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Black plate (1,1) RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page1 Friday , May 19 2006 9:49 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (2,1) RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page2 Friday , May 19 2006 9:49 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is n[...]

Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety informatio[...]

Black plate (5,1) RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page5 Friday , May 19 2006 9:49 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 Knowing[...]

Black plate (6,1) RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page6 Friday , May 19 2006 9:49 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overv iew ..................... ...................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ............... .......................................................... 1-4 1-1 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page7 Friday , May 19 200[...]

Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual (if equipped). 1-2 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page8 Friday , May 19 2006 9:49 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (9,1) Power door lock switch ............................................................. ........................ page 3-30 Outside mirror switch ................................................................ ........................ page 3-53 Dashboard illumination ......................................... .........................[...]

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page10 Friday , May 19 2006 9:49 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .............................. ................................................. ............................. page 3-33 Rear window defros ter .................................................. .................................. ... page 5-60 Antenna ................................... ................................[...]

Black plate (12,1) 1-6 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page12 Friday , May 19 2006 9:50 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats .......................................................... ..................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ................................... .. 2-2 Front Seats [...]

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) W ARNING Do not modify or repla ce the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e the su[...]

Black plate (15,1) Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. q Seat Recline W ARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. [...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbac k to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever . If the seatback is not suppor ted, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury . q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the[...]

Black plate (17,1) Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) W ARNING Do not modify or repla ce the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e th[...]

Black plate (18,1) q Seat Recline W ARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Duri ng sudden braking or a collision , you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protectio[...]

Black plate (19,1) Rear of seat bottom Raise or lower the back of the switch to adjust the rear height of the seat bottom. q Lumbar Support Adjustment The amount of lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the switch . T o increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired position, then release it. Press the r[...]

Black plate (20,1) q Seat W armer The front seats are electrica lly heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on. NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a therm ostat. Other than turning it on or of[...]

Black plate (21,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury durin g accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat bel[...]

Black plate (22,1) W ARNING Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended: One or both front air bags may deploy , and the corresponding pretensioner (s) may also deploy at the same time. Whil e it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a s[...]

Black plate (23,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly , but never across the stomach area. Pe[...]

Black plate (24,1) Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat 2-12 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page24 Friday , May 19 2006 9:50 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (25,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue . 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Belt Tongue 3. Inser t the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. T ongue Buckle W ARNING Positioning the Shoulder Por tion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulde r portion of the seat belt is dan gerous. Al[...]

Black plate (26,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it inspected[...]

Black plate (27,1) W ARNING W ear seat belts only as recommended in this owner's manual: Incorrect positioning o f the driver and front passenger seat belts is dangerous. Without proper positioning, the preten sioner and load limiting systems cann ot provide adequate protection in an accide nt and this could resul t in serious injur y . For mo[...]

Black plate (28,1) W ARNING Properly dispose of the preten sioner system: Improper disposal of the prete nsioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioner s is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injur y could result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safel y dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a p[...]

Black plate (29,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer . This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment[...]

Black plate (30,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the [...]

Black plate (31,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children small enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children riding[...]

Black plate (32,1) W ARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injur ed or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer'[...]

Black plate (33,1) W ARNING Do not install a front-facing child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the force of a deploy ing air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restrain t system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front pa[...]

Black plate (34,1) W ARNING Do not allow a child to lean over or agains t the side window of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side an d curtain ai[...]

Black plate (35,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and there[...]

Black plate (36,1) 1. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 2. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt [...]

Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attachi[...]

Black plate (38,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipp ed with side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoulder of the front seats. l T o check if your vehicle has curta in air bags: Mazda vehicles equipp ed with curtain air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front a[...]

Black plate (39,1) q Front Passenger's Seat Child- Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the[...]

Black plate (40,1) W ARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminated: While it is always better to install any child-restraint syst em on the rear seat, it is imperative that a child -restraint system ONLY be used on the front passen[...]

Black plate (41,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjun c[...]

Black plate (42,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Seats) 1. Expan d the open seam s on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH low er anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res traint syst[...]

Black plate (43,1) W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attachi[...]

Black plate (44,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator mark s). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front passenge r air bag) l The outboard sides of[...]

Black plate (45,1) W ARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accide nt is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expect ed to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at le[...]

Black plate (46,1) W ARNING Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extre mely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit. S[...]

Black plate (47,1) W ARNING Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats: Placing luggage or other object s under the front seats is dangerous. The components essential to the supplemental restraint syst em could be damaged, and in the event of a side collision, the appropriate air bags may not deploy , which could result in death or[...]

Black plate (48,1) NOTE l When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released. Neither is likely to cause injury , however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clot hing through friction. l Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of i[...]

Black plate (49,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two b asic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger d a[...]

Black plate (50,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide posit ion sensor (page 2-40) (2) Front seats (3) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (4) Front air bag sensor (5) Front passenger air bag deactivati on indicator light (page 2-40) (6) Front seat belt pretension er and load lim[...]

Black plate (51,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components (1) (2) (3) (1) (4) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Side crash sensor (4) Crash sensors and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-39 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page51 Friday , May 19 2006 9:50 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (52,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a front al impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function[...]

Black plate (53,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is also equipped with the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-27). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rail s. These sensors determine the tota l seated weight on the front passenger seat. The sensor s are also designed to prev[...]

Black plate (54,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger fro nt and side air bags Front passenger seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF OFF [...]

Black plate (55,1) W ARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreas ing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lb) requir ed for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front passenger[...]

Black plate (56,1) W ARNING Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passeng er seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increa sing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous . The front passenger seat weigh t sensors will det[...]

Black plate (57,1) CAUTION l T o assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damag e to the sensors in the front seat bottoms: l Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on them. l Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. l T o allow the sensors to function properly , [...]

Black plate (58,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the side and curta in air bags and after the inflation, the side and curtain air bags quickly deflate. How ever , the side bag s[...]

Black plate (59,1) Front air bag activation The front air bags will inflate if the severity of impact is above the designed threshold level. l Hitting a soli d wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph). l Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard object. l Landing hard or the vehicle falling. l Frontal impact within about a 30 degree rang[...]

Black plate (60,1) l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may no t provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following cases: l Collision from the rear . l Impact to the side, but it may deploy the side and curtain air bags. l V ehi[...]

Black plate (61,1) l V ehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy the side and curtain air b ags. Non-activation of side and curtain air bag The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: [...]

Black plate (62,1) A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light const antly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po sition. If either of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an ac cident. W ARNING Never tamper w[...]

Black plate (63,1) W ARNING Dispose of the air bag properly: Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely dangerous. Unl ess all safety procedures are followed, injur y can result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safel y dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle. NOTE If it be[...]

Black plate (64,1) 2-52 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page64 Friday , May 19 2006 9:50 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (65,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Ent ry and Start System ............... ................. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Adva nced Keyless Function[...]

Black plate (66,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start syst em) enables the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key . l Starting the engine without operating the key . The advanced key e[...]

Black plate (67,1) Panic b utton T runk button Ke y code number plate Operation indicator light Unlock button Lock button Auxiliary key A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key . Also write down the code number and[...]

Black plate (68,1) CAUTION l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the foll owing conditions: l The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. l The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. l The advanced key is near electronic de vices such as per[...]

Black plate (69,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION l Make sure the battery is installed with the correct p ole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly . l When replacing the battery , be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Al so be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it c[...]

Black plate (70,1) 3. Inser t a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the batt ery out. 4. Inser t the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinser t the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an[...]

Black plate (71,1) Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the advanced key is being carried. NOTE When the battery powe r is low , or in places where there are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become na[...]

Black plate (72,1) NOTE l The trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible. l The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments such as the glove box l On the rear parcel shelf l Starting the engine may be possible even if the ad[...]

Black plate (73,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights wi ll flash twice to indicate that the doors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights wi ll not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent system (p[...]

Black plate (74,1) q Opening the T runk Lid with Request Switch The trunk lid can be opened by pressing the request switch on the under side of the trunk lid above the license plate while the advanced key is being carried. Request switch NOTE If the advanced key is left in the trunk, the trunk lid will close. However, the trunk lid can be opened by[...]

Black plate (75,1) NOTE The Advanced Keyless Entry System does not function in the ACC position, and the doors will not lock/unlock even if they have been locked manually or the advanced key is ca rried away from the vehicle. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspe cted[...]

Black plate (76,1) 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral. Keep the clutch pedal dep ressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). NOTE (Manual transmission) The starter will not[...]

Black plate (77,1) 8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushi ng the start knob in. 9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the ST AR T position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, w[...]

Black plate (78,1) NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the igni tion switch has to be pushed in from the ACC position and turne d. Without being pushed in, the igni tion switch stops at the ACC position and the vehicle battery may be discharged if the ignition switch is left in the ACC position. When leaving the vehicle, m[...]

Black plate (79,1) T ransmitter Panic b utton Unlock button Lock button T runk button NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that [...]

Black plate (80,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights wi ll flash twice to indicate that all d oors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights wi ll not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent system ([...]

Black plate (81,1) Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key , refer to Locking, Unlocking with Key (page 3-29). Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid can be opened using the auxiliary key , refer to Open ing and Closing the Trunk Lid (page 3-34). Starting the engine The engine can be star ted with the auxi[...]

Black plate (82,1) W arning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction W arning Beep If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrum ent cluster illuminate s continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY war ning light (red) rema ins illuminated, do not con tinue to drive the vehicl[...]

Black plate (83,1) q Request Switch Inoperable W arning Beep Under the following conditions, if the request switch for a front door is pressed while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 6 times to indic ate that the front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l The start knob has not been returned to the [...]

Black plate (84,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following funct ion settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function At Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced key battery dead indicator KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate that the advanced key battery power [...]

Black plate (85,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator light in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-18). W arning What to check When a door is open, a continuou[...]

Black plate (86,1) Keys (without Advanc ed Key) W ARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinating t[...]

Black plate (87,1) T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System (with Retractable T ype Key) This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and opens the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Operating the theft-deterren t system with the keyless entry system transmitter [...]

Black plate (88,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicl e, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system doesn't operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door is open. Also, the haza rd [...]

Black plate (89,1) T o confirm that all doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights wi ll flash once to indicate that all doors are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights wi ll not [...]

Black plate (90,1) T urning on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will occur: l The horn sounds intermittently . l The hazard warning ligh ts flash. T urning off the alarm Press any button on the transmitter. q T ransmitter Maintenance If the buttons [...]

Black plate (91,1) 2. Inser t a small screwdri ver into the slot and push the tab to remo ve the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Inser t a small screwdri ver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . 4. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery . A NOTE If it is difficult to remove the battery by pressing w[...]

Black plate (92,1) CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governe d by laws in the United States. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could v oid the user's authority to operate the equipment. Door Locks W ARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them[...]

Black plate (93,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be locked/unlocked with the key . T urn the key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to lock. Lock Unlock q Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the reques t switch while carrying the advanced key ou[...]

Black plate (94,1) NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob from the outside. l (Without advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob from the outside if the key is in the ignition switch. l When locking the doors this way , be careful not to leave the key inside t[...]

Black plate (95,1) Driver's door Unlock Lock Passenger's door Unlock Lock Locking, unlocking with request switch (with advanced key) All doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the reques t switch while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle, refer to Operations Using Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7). Locking, unlocking with[...]

Black plate (96,1) CAUTION Before closing a front door make sure other passengers are no t operating a rear door and a rear passenger's head or hands are away from the rear door . If the front door is closed while a passenger is operating the rear door handle, a hand or finge rs could be injured if the handle is forced back. Also, a rear passe[...]

Black plate (97,1) W ARNING Make sure the rear door is closed securely before closing the front door: Driving with the doors not securely closed is dangerous. If the rear door is not completely closed, the front door will not be securel y closed. Thi s could cause the front door to open unexpectedly while driving and may result in an accide nt. T r[...]

Black plate (98,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk W ARNING Close the trunk lid and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or de ath from heat exposure. Always keep the[...]

Black plate (99,1) Opening the trunk lid with the remote release button Push the release button. Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk lid down, then push the trunk lid down until it locks securely . Be careful not to slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is secured. Handle q T runk Light The trunk light is on [...]

Black plate (100,1) Inside T runk Release Lever Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parent s should be aware that chil dren may be tempted to play [...]

Black plate (101,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk relea se lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk end trim. Power Windo[...]

Black plate (102,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desir ed position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch . Driv er's window Close Open Auto-opening T o fully open the window automatically , press the switch co[...]

Black plate (103,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position, all powe r windows on ea ch door can be operated. W ith the lock switch in the locked position, only the driver's side power window can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position W ARNING Unless a passenger needs to operate a power window, keep [...]

Black plate (104,1) q Closing a Window Pull the latch inward and then push it backward until it snaps shut. Make sure the window is secure ly closed. Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap W ARNING When removing the fuel cap, loose n the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause i[...]

Black plate (105,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it clockw ise until it clicks. Close Open CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check engine ligh[...]

Black plate (106,1) Hood W ARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is no t closed and securel y locked is dangerou s as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's visi on which could result in a seriou s accident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release hand[...]

Black plate (107,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. T ilt switch Slide switch W ARNING Do not let passeng ers stand up or extend part of the body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms , or other parts of the body through the [...]

Black plate (108,1) T o close to the desired position , push the front of the tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION The sunshade does not tilt. T o avoid damaging the sunsha de, do not[...]

Black plate (109,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is gove[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position . The security indicator light in the inst rument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with th[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The advanced keys (includin g auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason , and to assure your safety , obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting [...]

Black plate (1 12,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is governed b[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wi[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code. Fo[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterren t system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stol en when all doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system operates with t[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside d oor- lock knob will not arm the system. q T o T urn off an Armed System An armed syst em can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter . l Insert the key into the ignition switch an[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Tilt Steering Wheel T o change the angl[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch Outside mirror After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is locked. W ARNING Always return the outside mir rors to the [...]

Black plate (1 19,1) Auto-dimming mirror NOTE For the manual day/ni ght mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/ night lever in the day posit ion. Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from ca rs at the rear . Night Day Day/Night lev er[...]

Black plate (120,1) NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor . Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally . Light sensor Light sensor l For information regard ing the 3 buttons ( , , ) on the auto- dimming mirror, refer to HomeLink W ireless Control System (page 5-62). 3[...]

Black plate (121,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................... ................................ 4-2 Emission Control System ............... .......................................[...]

Black plate (122,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Premium unleaded fuel 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or a[...]

Black plate (123,1) l Gasoline or gasohol c ontaining methanol. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 4-3 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page123 Friday , May 19 2006 9:50 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (124,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. W ARNING Never park over or near anything flamma ble: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, [...]

Black plate (125,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (C O), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your v[...]

Black plate (126,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, an[...]

Black plate (127,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-thr[...]

Black plate (128,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accide nt. Do not rely on ABS as a su[...]

Black plate (129,1) Rocking the V ehicle W ARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire co uld overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries. CAUTION T oo mu[...]

Black plate (130,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheel s Don't go faster than 120 km/ h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommende d on the tire pressure label (rear door on the driver's side), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure show n on the t[...]

Black plate (131,1) Installing the chains 1. Secure the chains on the rear tires as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. 2. Retigh ten the chains after driving 1 /2 ― 1 km (1/4 ― 1/2 mile). Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Dry wet brakes by drivin g very slowly and applying the brakes light ly until bra[...]

Black plate (132,1) Overloading W ARNING Be careful not to overl oad your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GA WR) and the gross vehicle weight ratin g (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor V eh icle Safety Standar d Label on the driver's door frame. Exc eeding these ratings can cause an accide nt or vehicle damage. Y ou can estimate th[...]

Black plate (133,1) T railer T owing The Mazda RX-8 is not desig ned for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda RX-8. Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing 4-13 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page133 Friday , May 19 2006 9:50 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (134,1) 4-14 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page134 Friday , May 19 2006 9:50 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (135,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

Black plate (136,1) Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key , refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-10). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key , perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-16). 2. Make sure the start knob is in LOCK position. 3.[...]

Black plate (137,1) Automatic transmission T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shif t lever must be in the P position. Shift lever engaged in P (park) W ARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the veh icle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering [...]

Black plate (138,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is con trolled by the spark ignition system. This system meet s all Canadian Interference-Causing Equ ipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occu pants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depre [...]

Black plate (139,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically throu gh normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the dist ance required to stop will be greater than usual . W ARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned of[...]

Black plate (140,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwa rds with a greate r amount of force than is required so that the vehicl e holds in the stationary position. Releasing the park ing brake Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwa rds, then press the relea[...]

Black plate (141,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. W ARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: [...]

Black plate (142,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

Black plate (143,1) W ARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous. The brakes co uld fail and cause a serious accide nt. As soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Manual T ransmission Operation q Manual T ransmission Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the trans[...]

Black plate (144,1) W ARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfac es or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous . The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle c[...]

Black plate (145,1) Automatic T ransmission Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: NOTE This Sport A T has an option that is not included in traditional automatic transmission - g[...]

Black plate (146,1) q T ransmission Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the transmissio n and prevents the rear wheels from rotating. W ARNING Always set the shift lever to P AND set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicl e i[...]

Black plate (147,1) M (Manual) M is the manual shif t mode position. Gears can be shifted up or down by operating the shift lever or steering shift switches. Refer to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-13). q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS ) automatically controls the transmission shift point best suited to road conditions and driver[...]

Black plate (148,1) NOTE If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopp ed, the gear will shift to M1. Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selec ted gear illuminates. Shift position indic[...]

Black plate (149,1) Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6) T o shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. T o shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switch es, tap either of the UP switches tow ard you once with yo ur fingers. UP switches W ARNING Keep your hands on the steering whee l rim when us[...]

Black plate (150,1) Manually Shifting down (M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) T o shift down to a lower gear , tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. T o shift down to a lower gear with the steering shift switches, press either of the DOWN switches away from you once with your thumb. DO WN switches W ARNING Do not use engine braking on sli pper[...]

Black plate (151,1) Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easie r starting and driving on slippery roads. If the shift lever is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in the second gear fixed[...]

Black plate (152,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine star ts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when y ou need more speed. On a steep downgr ade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. q Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing anot[...]

Black plate (153,1) NOTE The power steering system is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. Steeri ng is possible, but requires more physical effort. Cruise Control W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). W ARNING Do not use the cruis e contro[...]

Black plate (154,1) q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator ligh t illuminates. T o deactivate the system, press the switch again. The cruise main indi cator light turns off. W ARNING Keep the ON/OF F switch off when cruise control is no t in use: Leaving the ON/OFF switc h on when not u[...]

Black plate (155,1) q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Press the RES/ACCE L button a nd hold it. Y our vehicle will accelerate. Release the button at the speed you want. Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to incre ase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the RES/ [...]

Black plate (156,1) q T o Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besid es the ON/ OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL button is pressed. If vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the vehicle[...]

Black plate (157,1) T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braki ng. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torqu e and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surfa ce, the engine adjusts automatica[...]

Black plate (158,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braki ng and engine torque in conjunctio n with systems such as ABS and TCS to he lp control side slip when driving on slippery surfa ces, or during sudden or evasi ve maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety . Refer to ABS (page 5-7) and [...]

Black plate (159,1) If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly . T ake your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also comes on when the DSC OFF switch is pressed [...]

Black plate (160,1) q DSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indic ator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCS/ DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. NOTE l When DSC is on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow , the TC[...]

Black plate (161,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will infor m the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel s[...]

Black plate (162,1) CAUTION l T o avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem. As a result it will not instantaneously regis ter a rapid tire deflation or blow out. NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operati on is subject to the following two condition s: (1) This device may not caus[...]

Black plate (163,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensor s may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire [...]

Black plate (164,1) CAUTION Do not use non-gen uine tire seala nt. It may damage the tire pressure sensor . V ehicles wi th optional temporary spare tire If you have bought the opti onal temporary spare tire, replace the punctu red tire with the temporary spare tire . Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not[...]

Black plate (165,1) NOTE Each tire pressure sensor has a unique ID signal code. The signal code must be registered with the TPMS before it can work. The easiest way to do it is to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change your tire and complete ID signal code registration. When having tires changed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer T ire pressure sensor I[...]

Black plate (166,1) l A new tire pressure sensor is installed to a new wheel. NOTE l The tire pressure sensor ID signa l code must be registered when a new tire pressure sensor is purchased. For purchase of a tire pressure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l When reinstalling a [...]

Black plate (167,1) Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer .................... .................................................. ............................. ... page 5-34 Speed Unit Selector ........................ .................................................. .......[...]

Black plate (168,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Speed Unit Selector In some countries, you may have to change the speed units between km/h and mph. Press the speed unit selector for 2 second or more. The speed units for the speedom eter will change between km/h and mph. Speedometer Speed unit selector NOTE Od[...]

Black plate (169,1) NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the odometer or trip meters cannot be displayed, however , pressing the selector butt on can inadvertently switch the trip meters or reset them durin g an approximat e ten- minute period in the following cases: l After the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK [...]

Black plate (170,1) Manual transmission Red zone Striped zone CAUTION Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE . This may cause severe engine damage. NOTE l The beep sounds to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone. l T o protect the engine, when the engine coolant tem perature is low [...]

Black plate (171,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illumina tes or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel w arning light NOTE The direction of the arrow ( ) shown that the fuel-filler lid is on the le[...]

Black plate (172,1) NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regul ar checking of the engine oil level. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle consum es a small amount of engine oil due to its structural design. An oil pump optimizes the amount of oil injected to lubricate the rotor seals in the combustion cycle. Althoug h your veh[...]

Black plate (173,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-41 Charging System W arning Light 5-42 Engine Oil Level W arning Light 5-43 Engine Coolant Level W arning Light 5-43 Check Engine Light 5-44 ABS W arning Light 5-41 A[...]

Black plate (174,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-46 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-46 Automatic Transmis sion W arning Light 5-46 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-46 KEY W arning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-48 Security Indicator Light 5-50 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Lig[...]

Black plate (175,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It go es off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

Black plate (176,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

Black plate (177,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system war ning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly . q Engine Oil Level W arning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil level. If the light illumi nates while drivi ng: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way . 2.[...]

Black plate (178,1) If the light illumi nates while drivi ng: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way . 2. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine coolant level (page 8-14). If it's low , add engine coolant. 3. Check the ligh t. If the light rema ins illuminated even after you add engine coolan t, have your vehicle to[...]

Black plate (179,1) W ARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perfor m all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tamperi ng with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accide ntally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. q Low Fuel W arning Ligh[...]

Black plate (180,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound period has passed. q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed. q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This wa[...]

Black plate (181,1) W ARNING If the tire pressure moni toring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressu re warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure moni toring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressu re warning beep so[...]

Black plate (182,1) NOTE l After adjusting the tire air press ures, it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to go out. If the TPMS warning light rema ins illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes, and then v erify that it goes out. l T ires can loose a little air quite naturally over time and [...]

Black plate (183,1) l If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless system, it illumi nates continuously . W ARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illuminated: If the KEY warning light remains illuminated, do no t continue to drive using the advanced key system. Park the vehicle in a safe place and use the auxiliary key to[...]

Black plate (184,1) NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEY indicator light (green ) does not flash even if the battery power is low . Refer to Setting Change (Function Customization)(page 3-20). q Security Indicator Light This indicator light starts flashing every 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC positio[...]

Black plate (185,1) Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear displays. q TCS/DSC Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indic ator light flashes. If the light stays o[...]

Black plate (186,1) Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amb er) The indicator light illu minates amber when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is activated. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illu minates green when a cruising speed has been set. q Light-On Indicator Light This indicator light comes on when the [...]

Black plate (187,1) When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signa l indicator ligh ts flash (page 5-62). NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminate d (does not flash) or if it flas hes abnormally , one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out. Beep Sounds q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when[...]

Black plate (188,1) q Engine Overrev W arning Beep The beep sounds to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone (page 5-35). q Tire Inflation Pressure W arning Beep í The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds when there is any abnormality in tir e inflation pressures (page 5-27). q Advanced Keyless W[...]

Black plate (189,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T o turn on the lights, turn the headlight switch on the en d of the contr ol lever . Switch Position Headlights Off Of f On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent discharging the battery , don't leave the lights on whi le [...]

Black plate (190,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released. q Headl[...]

Black plate (191,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self -cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator ligh t continues to flas h after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position . Right turn Left turn O[...]

Black plate (192,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. W ARNING Use only windshield washer flui d or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator an tifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirt y the windshield, affect your visibility, and could resul t in an accident. [...]

Black plate (193,1) V ariable-speed intermitt ent wipers Set the lever to INT an d choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operat e continuously until the lever is rel[...]

Black plate (194,1) Headlight W asher í The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the headlights must be turne d on. The headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the windshield washer operates. If you want to operate only the headlight washers, pull the wind shield wiper lever toward you twice rapidly . OFF W asher NO[...]

Black plate (195,1) NOTE This defroster is not desig ned for melting snow . If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window , remove it before using the defroster . Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Driving Y our Mazda Switches and Controls 5-61 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page195 Friday , May 19 2006 9:51 AM Form [...]

Black plate (196,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all[...]

Black plate (197,1) W ARNING Do not use the Hom eLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the 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 federal safety standards is dangerous. (This includes garage doors manufactured before Apr il 1, [...]

Black plate (198,1) q Programming the HomeLink System CAUTION When programm ing a garage do or opener or a gate, disconnect the power to these device s before performing programming, as continuous operation of the devices could damage the motor . The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons which can be individually selected and programmed using the tran[...]

Black plate (199,1) 7. Firmly press and release the “ learn ” or “ smart ” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufactur er .) NOTE There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two second s and release the programmed HomeLink button. Rep eat the “ press/hold/relea[...]

Black plate (200,1) q Reprogramming the HomeLink system T o program a device to Hom eLink using a HomeLink button previo usly trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. DO NOT release the button. 2. The indi cator light wi ll begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, proceed with “ Pr[...]

Black plate (201,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................... ................................ 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operati on ...................[...]

Black plate (202,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time wi th the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not runni ng. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (203,1) V ent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Side V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , open the vents and rotate them left and right . Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , move the adjustment knob. Knob NOTE When using the air condition er, mist may come out from the ven[...]

Black plate (204,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard V ents Defroster and Floor V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page204 Friday , May 19 2006 9:51 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (205,1) Control Panel Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Windshield defroster switch Fan control dial Air intake selector Mode selector switch Temperature control dial A/C switch q Control Switches T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte [...]

Black plate (206,1) Mode selector switch Press the mode selector switch to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE T o set the air vent to , press the windshield defroster switch. A/C switch Push the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator ligh t on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.[...]

Black plate (207,1) W ARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dan gerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accide nt. Windshield defroster switch Press the switch to defros t the windshield and front door wi ndows. q He[...]

Black plate (208,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-36). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air condition er off (page 7-18). NOTE l When maximum cooli ng is desired, set the temperature c[...]

Black plate (209,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Press the mode selector switch to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selec tor to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan contr o[...]

Black plate (210,1) Antenna q Rear Window Antenna The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals. CAUTION When washing the insi de rear window , use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning products could damage the antenna. Operating Tips for Audio System W ARNING Do not adjust the au[...]

Black plate (211,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM character[...]

Black plate (212,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sign[...]

Black plate (213,1) q Operating Tips for Cassette T ape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch roll ers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player . Use a good quality head- cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette tape to r[...]

Black plate (214,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condens ation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit[...]

Black plate (215,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunct ion. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or penc[...]

Black plate (216,1) l Do not stick paper or tape on the CD. A void scrat ching the reverse side (the side without a label ). The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunct ion. l Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can decrease the amount of light reflected from the signal surfa ce, thus affecting sound quality . If the CD should become soiled, gently w[...]

Black plate (217,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-com mercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-gener ating) real time broadcasting (terrest rial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via[...]

Black plate (218,1) About folders an d files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folders during playba ck or other functions is from shallow to deep. The arrangement and playi ng order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follows: l File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy fr[...]

Black plate (219,1) CAUTION This unit can only play MP3 files that have an MP3 file extension (.mp3 ) attached. Do not attach an MP3 file extension to any other type file as it could cause noise to be emitted or a malfunction in the unit. About ID3 T ag displ ay l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been inpu[...]

Black plate (220,1) VBR Abbreviation for V ariable Bit Rat e. While CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio compression accordi ng to compression conditions and this allows for compression with prefer ence given to sound quality . 6-20 Interior Comfort Audio System RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page220 Friday , May [...]

Black plate (221,1) Audio Set CD Player (Music CD Player) CD Player (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) In-dash CD Changer Cassette T ape Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Power/V olume/Sound Controls ...................................................... ........................ page 6-22 Operating the Radio ............................[...]

Black plate (222,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the batt[...]

Black plate (223,1) * * BOSE Sound System- equipped model * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped mod el Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease mid-range Increase mid-range Decrease treble[...]

Black plate (224,1) The following four modes are avail able. Select the desired mode. Mode V olume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum T urn the audio control dial to select the ALC OFF , ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 mode. The selected mode will be indicated. * AudioPilot (BOSE Sound Sy stem- equipped model) AudioPilot automatic ally adjusts audio volume a[...]

Black plate (225,1) MEMO 6-25 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page225 Friday , May 19 2006 9:51 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (226,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning button Scan button Manual tuning dial / Auto memory button / Electric serial number button Satellite button Band selector button Channel preset buttons Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the b[...]

Black plate (227,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically . NOTE If you continue to press a nd hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( , )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at [...]

Black plate (228,1) SA TELLIT E RADIO (SA T) V ehicles e quipped with the separately purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit have the ability to receive up to 100 channels of digital quali ty programm ing coast to coast via satellite. For information on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital satellite radio u[...]

Black plate (229,1) MEMO 6-29 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page229 Friday , May 19 2006 9:51 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (230,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í APC button: (next program) (one being played) Rewind button Dolby NR button Repeat button Program button Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Cassette tape eject button Cassette tape play button Fast-forward b utton Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, [...]

Black plate (231,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the butt on again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward or[...]

Black plate (232,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í (Music CD player) (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Fast-forward button T rack up button T rack down button Load button CD slot CD play button Display button Repeat button Random button Rev erse button Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Scan button CD eject button There are two ty[...]

Black plate (233,1) NOTE When the load button ( ) is pressed, the CD will load and play even if the CD eject button ( ) had been previously pressed. Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance throu gh a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search[...]

Black plate (234,1) MP3 CD T rack number/Elapsed time display File name Folder name Album name (ID3 T ag) Song name (ID3 T ag) Artist name (ID3 T ag) NOTE (MP3 CD) l “ NO TITLE ” will be displayed when the display is switched for a file without a file, track or other name input. l This unit can only read English (including numerals) one-byt e c[...]

Black plate (235,1) MEMO 6-35 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page235 Friday , May 19 2006 9:52 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (236,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Disc up button Fast-forward button T rack up button T rack down button Load button CD slot CD play button Display button Repeat button Random button Rev erse button Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Scan button CD eject button Channel preset buttons Disc down b utton Inserting[...]

Black plate (237,1) Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. W ait 3 seconds or press the load button ( ) again within 3 seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. 4. When “ IN ” is displayed again, insert the next CD. NOTE The first-[...]

Black plate (238,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance throu gh a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( ) once to s[...]

Black plate (239,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an[...]

Black plate (240,1) Audio Control Switch Operation When the audio unit is turne d on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turne d to the LOCK position. l When the power button on [...]

Black plate (241,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> Cassette tape player > SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cycli cal). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer, and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the foll owi[...]

Black plate (242,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume a udio output. 6-42 Interior Comfort Audio System RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page242 Friday , May 19 2006 9:52 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (243,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If serv[...]

Black plate (244,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . The vanity mirror light will illumi nate when you open the cover . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead [...]

Black plate (245,1) q Overhead Lights Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on q Map Lights Th[...]

Black plate (246,1) Information Display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient T emperature Display (Ou tside T emperature Display) l Climate Control Displa y l Audio Display 6-46 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page246 Friday , May 19 2006 9:52 AM Form No[...]

Black plate (247,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLK switch until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET switch to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected display will flas h. T o select the de[...]

Black plate (248,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperature display may differ from the actual ambient temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicl e conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatures. l Sudden changes in ambie nt temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l The vehicle is driven at low speeds. l Press t[...]

Black plate (249,1) CAUTION l Don't touch the met al part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. l Don't hold the lighter in because it will overheat. l Don't use the lighter socket for plug- in accessories such as shavers and coffee pots. They may damage it or cause electrical failure. Use only a genuine Mazda lighter or the equival[...]

Black plate (250,1) Cup Holder W ARNING Never use a cu p holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Do not put anything other than cups or drink cans in cu p holders: Putting objects other than cups or drink can[...]

Black plate (251,1) Storage Compartments W ARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. T o reduce the possibility of injury in an ac cident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyegla sses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A[...]

Black plate (252,1) q Center Console Front 1. Slide the lid while pushing the button until you hear a click sound. 2. Open the lid. Rear T o open, pull the release catch. CAUTION Do not place bottles fil led with fluid (e.g. cosmetic fragr ance) in the console box. If the fluid leaks , it could damage the navigation system or the electrical wiring,[...]

Black plate (253,1) T o open, squeeze the latch and pull the lid down. When closing the stor age box, put the storage box back in its original posit ion until you hear a click sound. NOTE When using the storage box to store heavy accessories, remove the storage box before placing or removing the accessories. Insert the key (auxi liary key * ) and t[...]

Black plate (254,1) Accessory Socket The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). The accessory socket is in the center console. CAUTION T o prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay atte ntion to the following: l Do no[...]

Black plate (255,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ............... ........................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ...[...]

Black plate (256,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will [...]

Black plate (257,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage T ools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench T iedown e yelet Jack handle Jack Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergenc y Flat T ire Repair Kit T ool box In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page257 Friday , May 19 2006 9:52 AM Form No.8V89-EA-0[...]

Black plate (258,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Open the tool box. 2. Turn the jack screw counterclockwis e. T o secure the jack Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. q Spare Ti re A temporary spare tir e is not equipped with your Mazda. If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the flat tir e with the emergency flat tire repair kit (pag[...]

Black plate (259,1) CAUTION l T o avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions: l Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). l A void driving over obsta cles. Also, do not drive through an automatic car was h. This tire's diameter is smaller than a conventional tire's, so the ground clearance is reduc[...]

Black plate (260,1) q About the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit includes the follow ing items. T ire sealant Injection hose Compressor Case Instruction Repaired tire sticker V alve core tool Spare valv e core Speed restriction sticker W ARNING Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant: Ingestion of ti[...]

Black plate (261,1) NOTE l The tire sealant cannot be reused . Purchase new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be used in the following cases. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l The period of effective use for the tire sealant has exp ired. (The period of effectiveness is indicated on the bo[...]

Black plate (262,1) NOTE The tire sealant can be used at outside temperatures down to _ 30°C. In extremely cold temperat ures (0°C (32°F) or below), the tir e sealant hardens easily and injection of the sealant will be difficult. W arm the sealant inside the vehicl e before doing the injection work. 6. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw on th[...]

Black plate (263,1) 10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright, squeeze the bottle with your hands, and inject the entire amount of tire sealant into the tir e. V alve NOTE The tire sealant cannot be reused . Purchase a new tire sealant kit at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 1 1. Pull out the injection hose from the valve. Reinsert the valve core into [...]

Black plate (264,1) 14. Install the compressor hose to the tire valve. V alve Compressor hose 15. Insert the compr essor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn the ignition switch to the ACC position (page 6-54). Compressor Center console Compressor plug CAUTION l Before pulling out the compressor plug from the elect rical socket, make su[...]

Black plate (265,1) NOTE l Check the tire inflation pressure label (rear door on the driver's side) for the correct tire inflation pressure. l Do not use the compre ssor for longer than 10 minutes because using the compressor for long periods could damage it. l If the tire does n ot inflate, repair of the tire may not be possi ble. If the tire[...]

Black plate (266,1) 21. If the tire inflation press ure remains stable, the tire repai r is complete. Drive the vehicle with care to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the tire replaced. CAUTION l A tire that has been temporarily repaired with the tire sealant cannot be reused. Mazda recommends replacing the tire with a new one. l The wheel can be [...]

Black plate (267,1) 1. Park on a level surfa ce off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an autom atic transmission in Park (P), a manua l transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 4. Have everyone get out of the ve hicle and away from the vehicle and traff[...]

Black plate (268,1) W ARNING Use only the front and rear jacki ng positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicl e in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recom mended in th[...]

Black plate (269,1) q Locking Lug Nuts If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires an d you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box and[...]

Black plate (270,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand . W ARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to[...]

Black plate (271,1) W ARNING Always securely and correctly tight en the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tighten ed lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them with metric nuts of the same config u[...]

Black plate (272,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING T urn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the electrical cooling fan: W orking near the electrical coo[...]

Black plate (273,1) 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operat ing, then turn off the engine after the temperature has decreased. 7. When cool, check the coolant level . If it's low , look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses. If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda[...]

Black plate (274,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine does not start the first time, perform the follow ing procedure to start the engine. 1. While the acceler ator pedal is fully depressed, turn the ignitio n switch to the ST AR T position and crank the engine for about 7 to 8 seconds. 2. Release the ignition swi tch and accelerator pedal. 3[...]

Black plate (275,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fo[...]

Black plate (276,1) W ARNING Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cell s: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injuries. Do not jump-start[...]

Black plate (277,1) 1. Remove the engine cover . 2. Remove the rubber hose from the battery cover . 3. Remove the battery cover from its rear side. 4. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 5. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don't allo w the vehicle s to touch. Turn off the engine of the[...]

Black plate (278,1) 8. When finished, carefully disco nnect the cables in the revers e order described in Step 6. NOTE V erify that the engine cover is securely installed. Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. W ARNING Never tow a veh icle to start it: T owing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward whe[...]

Black plate (279,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its drive wheels (rear wheels) off the ground. If [...]

Black plate (280,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Don't use the tied own hooks under the front and rear for tow ing. They are designed ONL Y for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper . q Tiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the trunk (page 7-3). 2. Wrap the l[...]

Black plate (281,1) 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front Rear CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disen gage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper . Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towin[...]

Black plate (282,1) 7-28 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page282 Friday , May 19 2006 9:52 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (283,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

Black plate (284,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Ma[...]

Black plate (285,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico resi dents follow Schedu le 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving [...]

Black plate (286,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine oil RRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR Drive belt I I AIR FIL TER Air filter C C R C IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plug[...]

Black plate (287,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter (If installed) Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repa[...]

Black plate (288,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine oil Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months Others RRRRRRRRRRRR E[...]

Black plate (289,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS AND BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake and clutch fluid level IIIII IIIII Brake fluid R R [...]

Black plate (290,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

Black plate (291,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce durin[...]

Black plate (292,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperat ure, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off. 8-10 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page292 Friday , May 19 2006 9:52 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (293,1) Engine Compartment Overview Battery Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Air filter Engine coolant reservoir Cooling system cap Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir W indshield washer fluid reservoir Fuse block (next to air filter) Fuse block (near battery) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-1 1 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page[...]

Black plate (294,1) Engine Oil CAUTION Do not use either synthetic or semi- synthetic motor oil. Otherw ise engine starting performance could worsen. NOTE l Changing the engine oil shoul d be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l The Mazda RX-8 requires regul ar checking of the engine oil level. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine [...]

Black plate (295,1) Only use oils “ Certified For Gasoline Engines ” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requireme nts of the International Lubrican t Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S.[...]

Black plate (296,1) 5. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully . Full Low OK 6. Pull it out again and examine the level . It's OK between L and F . But if it's near or below L, add enough oil to bring the level to F . CAUTION Don't add engine oil over F . This may cause engine damage. The distance between L and F [...]

Black plate (297,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off. NOTE Changing the coolan t should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant rese[...]

Black plate (298,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is show n on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 type engine coolant. If engine coolant other than FL22 type is used, the engine coolant must be replaced earli er than the specified replacement interval indicated in the scheduled mai ntenance (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empty or new[...]

Black plate (299,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid W ARNING Be careful not to spil l brake fluid on yourself or on the engine: Spilled brake flui d is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake flui d spilled on a hot engine could cause a[...]

Black plate (300,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . Full Low OK Use plain water if was her fluid is unavailable. But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time th[...]

Black plate (301,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean wi ndows. l T o prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with forei gn [...]

Black plate (302,1) 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support. Metal support Ta b 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade&apos[...]

Black plate (303,1) Battery W ARNING W ash hands after handling the battery and related accessories : Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductiv e harm. Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to [...]

Black plate (304,1) W ARNING Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cell s: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injuries. 8-22 Maintenance [...]

Black plate (305,1) NOTE l Remove the engine and battery covers before performing battery maintenance. Engine cov er Battery cov er l If the cover has been removed, install it in the revers e order of removal. q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals [...]

Black plate (306,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintai n recommended tir e inflation press ures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. W ARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handl[...]

Black plate (307,1) NOTE l Always check tire press ure when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from war m tires to adjus t the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel a nd caus[...]

Black plate (308,1) CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system; don't use the follow ing: l T ires not of the designated size l T ires of different sizes or types at the same time l T ires not sufficiently inflated If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be different and will thus apply a consta[...]

Black plate (309,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road ti[...]

Black plate (310,1) q Replacing a Wheel W ARNING Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle: Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking an d handling could be affected, leading to loss of control and an accide nt. CAUTION l A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: l T ire fit l Wheel and bearing life l Ground clearance l Snow-chain[...]

Black plate (311,1) Light Bulbs Headlights (High-beam) Front side-marker lights Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Fog lights Parking lights Overhead light/Map lights (Front) V anity mirror lights Courtesy lights Overhead light (Rear) T runk light High-mount brake light License plate light Brake lights/T aillights Rev erse lights Rear s[...]

Black plate (312,1) W ARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elect ric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the repla cement is necessary. Never touch the [...]

Black plate (313,1) High-beam bulb 1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the refl ector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 2. Disconne ct the bulb from the electrical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finge r and pulli[...]

Black plate (314,1) NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accide ntally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and carto n of the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of children. q Replacing a Fog Light Bulb í Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure,[...]

Black plate (315,1) q Replacing a Bulb (Interior) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 1. Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver . 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver wi th a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhead light as shown in the figure, and then remove the overhead light unit. 3. Turn the socket and bulb[...]

Black plate (316,1) V anity mirror lights Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. T runk light 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. q Replacing a Bulb (Rear) Rear turn signal lights, Brake light s/ T aillights, Rev[...]

Black plate (317,1) High-mount brake light 1. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and trunk rear trim. Remov al Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Lice[...]

Black plate (318,1) Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon [...]

Black plate (319,1) CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating. Otherwise you may damage the electric system. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not wor k and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follo w t[...]

Black plate (320,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (Next to air filter) (Near battery) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits 2 HEA TER 40A Heater 3 AIR PUMP 60A Air pump 4 BTN 30A Power windows, Power door locks, Illuminated entry system, Moonroof í 5 DEFOG 50A Rear window[...]

Black plate (321,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 17 FOG 15A Fog lights í 18 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner 19 IG 30A For protection of various circuits 20 IG KEY 15A For protection of various circuits 21 STOP 15A Brake lights 22 FUEL PUMP 20A Fuel pump 23 HORN 15A Horn 24 HAZARD 15A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signals 25 ETV 15A Ele[...]

Black plate (322,1) Fuse panel (Driver's side) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 CIGAR 15A Lighter 2 ACC 7.5A Audio system, Power control mirror 3 AUX PWR 20A Accessory socket 4 A/C 7.5A Air conditioner 5 METER 10A Instrument cluster 6 TCM 10A Transmission control system 7 SP ARE ―― 8 SP ARE ―― 9 M.DEF 10A Mirror defroster[...]

Black plate (323,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver, can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on [...]

Black plate (324,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (325,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing T o help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently , at least once a month, with lukew arm or cold water . If the veh[...]

Black plate (326,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming. W ARNING Dry wet brakes by drivin g very slowly and applying the brakes light ly until brake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could re[...]

Black plate (327,1) q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals an d salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collec t on the underbody . If not removed, they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, a nd exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with an[...]

Black plate (328,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents contai n ingredients which may cause disco lo[...]

Black plate (329,1) CAUTION Sharp or pointed metal objects can damage the suede beyond repair . Piano black panel The following parts are fitted with panels that have been treat ed with a special coating that resists scratching. l Center panel l Door switch panel When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a soft cloth to wipe off d irt from the surfac[...]

Black plate (330,1) 8-48 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page330 Friday , May 19 2006 9:53 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (331,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-4 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-7 Mazda Importer[...]

Black plate (332,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (333,1) 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchas e date and curren t mileage 5. Y our dealer 's name and location 6. Y our quest ion(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contac t your nearest Mazda Distributor . [...]

Black plate (334,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary conce rn to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazd[...]

Black plate (335,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (336,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boul[...]

Black plate (337,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servici[...]

Black plate (338,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (339,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Californ[...]

Black plate (340,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (341,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servici[...]

Black plate (342,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfact[...]

Black plate (343,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst e[...]

Black plate (344,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerni ng the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your country: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radio s, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous . Dialing a [...]

Black plate (345,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-15 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page345 Friday , May 19 2006 9:53 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (346,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the ti[...]

Black plate (347,1) W ARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly infla ted and not overl oaded: Driving with improper ly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous . Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combinati on, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is[...]

Black plate (348,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information[...]

Black plate (349,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index rating may be differen[...]

Black plate (350,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

Black plate (351,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course a[...]

Black plate (352,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nomina l width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index& speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio[...]

Black plate (353,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates ho[...]

Black plate (354,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the rear door on the driver's side. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recom[...]

Black plate (355,1) W ARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis accordi ng to the recommended tire inflatio n pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual : Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dan gerous. Under-inflation is the most commo n cause of failures i[...]

Black plate (356,1) NOTE W arm tires normally exceed recommende d pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures an d accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibil ity of damage from road hazards. q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating[...]

Black plate (357,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimum [...]

Black plate (358,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmet rical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. T ire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip diffe rential) Don't use the following: l T ires not of the designated size l T ires of di[...]

Black plate (359,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are no t being used on the road. It is recommended that tires general ly be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tir e when you replace the other road[...]

Black plate (360,1) V ehicle Loading W ARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: T owing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not b een designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to[...]

Black plate (361,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb W eight is the weigh t of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the comb[...]

Black plate (362,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. Whe n towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by sub[...]

Black plate (363,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combination weight of occupants an d cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kg The cargo weight limit with two occupant s is 385 kg _ (68 × 2) kg = 249 kg If the weight of the occupan[...]

Black plate (364,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle wei ght rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard veh icle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or struc tural damage, seriou s damage to the vehicle, or loss of c[...]

Black plate (365,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Impo[...]

Black plate (366,1) W ARNING Exceeding GVWR or GA WR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certificati on label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle ratin g limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicl e. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals b[...]

Black plate (367,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statemen t “ The combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX k g or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard . (2) Determine the combination weight of the driver and passengers that will be ridi ng in[...]

Black plate (368,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA recei[...]

Black plate (369,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: T ranspo rt Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

Black plate (370,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance an d repair . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. P[...]

Black plate (371,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (372,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Number q V ehicle Emission[...]

Black plate (373,1) q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page373 Friday , May 19 2006 9:53 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (374,1) Specifications q Engine Item Model T ype Rotary engine Displacement 654 ml × 2 (654 cc × 2, 40.0 cu in × 2) Compression ratio 10.0 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -52AH/5HR Spark-plug number T railing side N3Y1 18 110, N3H1 18 1 10C *1 Leading side N3Y8 18 110, N3Y9 18 1 10, N3H5 18 110 *1 Spark-plug gap 1[...]

Black plate (375,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil With oil filter replacement 3.5 L (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 3.3 L (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt) Coolant 9.8 L (10.4 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt) Manual transmission oil 1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp qt) Automatic transmission fluid 7.9 L (8.4 US qt, 7.0 [...]

Black plate (376,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 65 H9 ( ― ) Low beam Halogen 55 H7 ( ― ) Xenon fusion 35 D2S ( ― ) Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W ( ― ) Parking lights 5 W5W ( ― ) Fog lights í 55 H11 ( ― ) Front side-marker lights 3.8 ― (#194) High-mount brake light 21 [...]

Black plate (377,1) Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-24. Tire size Inflation pressure Front Rear 225/55R16 94V 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi) 225/45R18 91W V ehicle capacity weight: 308 kg (680 lbs) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-36. Specifications 10-7 RX-[...]

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Black plate (380,1) A Accessory Socket ... ........................... 6-54 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-13 Advanced Key ....................... ........... ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-17 Auxiliary key ....[...]

Black plate (381,1) C Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-19 Installing child-restraint systems ....................................... 2-23 LA TCH child-res traint systems ....................................... 2-29 Cigarette Lighter ............................ ... 6-48 Climate Control System ............... ....... 6-2 Gas s[...]

Black plate (382,1) F Front Seats (Manually Operated Se ats) ............... .. 2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-40 Gauge ......................................... 5-37 Requirements .................. ............. 4-2 T ank capacity ................. ......... ... 10-5 Fuses ................................................. 8[...]

Black plate (383,1) L Lane-Change Signals ............... ......... 5-57 Light Bulbs Replacement ................... ............ 8-29 Specifications ............................. 10-6 Lighter .......................................... .. ... 6-48 Lighting Control .... ........................... 5-55 Lubricant Quality ........................... .[...]

Black plate (384,1) S Seats Front seat (Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5 Front seat (Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2 Rear seat ....................................... 2-8 Security System Immobilizer system (with advanced key) ................... 3-45 Immobilizer system (without advanced key) .............. 3-48 Service Publicati[...]

Black plate (385,1) W W arnin g Lights ................................. 5-39 ABS ............................................ 5-41 Air bag system ........................... 5-44 Automatic transmissio n .............. 5-46 Brake system .................. ............ 5-41 Charging system ......................... 5-42 Check engine ................[...]

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Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up If necessary Preparation NA VIGA TION SYSTEM See page for specific information. See page for specific information. See page for specific information. Immediate use Advanced use See page for specific information. If necessary 5 4 4 5 4:A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG/[...]

2 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Accessories Please contact an A uthorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the f ollowing accessory . l Map Disc CA UTION: THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PR ODUCT . HO WEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/ INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE IF DIRE[...]

3 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO 4:A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG/QPFC[/C[2/[...]

4 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Contents Preparation n Bef ore Use Accessories ........................................................................................ 2 Laser products: .................................................................................. 2 Contents ................................[...]

5 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Adv anced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 34 (Memor y P oint Storage), (Memor y P oint Confir mation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory P oint Deletion), (All Memor y P oint Deletion), (Displa[...]

6 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Saf ety Inf or mation n Read this owner’ s manual for y our Navigation System carefully before using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and eff ective manner . Mazda assumes no responsibility for an y problems resulting from failure to ob[...]

7 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions; (1) this de vice may not cause interf erence, and (2) this de vice must accept any interf erence, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation of the de vice. Caution Caution The presence of this Caution symbol in the te xt is intended t[...]

8 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Introduction n Extremely lo w or high temperatures may interfere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become v er y hot or cold when it is parked for e xtended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine tur ned off. The na vigation system ma y not[...]

9 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO 4:A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG/QPFC[/C[2/[...]

10 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions MENU key Displa ys menu. ( page 15) MENU VO I C E k e y l Initiates vocal guidance f or route maneuvers . l Adjusts screen quality . ( page 15) VOICE 4:A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG/QPFC[/C[?[...]

11 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor ZOOM key Changes the map scale. ( page 16) RET key Retur ns to the pre vious screen. POS (P osition) key Displa ys your current position. ZOOM RET POS Jo ystic k l Selects items by tilting it up , down, right, and left. l Scrolls map . ENTER n ce f or route ty . ENTER key l Ex ecutes a selected item. l D[...]

12 Routing Address Book Getting started Activ ation Inser t the map disc into the unit to star t the Mobile Navigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inser ted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the batter y can run down if the ignition switch is k ept in the ON or ACC position fo r a long time while[...]

13 Getting started l The Current P osition screen appears. Note l Y ou can select the language by select and press . Y ou can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 47) l The CA UTION screen remains on the display unless y ou select and press . When the ignition switch is in the A CC position and press (EJECT). Select th[...]

14 Routing Address Book Getting started Screen Names and Functions Screens Bef ore Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 16) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 50) (3) Clock Clock will be displa yed when yo u set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehicle marker Shows the current position and direction of your v ehic[...]

15 Getting started Menu appear s when pressing . Displa y Menu screen will be sho wn when you press (DISP) and hold. Note Displa y Menu screen will be disappeared when they ha ve been unused during a f ew seconds . n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightness Select "ADJ", and then "BRIGHT". The screen will bri[...]

16 Routing Address Book Getting started Screen change n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while driving. Operating the system will distract t[...]

17 Getting started MEMO 4:A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG/QPFC[/C[2/[...]

18 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search l Y ou can set the destination using various methods provided b y the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Sear ch Area) Address MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select the desi : ID , OR, W A, : CA, NV : AZ, CO , MT , N M : IA, KS, MN, M O : OK, TX[...]

19 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 27. l Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while dr iving. [...]

20 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search P oint of interest Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select When entering the destination point directly Select When narro wing down to category name Select When narro wing down to city name Select When narro wing down to the nearest facility Select When narro wing down to [...]

21 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 27. W hen entering h e destination p oint directly elect W hen narro w ing own to category ame elect W hen narro wing own to city ame elect W hen narro w ing own t o t he earest facility elect W hen narro w ing own to a phone umber elect Select the category name fro[...]

22 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically . Sets the destination to the nearest hospital automatically . Select the s o : Sor ts t[...]

23 Before Use Getting started Routing Select the sort methods : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by Distance . : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by name . Select the name from the list Select 4:A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG/QPFC[/C[2/[...]

24 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Before Steps select Memory P oint Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freewa y On/ Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select Select Select the desi Select Select the Pre v Select Enter/Select th 1st[...]

25 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 27. Select the desired Memory Point : Display up to fiv e previous suggestions. : Display the fiv e previous suggestions. : The order of the display ed list can be changed. Select Select the desired Preset Destination. Select the Previous Destination. Enter/Select t[...]

26 Before Use Getting started Routing Quic k POI l Y ou can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displa yed on the map . Before Steps S e l e c t Displaying POI(s) on a Map Local Searc h Deleting POI Markers Before Steps Displa ying POI(s) on a Map ( abov e ) Showing POI Data ENTER ENTER O[...]

27 Before Use Getting started Routing Char acter Entr y T o enter the street name, city name, and other . T o enter the house phone num ber , and other . Select the first se veral characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select y our target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, and try fewer char acters. : Display up to [...]

28 Before Use Getting started Routing Direct Destination Input Direct Destination Input Selecting Route 1 P osition the cursor on y our destination on the map Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary . 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be displa yed on the map . Select (W ay point) to se[...]

29 Before Use Getting started Routing POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (P oint of Interest) Icons The f ollowing are POI icons sho wn on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fa s t Fo o d Fre n c h Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Automotive Automobile [...]

30 Before Use Getting started Routing Route Options l During route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route . Before Steps select Route Preferences Modification of Destination or W ay P oint Po s i t i o n s Deletion of Destination or Wa y Po i n t s Detour Tu r n L i s t MENU ENTER Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Sel[...]

31 Before Use Getting started Routing n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while dr iving. Operating the system will distract the driver from [...]

32 Before Use Getting started Routing Route Options Before Steps select Display Previe w Route Previe w MENU ENTER Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Use the button : Mov e the s : Carry out a be display e : Stop the s : Carr y out a be display e : Mov e to t h : Displays t h POIs : Dis p selected, it selected t o ENTER 4:A0#8+A&apos[...]

33 Before Use Getting started Routing Use the buttons displa yed on-screen to carry out a simulation run. : Move the start point. : Carry out a simulation run in the direction of the star t point. When the Simulation star ts the button will be display ed as , and when selected, it will cause the Simulation to adv ance quickly . : Stop the simulatio[...]

34 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Address Book l Y ou can, edit, or delete any marked point. Before Steps select Memory P oint Storage Memory P oint Confirmation and Modification Preset Destinations or Home storage Memory Po i n t Deletion All Memory Po i n t Deletion Displays Icons at Memory Po i n t s MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS[...]

35 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Set a memory point using your preferred method. Select a memory point to be modified : Allo ws the display icon to be selected. P age 1 and 2 contain standard icons, whereas the With Sound page contains icons which also playbac k sounds. (With direction icon function) The beep aler t only activates[...]

36 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Address Book Before Steps select A void Area Storage A void Area Confirmation and Modification A void Area Deletion All A void Area Deletion Category Name Modification Previous Destination Deletion All Preset Destination Deletion MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] Select Select 4:A0#8+A'[...]

37 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book : Changes the detour position : Reduces the size of the av oid area. : Increases the size of the av oid area. Select an av oid area using your preferred method. Select an av oid area to be modified. Select an av oid area to be deleted. : : Allows the name to be changed. When editing has been comple[...]

38 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up V olume Adjustment Y ou can adjust the volume control f or the voice guidance. Before Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [V OLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate b utton to set the v olume between (minimum) and (maximum). :Sound output will be muted. 2 Press the button to ret[...]

39 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up MEMO 4:A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG/QPFC[/C[2/[...]

40 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up l Y ou can alter the map displa y conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the system inf ormation. n Stop your vehic le before the follo wing operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewi[...]

41 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Au to : The displa y will automatically switch betw een Day and Night illumination mode when the[...]

42 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Arrival Time The time which is display ed until reaching the destination or a wa y point can be set as an estimated arr ival time or the remaining time. Select[...]

43 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou set the categories on the area displayed when the (P oint of Interest) menu is selected on the map . Quick POI enables y ou store up to six diff erent kinds of categories which you use most regularly . 1 select 2 select Quic k POI Selec[...]

44 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou to correct any error in the position or direction of y our vehicle display . Before Steps select Adjusting Current P osition and Direction select Open the [Calibrate P osition] screen Mov e to the correct position and select . Use or to[...]

45 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up select . u are heading, and r ent position that on is complete. Set Clock The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided b y a GPS satellite. select Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you pref er 24-hour display; f or 12-hour displa y . Select [...]

46 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial def ault settings. [Default List] Before Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation North up Map display mode Single-screen display Map Display sc[...]

47 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Y ou can change the language of the menu and the voice guidance . Bef ore Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A GE] screen Select your pref erred languag e from the list. 4:A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG[...]

48 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [MAP CONFIGURA TION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display . n T urn Guidance Enlarged J unction Diagram Before a f ork in the road , an enlarged diagram of the ju[...]

49 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance V oice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function is automatic. Theref ore, y ou do not hav e to set i[...]

50 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deplo yed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the principle of triangulati[...]

51 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance In the follo wing situations, your vehicle position ma y not be display ed correctly on the map. But, as you keep driving, y our vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Although you ma y [...]

52 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Although you ma y encounter the following prob lems in a route search, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver . The driver should alwa ys pay attention to the traffic situation to saf ely make decisions[...]

53 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Note There ma y be some problems due to oper ational errors or mistakes. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a prob lem bef ore calling an Exper t Dealer , we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer to ask f or repair ser vice[...]

54 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary No GPS symbols are display ed l GPS signals ma y not be received because of obstructions. After moving the v ehicle awa y from obstr uctions, the GPS signals can be received. The vehicle position is not display ed l Check if the mode is set to the current position [...]

55 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Please insert a MAP D VD. l The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, chec k if the installed disk is correct. MAP D VD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dir ty , scratched, or upside down, or the disc cannot be play ed wi[...]

56 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dr y , soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for c leaning Ne ver use solv ents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surf ace of the unit. n Map disc If you require the latest map disc , consult an Exper t Dealer , [...]