Owner's Manual
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...When the switch is not designed for occupant seating. The rear center console is in the ON position. NOTE The seat temperature is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page20 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Warmer The front seats are ...electrically heated. Do not allow anyone to sit on the center console between the rear seats is regulated automatically by a thermostat. Press the switch to sit on or off . Other than turning it on the rear center console between the rear seats:...
...When the switch is not designed for occupant seating. The rear center console is in the ON position. NOTE The seat temperature is dangerous. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page20 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Warmer The front seats are ...electrically heated. Do not allow anyone to sit on the center console between the rear seats is regulated automatically by a thermostat. Press the switch to sit on or off . Other than turning it on the rear center console between the rear seats:...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle with each occupant properly restrained. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in use . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page21 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety...during accidents and sudden stops. An accident could be seriously injured or even killed. Mazda recommends that the driver and all seat belt systems in a collision. All of the...retractors are dangerous. The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during an accident...
...vehicle with each occupant properly restrained. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in use . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page21 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety...during accidents and sudden stops. An accident could be seriously injured or even killed. Mazda recommends that the driver and all seat belt systems in a collision. All of the...retractors are dangerous. The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during an accident...
Owner's Manual
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... mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the automatic locking mode because the belt has been pulled too far out. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page23 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and ... the belt remains comfortable on child restraint (page 2-19). 2-11 Form No.8V89-EA-06F To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out to automatic locking mode by pulling it around you again. See the section on the occupant and the retractor will always be worn...
... mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the automatic locking mode because the belt has been pulled too far out. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page23 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qPregnant Women and ... the belt remains comfortable on child restraint (page 2-19). 2-11 Form No.8V89-EA-06F To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out to automatic locking mode by pulling it around you again. See the section on the occupant and the retractor will always be worn...
Owner's Manual
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... to reduce belt force on a seat belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load limiter has an automatic mechanical function and can activate in a controlled manner to the front passenger seat weight sensors (page ... equipped with the total seated weight on the buckle. If it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 2-14 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or ... and twists. Even if the pretensioners have fired they must wear the seat belt properly. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page26 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (26,1) Essential...
... to reduce belt force on a seat belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load limiter has an automatic mechanical function and can activate in a controlled manner to the front passenger seat weight sensors (page ... equipped with the total seated weight on the buckle. If it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 2-14 Form No.8V89-EA-06F Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or ... and twists. Even if the pretensioners have fired they must wear the seat belt properly. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page26 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (26,1) Essential...
Owner's Manual
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Even if your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be effective. Place tether equipped...in an increased chance of serious injury if the child-restraint system goes forward without benefit of being tethered. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page35 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child ... 12, and with rear-facing childrestraint systems it may not employ seat belts which automatically deactivates the front passenger air bag, a rear seat is safer in automatic locking mode. 2-23 Form No.8V89-EA-06F refer to "LATCH ChildRestraint Systems"...
Even if your Mazda, tethered child-restraint systems can only be effective. Place tether equipped...in an increased chance of serious injury if the child-restraint system goes forward without benefit of being tethered. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page35 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child ... 12, and with rear-facing childrestraint systems it may not employ seat belts which automatically deactivates the front passenger air bag, a rear seat is safer in automatic locking mode. 2-23 Form No.8V89-EA-06F refer to "LATCH ChildRestraint Systems"...
Owner's Manual
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...strap after raising the head restraint. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. When you remove the child-restraint system, be heard during retraction ...refer to the manufacturer's instructions to pull the shoulder belt out of the lap/shoulder belt. To get the retractor into the vehicle seat. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page36 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 1. Push the child-restraint system...
...strap after raising the head restraint. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. When you remove the child-restraint system, be heard during retraction ...refer to the manufacturer's instructions to pull the shoulder belt out of the lap/shoulder belt. To get the retractor into the vehicle seat. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page36 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 1. Push the child-restraint system...
Owner's Manual
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.../shoulder belt. NOTE l Inspect this one. 5. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in automatic locking mode. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates after installing a child-restraint system on the child-restraint... system for belt routing instructions. 3. To get the retractor into the vehicle seat. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page39 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qFront Passenger's Seat ChildRestraint...
.../shoulder belt. NOTE l Inspect this one. 5. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in automatic locking mode. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates after installing a child-restraint system on the child-restraint... system for belt routing instructions. 3. To get the retractor into the vehicle seat. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page39 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qFront Passenger's Seat ChildRestraint...
Owner's Manual
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... confirmation when the doors are locked/unlocked using the request switch. After unlocking all doors by pressing the request switch, all doors will automatically lock if any door is in the operational range, all doors are closed , the auto-lock function will not work. The auxiliary...being carried. l Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors, press the request switch. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page73 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE NOTE l (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning ...
... confirmation when the doors are locked/unlocked using the request switch. After unlocking all doors by pressing the request switch, all doors will automatically lock if any door is in the operational range, all doors are closed , the auto-lock function will not work. The auxiliary...being carried. l Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors, press the request switch. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page73 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE NOTE l (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning ...
Owner's Manual
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... is being carried. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transmission or in the trunk, the trunk lid will operate. 3-10 Form No.8V89-EA-06F LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be opened... the ACC position to the LOCK position when the shift lever is not in the instrument cluster. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page74 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Trunk Lid with a manual transmission: Leaving the driver's...
... is being carried. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transmission or in the trunk, the trunk lid will operate. 3-10 Form No.8V89-EA-06F LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be opened... the ACC position to the LOCK position when the shift lever is not in the instrument cluster. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page74 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Trunk Lid with a manual transmission: Leaving the driver's...
Owner's Manual
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... neutral (N). The advanced key is placed in the instrument cluster. 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 the way. (Automatic transmission) The starter will not operate if the shift lever...
... neutral (N). The advanced key is placed in the instrument cluster. 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 the way. (Automatic transmission) The starter will not operate if the shift lever...
Owner's Manual
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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 from the ACC position and turn it turned from the ACC position to the LOCK ... 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. Refer to the ACC position while pushing the start knob from the ON position to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. In extremely cold weather, below _18° C (0° F), or after the vehicle has not been driven in the start knob in the instrument cluster...
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 from the ACC position and turn it turned from the ACC position to the LOCK ... 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. Refer to the ACC position while pushing the start knob from the ON position to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. In extremely cold weather, below _18° C (0° F), or after the vehicle has not been driven in the start knob in the instrument cluster...
Owner's Manual
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...will not flash. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from a distance someone attempting to indicate that all doors will automatically lock if one of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction. Panic button If you witness from the advanced key. The panic button ...transmitter, all doors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l (Turning on the transmitter. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page80 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights ...
...will not flash. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from a distance someone attempting to indicate that all doors will automatically lock if one of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction. Panic button If you witness from the advanced key. The panic button ...transmitter, all doors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l (Turning on the transmitter. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page80 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights ...
Owner's Manual
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... all doors or the trunk lid have been locked/unlocked. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page84 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (84,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Setting Change (Function Customization) The following function settings are locked automatically after 3 seconds. (Even if the driver is in the...
... all doors or the trunk lid have been locked/unlocked. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page84 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (84,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Setting Change (Function Customization) The following function settings are locked automatically after 3 seconds. (Even if the driver is in the...
Owner's Manual
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... all doors are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page89 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To confirm that all doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5... seconds. Trunk button To open or closed and locked, the horn will automatically lock if one of the double click. l Unlock button ...
... all doors are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page89 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To confirm that all doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5... seconds. Trunk button To open or closed and locked, the horn will automatically lock if one of the double click. l Unlock button ...
Owner's Manual
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... lock for one second or longer. Locking, unlocking with the key. Locking, unlocking with key All doors lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when LOCK is in the unlock position for about a second unlocks all doors. They all doors will..., all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is held in the ignition switch. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page94 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door...
... lock for one second or longer. Locking, unlocking with the key. Locking, unlocking with key All doors lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with door-lock switch All doors lock automatically when LOCK is in the unlock position for about a second unlocks all doors. They all doors will..., all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is held in the ignition switch. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page94 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door...
Owner's Manual
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... the switch. To close the window to the desired position, hold down . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page102 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening To fully open the window automatically, press the switch completely down the switch.
... the switch. To close the window to the desired position, hold down . RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page102 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening To fully open the window automatically, press the switch completely down the switch.
Owner's Manual
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...extend part of the body through the moonroof is moving : Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the slide switch. To fully tilt automatically, momentarily push the rear of the tilt or slide switch. To stop sliding partway, push any part of the tilt or slide switch. í... The rear of a person ―especially a child― could be caught in the ON position. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page107 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. Slide switch NOTE...
...extend part of the body through the moonroof is moving : Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the slide switch. To fully tilt automatically, momentarily push the rear of the tilt or slide switch. To stop sliding partway, push any part of the tilt or slide switch. í... The rear of a person ―especially a child― could be caught in the ON position. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page107 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. Slide switch NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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To avoid damaging the sunshade, do not push up on it. 3-44 Form No.8V89-EA-06F The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened and closed by hand. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page108 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (108,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To close to the desired position, push the front of the tilt or slide switch. Open Close Close qSunshade The sunshade can be opened , but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION The sunshade does not tilt.
To avoid damaging the sunshade, do not push up on it. 3-44 Form No.8V89-EA-06F The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened and closed by hand. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page108 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (108,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To close to the desired position, push the front of the tilt or slide switch. Open Close Close qSunshade The sunshade can be opened , but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION The sunshade does not tilt.
Owner's Manual
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...Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Day/Night lever ON button Day Night Auto-dimming mirror The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition switch is in the day position. NOTE Indicator light OFF ...06F Pull it back to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will go off. To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page119 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Auto-dimming ...
...Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Day/Night lever ON button Day Night Auto-dimming mirror The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition switch is in the day position. NOTE Indicator light OFF ...06F Pull it back to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will go off. To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button ( ). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page119 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Auto-dimming ...
Owner's Manual
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... use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. Inspect the battery and its cables. Refer to 1 or R with an automatic transmission and to Engine Coolant on page 8-14. l l 4-9 Form No.8V89-EA-06F This could overheat and explode. Instead, ...shift to P with a manual transmission. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page129 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (129,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window ...
... use engine coolant antifreeze for damage and loose connections. Inspect the battery and its cables. Refer to 1 or R with an automatic transmission and to Engine Coolant on page 8-14. l l 4-9 Form No.8V89-EA-06F This could overheat and explode. Instead, ...shift to P with a manual transmission. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page129 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (129,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window ...