-4 Brake System ...5-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transmission Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control ...5-19 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-23 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-24 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í ...5-27 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-33 Meters and Gauges ...5-33 Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ...5-39 Warning/Indicator Lights ...5-39 Beep Sounds ...5-53 Switches and Controls ...Lighting Control ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Fog Lights í ...Windshield Wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... engine coolant temperature is not in several days, let the engine warm up to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). Whether the engine is moving, shift into neutral. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up without use of radio noise. 1. If you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. RX...
... engine coolant temperature is not in several days, let the engine warm up to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). Whether the engine is moving, shift into neutral. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold (up without use of radio noise. 1. If you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. RX...
Owner's Manual
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... change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from M to the rear wheels much like a manual transmission when more control is in P. Gears can be removed unless the shift lever is not shifting, however this occurs, AAS mode will hold the brake pedal. 2. Depress and hold the transmission in the gear the vehicle was in P. (With Advanced Key) The ignition switch cannot be shifted from P: 1. Refer to optimize engine performance and improve drive...
... change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from M to the rear wheels much like a manual transmission when more control is in P. Gears can be removed unless the shift lever is not shifting, however this occurs, AAS mode will hold the brake pedal. 2. Depress and hold the transmission in the gear the vehicle was in P. (With Advanced Key) The ignition switch cannot be shifted from P: 1. Refer to optimize engine performance and improve drive...
Owner's Manual
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... near the vehicle using the same radio frequency as a nongenuine navigation system is equipment or a device near the center of the wheel unit. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It may be a system malfunction. l l qTires and Wheels CAUTION When inspecting or adjusting the tire air pressures, do not apply excessive force to recognize a tire pressure sensor's unique ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are exhausted. When using tires with...
... near the vehicle using the same radio frequency as a nongenuine navigation system is equipment or a device near the center of the wheel unit. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. It may be a system malfunction. l l qTires and Wheels CAUTION When inspecting or adjusting the tire air pressures, do not apply excessive force to recognize a tire pressure sensor's unique ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are exhausted. When using tires with...
Owner's Manual
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... if the vehicle had no ABS. NOTE WARNING Do not drive with both lights are operating incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. When the engine is jump-started . If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of -way. Recharge the battery. qElectronic Brake Force Distribution...
... if the vehicle had no ABS. NOTE WARNING Do not drive with both lights are operating incorrectly, the control unit may turn the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. When the engine is jump-started . If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of -way. Recharge the battery. qElectronic Brake Force Distribution...
Owner's Manual
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... correct inflation pressure. WARNING Valve Compressor hose 15. CAUTION If the compressor operates slowly or becomes hot, it turned off . Compressor plug Compressor Center console CAUTION l Before pulling out the compressor plug from the back of an Emergency Flat Tire 14. l 7-10 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Turn the compressor off with the push-button switch. Insert the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn the ignition switch to the tire valve. 16. Turn the compressor switch on...
... correct inflation pressure. WARNING Valve Compressor hose 15. CAUTION If the compressor operates slowly or becomes hot, it turned off . Compressor plug Compressor Center console CAUTION l Before pulling out the compressor plug from the back of an Emergency Flat Tire 14. l 7-10 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Turn the compressor off with the push-button switch. Insert the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn the ignition switch to the tire valve. 16. Turn the compressor switch on...
Owner's Manual
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... chassis and body Flat tire repair kit *3 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter (If installed) Chart symbols: I CHASSIS AND BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Bolts and nuts on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. RX-8_8V89-EA...
... chassis and body Flat tire repair kit *3 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter (If installed) Chart symbols: I CHASSIS AND BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level Brake fluid Disc brakes Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and tire wear Steering operation and linkages Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play Manual transmission oil Rear differential oil Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields All locks and hinges Washer fluid level Bolts and nuts on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. RX-8_8V89-EA...
Owner's Manual
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... brake performance is normal: Driving with lukewarm or cold water. Try also to do more harm than good to clean the wheels. Avoid washing your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax the wheels. Light braking will speed up rusting and deterioration of each winter. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page327 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (327,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qUnderbody Maintenance Road...
... brake performance is normal: Driving with lukewarm or cold water. Try also to do more harm than good to clean the wheels. Avoid washing your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax the wheels. Light braking will speed up rusting and deterioration of each winter. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page327 Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Black plate (327,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qUnderbody Maintenance Road...
Owner's Manual
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... Black plate (375,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement Capacity 3.5 L (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt) 3.3 L (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt) 9.8 L (10.4 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt) 1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp qt) 7.9 L (8.4 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt) 1.3 L (1.4 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) 60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels with SAE J639...
... Black plate (375,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement Capacity 3.5 L (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt) 3.3 L (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt) 9.8 L (10.4 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt) 1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp qt) 7.9 L (8.4 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt) 1.3 L (1.4 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) 60 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels with SAE J639...
Owner's Manual
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...,1) Index F Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...3-40 Gauge ...5-37 Requirements ...4-2 Tank capacity ...10-5 Fuses ...8-36 Panel description ...8-38 Replacement ...8-36 I Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ...3-45 Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ...3-48 Indicator Lights ...5-39 Cruise ...5-51 DSC OFF ...5-51 Headlight auto-leveling malfunction ...5-52 Headlight high-beam ...5-50 power steering malfunction ...5-52 Security ...5-50 Shift position ...5-50 TCS/DSC ...5-51 Turn-signal/hazard warning ...5-52 Information Display...
...,1) Index F Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ...2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ...3-40 Gauge ...5-37 Requirements ...4-2 Tank capacity ...10-5 Fuses ...8-36 Panel description ...8-38 Replacement ...8-36 I Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ...3-45 Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ...3-48 Indicator Lights ...5-39 Cruise ...5-51 DSC OFF ...5-51 Headlight auto-leveling malfunction ...5-52 Headlight high-beam ...5-50 power steering malfunction ...5-52 Security ...5-50 Shift position ...5-50 TCS/DSC ...5-51 Turn-signal/hazard warning ...5-52 Information Display...