Mazda 2008 RX-8 manuel d'utilisation

Black plate (1,1) RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page1 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:2 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (2,1) RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page2 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:2 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

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

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_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page5 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:2 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G 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_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page6 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:2 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

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_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page7 Friday , May 1 1 20[...]

Black plate (8,1) Refer to Navigation System at the separate manual (if equipped). 1-2 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Dashboard and Interior Overview RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page8 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:2 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (9,1) Power door lock switch ........................................................ ............................. page 3-28 Outside mirror switch ........................................................... ............................. page 3-48 Dashboard illumination .......................... ........................................[...]

Black plate (10,1) 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page10 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:2 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid ............... ................................................................ ............................. page 3-31 Rear window defros ter .................................................. .................................. ... page 5-60 Antenna .............................. .....................................[...]

Black plate (12,1) 1-6 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page12 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:2 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

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 (Manu ally Operated Seats) .................... ................. 2-2 Front Seats[...]

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is da ngerous. The front seats contain air ba g components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Such modifications could damage the sup[...]

Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from sea t belts. During sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum protection[...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear -reclined seatback to its uprigh t position, make sure you hold on to the seatback with you r other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, 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) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is da ngerous. The front seats contain air ba g components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Such modifications could damage the[...]

Black plate (18,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from sea t belts. During sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum protection[...]

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 an d hold the front part of the switch to the desired position, then release it. Press the [...]

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 r egulated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or of[...]

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

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

Black plate (23,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should 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. Per[...]

Black plate (24,1) Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat 2-12 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page24 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:2 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (25,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Belt Tongue 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. T ongue Buckle WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Por tion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulde r portion of the sea t belt is dangerous. Always[...]

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 twist s. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully r etract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not r etracting pr operly , have it inspe[...]

Black plate (27,1) WARNING Wear seat belts only as recom mended in this owner's manual: Incorrect positioning of the driver and front passenger seat belts is dangerous. Without proper positioning, the pretens ioner and load limiting systems canno t provide adequate protection in an accident and this could result in serious injury. For more det[...]

Black plate (28,1) Properly dispose of the pretens ioner system: Improper disposal of the pretension er system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensi oners is dangerous. Unless all sa fety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safe ly dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensione[...]

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) NOTE When not in use, r emove the seat belt extender and stor e it in the vehicle. If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it will not r etract with the r est of the seat belt and can easily fall out of the door when not in use and be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning lig[...]

Black plate (31,1) The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/b eep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 m[...]

Black plate (32,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children smal l 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 requirements regard ing the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (33,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accident s 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 injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer's[...]

Black plate (34,1) Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the fo rce of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passe nger se[...]

Black plate (35,1) Do not allow a child to lean ove r or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain 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 windo w pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags d[...]

Black plate (36,1) 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 clear ly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and ther[...]

Black plate (37,1) 3. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. NOTE Inspect this function befor e each use [...]

Black plate (38,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and resu lt in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attachin[...]

Black plate (39,1) WARNING Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible if installing a front-facing child-restraint system on it is unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so if your vehicle has side air bags, a front-f acing child- restraint system shou ld be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavo[...]

Black plate (40,1) 2. Secure the child-restraint 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 automati c locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt i[...]

Black plate (41,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child -restraint 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 sys tem on the rear seat, it is impera tive that a child- restraint system ONLY be used on the front passen[...]

Black plate (42,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be 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 conjuncti[...]

Black plate (43,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Seats) 1. Expand the open seams on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anc hors. NOTE The markings above the LATCH lower anchors indicate the locations of LATCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-r estraint system. 2[...]

Black plate (44,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and resu lt in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attachin[...]

Black plate (45,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) incl ude up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipp ed on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicator s are visible in the area where the air bags are installed[...]

Black plate (46,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protec tion during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent seriou s injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at leas[...]

Black plate (47,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing han ds on them is extremely 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 doo r on the side the car is hit. Serious i[...]

Black plate (48,1) Do not touch the components of the supplem ental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the suppleme ntal restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned. Never install any front-end equip ment to your vehic[...]

Black plate (49,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have tw o basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflator s and air bags. l The electrical system 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 as[...]

Black plate (50,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (7) (11) (8) (7) (10) (6) (5) (4) (2) (9) (3) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-40) (2) Front seats (3) Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-49) (4) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (5) Front air bag sensor (6) Front passenger air bag deactivati[...]

Black plate (51,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components (2) (3) (4) (2) (5) (1) (1) Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-49) (2) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (3) Front seats (4) Side crash sensor (5) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-39 RX-8_8X44-[...]

Black plate (52,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensors detect a front al impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the inflators. 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 o[...]

Black plate (53,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is equipped with the front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-27). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensors determine the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. The SAS unit is designed to prevent the front passenger front [...]

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 Deac[...]

Black plate (55,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the fron t passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lb) required for air bag deploym ent is dangerous. The front passenger[...]

Black plate (56,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front pass enger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is danger ous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the in[...]

Black plate (57,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off. l The fr ont passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate r epeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the fr ont passenger seat, or if the tempe[...]

Black plate (58,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the fr ont passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the fr ont passenger seat is less than appr oximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner may not deploy (page 2-40), but the curtain air bags may deploy . Front ai[...]

Black plate (59,1) l Frontal offset impact to the vehicl e may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deploy ment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provide the stopp ing force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following cas[...]

Black plate (60,1) l Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have en ough impact force to activate the side and curtain air bags. 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 [...]

Black plate (61,1) The diagnostic module continuous ly monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being driven. q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warn[...]

Black plate (62,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. On ly a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that [...]

Black plate (63,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System .............................. .. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions [...]

Black plate (64,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start system) enable s the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the trunk lid, wi thout operating the key . l Starting the engine without operating the key . The advanced key [...]

Black plate (65,1) 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 (66,1) NOTE l Battery life is about one year . Replace the battery when the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster . Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead W arning on page 3-17. l Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Up to 6 advanced keys can be used with the advanced keyless funct[...]

Black plate (67,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facin g upward. Battery leaka ge could occur if it is no t installed correctly. Ø When replacing th e battery, be careful not to bend th e electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as i[...]

Black plate (68,1) 3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the batt ery out. 4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinsert the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Au[...]

Black plate (69,1) 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 power is low , or in places wher e ther e are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become n[...]

Black plate (70,1) 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 Ar ound the dashboard l In the storage compartments such as the glove box l On the rear par cel shelf l Starting the engine may be possible even if the[...]

Black plate (71,1) NOTE l Confirm that all doors are secur ely locked. l All doors cannot be locked when any door is open. l A beep sound is hear d for confirmation when the doors are locked/unlocked using the request switch. If your pr efer , the beep sound can be turned off (page 3-19). l The setting can be changed so that the doors are locked au[...]

Black plate (72,1) LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to help protect against theft. LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be turne d to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminate s in the instrument cluster . WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays put the key or star t knob to LOCK position, set the p[...]

Black plate (73,1) Starting the engine NOTE l Engine-starting is contr olled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interfer ence-Causing Equipment Standard r equir ements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. l The advanced key must be carried because the advanced key carries an immobilizer chip tha[...]

Black plate (74,1) 7. V erify that the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in the instrument cluster . The KEY warning light (red) means you cannot continue to start the engine using the Advanced Keyless System. Y ou may have to use the auxiliary key instead (page 3-20). NOTE In the following cases, the KEY warning light (r ed) illuminates and [...]

Black plate (75,1) CAUTION When leaving th e vehicle, make su re the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the ignition switch has to be pushed in fr om the ACC position and turned. W ithout being pushed in, the ignition switch stops at the ACC position and the vehicle battery [...]

Black plate (76,1) 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 conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that ma[...]

Black plate (77,1) T runk button T o open the trunk, press the trunk button for more than 1 second. Panic button If you witness from a distance some one attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the p anic button will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether any door is open or closed. (T urning on[...]

Black plate (78,1) Advanced Key Suspend Function If one key is left in the vehicle or trunk and the second key is used to lock the vehicle, the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle or the trunk are temporarily suspende d to prevent theft of the vehicle. The following are inoperable: l Starting the engine using the start knob. l Operati[...]

Black plate (79,1) q Advanced Key Removed from V ehicle W arning Beep Under the following conditions, a beep sound will be heard 6 times and the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed. The KEY warning light (red) will [...]

Black plate (80,1) q Advanced Key Left-in-trunk W arning Beep If the advanced key is left in the trunk compartment with all doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to remind the driver the advanced key has been left in the trunk compartment. If this happens, open the trunk lid by pressing the request switch[...]

Black plate (81,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following function settings are possible. These sett ings 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 (82,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator ligh t in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-16). W arning What to check When a door is open, a continuou[...]

Black plate (83,1) Keys (without Advanced Key) WARNING 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 resu lt in someone being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinating to[...]

Black plate (84,1) 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 attention. Operating the theft-deterren t system with the keyless entry system transmitter is also possible on theft-deterrent system- equipped vehicles. Press the buttons slo[...]

Black plate (85,1) q T ransmitter Lock button Unlock button T runk button Panic b utton Operation indicator light NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, in[...]

Black plate (86,1) Panic button If you witness from a distance some one attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the p anic button will activate the vehicle' s alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether any door is open or closed. T urning on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm f[...]

Black plate (87,1) 2. Insert a small screwdri ver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Insert a small screwdri ver into the slot and gently pry open the trans mitter . 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 pr essing wi[...]

Black plate (88,1) CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governe d by laws in the United States. Changes or modifications not expressly approve d by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Door Locks WARNING Always take all child ren and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them[...]

Black plate (89,1) 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. Unlock Lock q Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the request swi tch while carrying the advanced key o[...]

Black plate (90,1) NOTE l (W ith advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob fr om the outside. l (W ithout advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob fr om the outside if the key is in the ignition switch. l When locking the doors this way , be careful not to leave the key insi[...]

Black plate (91,1) 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 request switch on the front doors while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle , refer to Operati ons Using Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7). Loc[...]

Black plate (92,1) CAUTION Before closing a fron t door make sure other passengers are not 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 fingers could be injured if the handle is forced back. Also, a rear passeng[...]

Black plate (93,1) WARNING Make sure the rear door is close d 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 securely closed . This could cause the front door to open unexpectedly while driving and may result in an accident. T run[...]

Black plate (94,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk WARNING 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 death from heat exposure. Always keep the c[...]

Black plate (95,1) 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 when the lid is open and off when it's closed. NOTE T o prevent the batte[...]

Black plate (96,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk release 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 Windows[...]

Black plate (97,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the window to the desired position, pull up the switch. Driv er's window Close Open Auto-opening T o fully open the window automatically , press the switch compl etely d[...]

Black plate (98,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position, all power 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 WARNING Unless a passenger needs to operate a power window, keep the[...]

Black plate (99,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen 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 illness if ingested. Fuel spra y is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. Before r[...]

Black plate (100,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check engine light may illuminate when the cap isn't tightened securely. If the light remains on (eve n after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may indicate a different problem. Contact an Authorized Mazd[...]

Black plate (101,1) 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Clip Support rod Pad q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the support[...]

Black plate (102,1) q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. T o fully tilt automatically , momentar ily push the rear of the tilt switch. T o stop tilting partway , push any part of the tilt or slide switch. T o close to the desired position, push the front of the tilt or sli de switch. Close T ilt [...]

Black plate (103,1) 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 Ø Radio equipment like this is gov[...]

Black plate (104,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignitio n 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 posit ion with t[...]

Black plate (105,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electr onic code. For this r eason, and to assure your safety , obtaining a r eplacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requir es some waiting[...]

Black plate (106,1) CAUTION When starting the engine do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. Ø Spare keys or keys for other vehicles equipped with[...]

Black plate (107,1) If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key , and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l If the security indicator light comes on and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine w[...]

Black plate (108,1) Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flas hing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-46. NOTE l The[...]

Black plate (109,1) q T o T urn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyles s entry system transmitter . l Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position. l (With advanced key) l Press a request switch or the[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abrup tly turn to the lef t or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Tilt Steering Wheel T o change the angl[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) 2. Depress 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. WARNING Always return the outsid e mirrors to the dr[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) Auto-dimming mirror NOTE For the manual day/night mirror , perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. 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 cars at the rear . Night Day Day/Night lev er Au[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or ar ound the light sensor . Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally . Light sensor Light sensor l For information regar ding the 3 buttons ( , , ) on the auto-dimming mirr or , r efer to HomeLink W ireless Contr ol System (page 5-6[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) 3-52 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page1 14 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:3 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) 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 (1 16,1) 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[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) 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 vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flamm able: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass,[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can ca use loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exha ust gas inside you[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, 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, and[...]

Black plate (120,1) 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 perfor mance, 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-t[...]

Black plate (121,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessar y to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could ca use the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as a[...]

Black plate (122,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear , including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small ba g of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Deal er to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of anti freeze in the radiator . Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-13. l Inspect the[...]

Black plate (123,1) q Tir e Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect handling. Ø Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manu facturer's recommended limit, whichev er is lower. Ø Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Ø Avoid locked-wheel braking. Ø Do not use chain[...]

Black plate (124,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GV WR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's doo r frame. Exceed ing these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estim ate the weig[...]

Black plate (125,1) 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 4-1 1 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page125 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:3 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (126,1) 4-12 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page126 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:3 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (127,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ............... ...................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................... ..................[...]

Black plate (128,1) Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key , refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-9). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key , perform the follow ing procedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-15). 2. Make sure the start knob is in LOC[...]

Black plate (129,1) Automatic transmission T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be in the P position. Shift lever engaged in P (park) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the igni tion switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wh[...]

Black plate (130,1) ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspe cted before the engine is started (page 5-39). NOTE (W ith headlight auto-leveling) When the ignition switch is turned to[...]

Black plate (131,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter fo r more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwis e, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extremely cold weather , below _ 18 °C (0 °[...]

Black plate (132,1) WARNING Do not coast with the engin e stalled or turned off, find a safe place to stop: Coasting with the engine stalled or turned off is dangerous. Braking will require more effort, and the brake's power-assist could be depleted if you pump the brake. This will cause longer stopping distances or even an accident. Shift to [...]

Black plate (133,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwa rds with a greater amount of force than is required so that the vehicle holds in the stationary position. Releasing the parking br ake Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwa rds, then press the release[...]

Black plate (134,1) 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. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Cont act an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soo n as possible:[...]

Black plate (135,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will funct ion 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 jump-started to char ge the ba[...]

Black plate (136,1) WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pa ds is dangerous. The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident . 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 transm[...]

Black plate (137,1) WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, or whi le driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is danger ous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle[...]

Black plate (138,1) 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 (139,1) 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. WARNING 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 vehicle is [...]

Black plate (140,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS ) automatically controls the transmission shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This optimi zes engine performance an d improves driving comfort. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will hold the transmi ssion in the gear the vehicle was in befor[...]

Black plate (141,1) Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator in the inst rument panel illuminates. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selec ted gear illuminates. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher s[...]

Black plate (142,1) WARNING Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers or thumbs on the steering shift switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dang erous. If the driver air bag were to deploy in a collision, your hands could be impacted causing injury. NOTE l When[...]

Black plate (143,1) NOTE l When driving at high speeds, the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed. l During deceleration, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. l When depr essing the accelerator fully, the transmission will shift to a lower gear , depending on vehicle speed. Second gear fixed mode When the s[...]

Black plate (144,1) Recommendations for shift ing Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points. Gear V ehicle speed M1 to M2 19 km/h (12 mph) M2 to M3 35 km/h (22 mph) M3 to M4 47 km/h (29 mph) M4 to M5 58 km/h (36 mph) M5 to M6 78 km/h (49 mph) For cruising Gear V ehicle speed M1 to M2 5 km/h (3 mph) M2 to M3 30 km/h (19 mph[...]

Black plate (145,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operabl e when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than u sual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE The steering may fee[...]

Black plate (146,1) Cruise Control W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerou s and could result in loss of vehicle control. Ø Hilly terrain Ø S[...]

Black plate (147,1) 3. Press the SET/COAST button a nd release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. Don't continue to hold in the button. Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to a ccelerate) and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l The SET function can't be activated u[...]

Black plate (148,1) T o increase speed using accele rator pedal Depress the acceler ator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. Press the SET/COAST butto n and release it immediately . NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Greater speed will not interfer e with or change the set speed. T ake your foo[...]

Black plate (149,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the ignition is off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the pr eset speed (such as may happen when climbing a long, steep grade) or below 30 km/h (19 mph). T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safet[...]

Black plate (150,1) q TCS/DSC Indicator Light 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 on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly . T ake your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda[...]

Black plate (151,1) CAUTION Ø The DSC may no t operate correctly unless the following are obser ved: Ø Use tires of th e correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of th e same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all fo ur wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC may no t operate correctly when tire chains are[...]

Black plate (152,1) q DSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator 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 fr ee the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of fr eshly fallen snow , the T[...]

Black plate (153,1) Tir e Pressure 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 inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel sen[...]

Black plate (154,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), shou ld be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or ti[...]

Black plate (155,1) WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illumina tes or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudde n maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure mon itoring system warning light ill uminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warnin g beep so[...]

Black plate (156,1) NOTE l Perform tir e pr essure adjustment when the tires are cold. T ire pr essure will vary accor ding to the tire temperatur e, ther efore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less befor e adjusting the tire pr essures. When pr essure is adjusted on hot tir es to the cold inflation pr essur e, t[...]

Black plate (157,1) l When a metallic device such as a non- genuine navigation system is equippe d near the center of the dashboard, which may block radio signals from the tire pressure sensor to the recei ver unit. l When using the following devices in the vehicle that may cause radio interference with the receiver unit . l A digital device such a[...]

Black plate (158,1) Replacing tires and wheels CAUTION Ø When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both, have th e work done by an Authorized Ma zda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. Ø The wheels equipped on your Mazda are specially designed for installation of the tire pressu re sensors. Do no t use non-genuine wheels, [...]

Black plate (159,1) 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 (160,1) 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 speedometer will change between km/h and mph. Speedometer Speed unit selector NOTE Odo[...]

Black plate (161,1) NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the odometer or trip meters cannot be displayed, however , pressing the selector button can inadvertently switch the trip meters or r eset them during an appr oximate ten-minute period in the following cases: l After the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK po[...]

Black plate (162,1) CAUTION Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED Z ONE. This may cause severe engin e 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 temperatur e is low , the engine does not run at high speeds.[...]

Black plate (163,1) If the needle on the gauge doesn't move after starting the engine, follow steps 1 through 3. If the engine oil pressure gauge moves to L (low) while you are driving, drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of- way . Set the parking brake. Then follow steps 1 through 3. 1. T urn off the engine and inspect the en[...]

Black plate (164,1) T o cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate the thumb wheel upwa rd fully . Y ou may hear a click sound and the illumination dimmer will be canceled (ins trument cluster illumination color turns to white) . NOTE If the dashboar d illumination switch is kept at the illumination dimmer cancel position, the instrument cluster and th[...]

Black plate (165,1) 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 5-42 Engine Coolant Level W arning Light 5-43 Check Engine Light 5-43 ABS W arning Light 5-41 A[...]

Black plate (166,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-45 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) 5-49 Security Indicator Light 5-50 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Lig[...]

Black plate (167,1) 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 ART or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is full y released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking b[...]

Black plate (168,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to char ge the battery , uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery , not a malfunction. Rechar ge the battery . q Electronic Brake Force Distribution System W arning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some componen[...]

Black plate (169,1) 2. T urn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-12). If it's low , add oil. 3. Check the light. If the engine oil level warning light is illuminated and you are unable to immediately add engine oil, do no t drive at high speed, keep the engine speed low and get to a location where oil can be added as soon a[...]

Black plate (170,1) If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light came on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . The check engine ligh t may come on in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty . l The engine's electrica[...]

Black plate (171,1) q 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 t[...]

Black plate (172,1) q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This warning light indicates that lit tle washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-16). q Automatic T ransmission W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem[...]

Black plate (173,1) WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illumina tes or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudde n maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure mon itoring system warning light ill uminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warnin g beep so[...]

Black plate (174,1) NOTE l Perform tir e pr essure adjustment when the tires are cold. T ire pr essure will vary accor ding to the tire temperatur e, ther efore let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less befor e adjusting the tire pr essures. When pr essure is adjusted on hot tir es to the cold inflation pr essur e, t[...]

Black plate (175,1) q KEY W arning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) (with Advanced Key) This indicator has two colors. KEY W arning Light (Red) When illuminated l When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, it illumi nates momentarily an d then goes out. l If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless system, it illuminates c[...]

Black plate (176,1) KEY Indicator Light (Green) When illuminated When the start knob is pushed in from the LOCK position, the syst em confirms that the correct advanced key is inside the vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green ) illuminates, and the start knob can be turned to the ACC position (page 3-9). When flashing When the advanced key battery[...]

Black plate (177,1) q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransmission) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Gear position indicator 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 indica[...]

Black plate (178,1) NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse is r eplaced, the DSC will be inoperable. In this case, the DSC OFF indicator light flashes and the TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates. T o make the DSC operable, do the following pr ocedure with the battery connected. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. T urn the st[...]

Black plate (179,1) q Headlight Auto-Leveling Malfunction Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on far a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the indicator light will illuminate when the h eadlight auto- leveling system has a mal function. If the indicator ligh t illuminates, co ntact an Authorized [...]

Black plate (180,1) q Tir e 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 arning (with Advanced Key) W arning indicator s for the advanced key , such as “ the advanced key removed from vehicle warning ” , u[...]

Black plate (181,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T o turn on the lights, turn the headlight switch on the en d of the control 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 dischar ging the battery , don't leave the lights on while th[...]

Black plate (182,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original posit ion 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 relea sed. q Head[...]

Black plate (183,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever down (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 light continues to flash after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position . Right turn Left turn OFF [...]

Black plate (184,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt. Do [...]

Black plate (185,1) 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 operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-16). If it's OK, consul t an Authorized Mazda[...]

Black plate (186,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defroster clear s frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster . The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off autom atically . The indicator light illu minates d[...]

Black plate (187,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all [...]

Black plate (188,1) WARNING Do not use the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature: Using the HomeLink system with any garage door opener that lac ks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards is dangerous. (This includes garage doors manufactured before April 1, 19[...]

Black plate (189,1) The HomeLink system provi des 3 buttons which can be individually selec ted and programmed using the transmitte rs for current, on-market device s as follows: 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons (buttons one and three) ― releasing only when the indicator light begins to flas h (after 20 seconds). Do not hold the b[...]

Black plate (190,1) HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device. NOTE T o program the r emaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “ Programming ” ― step 2. Do not repeat step 1. For questions or comments, pleas e contact HomeLink at www.homel ink.com or 1- 800-355-3515. q Gate operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-fr[...]

Black plate (191,1) 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 (192,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being discharged, do not leave the fan contr ol dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (193,1) 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 conditioner , mist may come out fr om the ven[...]

Black plate (194,1) 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_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page194 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:4 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (195,1) Control Panel Climate control infor mation 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 (196,1) Mode selector switch Press the mode selector switch to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE T o set the air vent to , pr ess the windshield defr oster switch. A/C switch Push the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at posit ion 1, 2, 3, or [...]

Black plate (197,1) This position can be used when driving on a dusty road or in similar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooli ng of the interior . WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, whic[...]

Black plate (198,1) 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 engin e overheating. If the gauge indica tes overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-16). NOTE l When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature c[...]

Black plate (199,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air conditioner 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 selector to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control d[...]

Black plate (200,1) Antenna q Rear Window Antenna The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals. CAUTION When washing th e inside rear window, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning products could damage the antenn a. Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the aud[...]

Black plate (201,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains 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 characteri[...]

Black plate (202,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmi tter move in straight lines and become weak in vall eys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenl y , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast si[...]

Black plate (203,1) 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 (204,1) 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 immediately when placed in the unit.[...]

Black plate (205,1) 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 (206,1) 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 malfunction. 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 wip[...]

Black plate (207,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this pr oduct only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this pr oduct in any commercial (i.e. r evenue- generating) real time br oadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), br oadcasting/streaming [...]

Black plate (208,1) About folders an d files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folders during playback 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 numbe r is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy fr[...]

Black plate (209,1) About ID3 T ag display l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been input using V er .1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3 formats. Any other data that may have been input cannot be displ ayed. l This unit can only display English (including numerals) one-byt e characters. Use only Eng lish (including numerals) [...]

Black plate (210,1) MEMO 6-20 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page210 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:4 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (211,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displ ayed on the information display . l There are two types of CD players. Check which CD player your vehicle is equipped with. In-dash CD Changer Cassette T ape Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. CD Player (non-MP3 compatible) CD Player (MP3 compatible) Power/V olume/Sound[...]

Black plate (212,1) 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 ag ain to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the bat[...]

Black plate (213,1) * * Bose Sound System- equipped model * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2. T urn the aud io control dial to ad just the selected functions as foll ows: 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 tr[...]

Black plate (214,1) The following four modes are available. Select the desired mode. Mode V olume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum T urn the audio control dial to select ALC OFF or ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 modes. The selected mode will be indicated. * AudioPilot TM (Bose ® Sound System- equipped model) AudioPilot automatic ally adjusts audio volume[...]

Black plate (215,1) MEMO 6-25 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page215 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:4 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (216,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning button Scan b utton 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 ba nd selector button ( ) switches the[...]

Black plate (217,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( , )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( , ) a gain during this interval. Preset chann[...]

Black plate (218,1) 1221 A venue Of The Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 Attention: Customer Care Include your Sirius Radio ESN (Electronic Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting techni cal assistance. See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for complete satelli te radio activation procedures and informat ion on how to di[...]

Black plate (219,1) MEMO 6-29 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page219 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:4 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (220,1) 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 (221,1) 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 button again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forwar d or r ewind, it automatically stops and starts playing. Reversing Press the program button[...]

Black plate (222,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í 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 Folder up button Folder do wn button Display feed dial Musi[...]

Black plate (223,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through 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 sk[...]

Black plate (224,1) 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) This unit can only r ead English (including numerals) one-byte characters. Depending on the CD writing software used, proper display may not be possible. Display scroll (MP3 compat ible [...]

Black plate (225,1) MEMO 6-35 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page225 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:4 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (226,1) 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 (227,1) 2. W ait 3 seconds or press the load butt on ( ) 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-inserted CD will be played automatically when: l No other CD is inserted within 15 seconds after “ IN ?[...]

Black plate (228,1) Disc search Press the disc up button ( ) to skip forward to the beginning of the next CD. Press the disc down button ( )t o skip back to the beginn ing of the previous CD. Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( , ) during playback to start the [...]

Black plate (229,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. 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 (230,1) Audio Control Switch Operation When the audio unit is turned 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 turned to the LOCK position. l When the power button on th[...]

Black plate (231,1) NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer , and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: l A cassette deck, CD, CD changer , or SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio system. l A cassette tape, or CD has not been inserted. q Seek Switch When listening to the ra dio Press [...]

Black plate (232,1) 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. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyo ne except qualified ser vice personnel. If se[...]

Black plate (233,1) 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 (234,1) q Overhead Lights Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door is open l Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off Light is on when any door is open Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on q Map L[...]

Black plate (235,1) Information Display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient T emperature Display (Ou tside T emper ature Display) l Climate Control Displa y l Audio Display Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-45 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page235 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:4 PM Form N[...]

Black plate (236,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displ ayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLK switch un til 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 [...]

Black plate (237,1) q Audio Display The audio system stat us is displayed. T o operate the audio syst em, refer to “ Audio System ” (page 6-10). Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. 1. Open the cover . 2. Press the lighter in and relea se it. When ready for use, it automatically pops out. Interior Comfort Interior Equi[...]

Black plate (238,1) CAUTION Ø Don't touch the metal part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. Ø Don't hold the lighter in because it will overheat. Ø 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 equiva[...]

Black plate (239,1) Cup Holder WARNING Never use a cup 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 th e contents spill, you could be scalded. Do not put anything other than cups or drink cans in cup holders: Putting objects other than cups or drink cans [...]

Black plate (240,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To redu ce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, kee p the storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeg lasses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A [...]

Black plate (241,1) 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 filled with fluid (e.g. cosmetic fragr ance) in the console box. If the fluid leaks, it could damage the navig ation system or the electrical wiring, [...]

Black plate (242,1) T o open, squeeze the latch and pull the lid down. When closing the storage box, put the storage box back in its original position until you hear a click sound. NOTE When using the storage box to store heavy accessories, r emove the storage box befor e placing or removing the accessories. Insert the key (auxiliary key * ) and tu[...]

Black plate (243,1) 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 c enter console. CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pa y attention to the following: Ø Do n[...]

Black plate (244,1) 6-54 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page244 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:4 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (245,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Em ergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ....[...]

Black plate (246,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will f[...]

Black plate (247,1) 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_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page247 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:4 PM Form No.8X44-EA-0[...]

Black plate (248,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Open the tool box. 2. T urn the jack screw counterclockwis e. T o secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. q Spare Ti re A temporary spare tire is not equipp ed with your Mazda. If an emergency tire repair is needed, repai r the flat tire with the emergency flat tire repair kit (pag[...]

Black plate (249,1) CAUTION Ø When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decre ase compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully. Ø To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, obser ve the following precautions: Ø Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Ø Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not[...]

Black plate (250,1) q About the IMS Emergency Flat Tir e Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit includes the following items. T ire sealant Injection hose Compressor Case Instruction Repaired tire sticker V alve core tool Spare valv e core Speed restriction sticker WARNING Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant: Ingestion of tir[...]

Black plate (251,1) 4. Unload passengers and luggage, and remove the emergency flat tire repair kit. 5. Shake the tire sealant well. CAUTION If the bottle is shaken after the injection hose is screw ed on, tire sealant could spray out from th e injection hose. Tire sealant contacting clothing or other objects may be impossib le to remove. Shake the[...]

Black plate (252,1) CAUTION If there is air remaining in the tire when the valve core is removed, the valve core could fly out. Remove the valve core carefully. 8. T urn the valve core counterclockwise with the valve core tool and remove the valve core. V alve V alve core NOTE Stor e the valve cor e in a place wher e it won't get dirty . 9. Re[...]

Black plate (253,1) NOTE Do not throw away the empty tir e sealant bottle after use. Return the empty tire sealant bottle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when r eplacing the tire. The empty tir e sealant bottle will need to be used to extract and dispose of the used sealant fr om the tire. 13. Attach the vehicle speed restriction sticker in a place w[...]

Black plate (254,1) WARNING Never operate the compressor above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm 2 , 3 bar, 43.5 psi): Operating the compress or above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm 2 , 3 bar, 43.5 psi) is dangerous. When the inflation pressure rises above 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm 2 , 3 bar, 43.5 psi), heated air will be exhausted from the back of the compressor and you could b[...]

Black plate (255,1) NOTE When checking the tir e inflation pr essure with the tir e pr essure gauge on the compr essor unit, make sur e the compr essor switch is turned off. 21. If the tire inflation pressure remains stable, the tire repair is compl ete. Drive the vehicle with care to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the tire replaced. CAUTION Ø[...]

Black plate (256,1) 3. T urn on the haz ard warning flasher . 4. Have everyone get out of the ve hicle and away from the vehicle and traffic. 5. Remove the jack, and tool (page 7-3). 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the tire to be changed. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire. NOTE When blocking a tir e,[...]

Black plate (257,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jackin g positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle 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 recomm ended in this[...]

Black plate (258,1) q Locking Lug Nuts If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and 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 (259,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recom mended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen whil e driving and ca use the tire t[...]

Black plate (260,1) 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. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is runni[...]

Black plate (261,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-13). CAUTION If the engine continues to overhea t or frequently overhea ts, have the cooling sy[...]

Black plate (262,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine does not start the first time, perform the following procedure to start the engine. 1. While the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and crank the engine for about 7 to 8 seconds. 2. Release the ignitio n switch and accelerator pedal. 3. S[...]

Black plate (263,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So follow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fol l[...]

Black plate (264,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can ca use serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a frozen [...]

Black plate (265,1) 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 allow the vehicle s to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the boost er battery and all unnecessary electrica l loads in both [...]

Black plate (266,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to star t it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicle s to collide. The occupants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transmiss[...]

Black plate (267,1) 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 law s must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (rear whee ls) off the ground. If[...]

Black plate (268,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for tow ing. They are designed ONLY 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. W rap the lug[...]

Black plate (269,1) 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front Rear CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or dise ngage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tigh tened to the bumper. Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towin[...]

Black plate (270,1) 7-26 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page270 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:5 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (271,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................. ................................ 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance .............................. ..............[...]

Black plate (272,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedu re it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reli able and qualified service shop perfor m the work, preferably an Authorized Ma[...]

Black plate (273,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are being used l Driving on rough or muddy ro[...]

Black plate (274,1) 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 (275,1) 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 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, rep[...]

Black plate (276,1) 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 (277,1) 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 (278,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician shoul d make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependab le operation. 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 clut[...]

Black plate (279,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete servi ce may result in problems. This section gives instructions 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 service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance durin g t[...]

Black plate (280,1) 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) 8-10 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page2[...]

Black plate (281,1) Engine Oil CAUTION Do not use either synthetic or semi- synthetic motor oil. Otherwis e engine starting per formance could worsen. NOTE l Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l The Mazda RX-8 requir es regular checking of the engine oil level. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine [...]

Black plate (282,1) Except U.S.A. and CAN ADA (ILSA C) The quality designation SL,SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the en gine to normal operating temperature. 3. T urn it off and wait at lea[...]

Black plate (283,1) NOTE l Each mark from the F mark equates to about 0.5 L (US 0.5 qt, Imp 0.4 qt). Ther e ar e 3 marks between L and F . l V erify that the engine cover is securely installed. Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENGINE IS HOT: A[...]

Black plate (284,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a pr eset 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 coolant should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolan t res[...]

Black plate (285,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown 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 r eplaced earlier than the specified replacement interval indicated in the scheduled maintenance (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empt y or new [...]

Black plate (286,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine: Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medic al attention. Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fi[...]

Black plate (287,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . Full Low OK Use plain water if washer 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 the[...]

Black plate (288,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. Ø To 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 (289,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wiping efficiency could be redu ced. So don't use the driver's side metal stiffeners on t[...]

Black plate (290,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to ca use cancer and reproduct ive harm. Read the following precautions carefull y before using the batter y or inspecting t[...]

Black plate (291,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can ca use serious burns and injuries. Maintenance and Care Owner M[...]

Black plate (292,1) NOTE l Remove the engine and battery covers befor e performing battery maintenance. Engine cov er Battery cov er l If the cover has been r emoved, install it in the reverse order of r emoval. 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 terminal[...]

Black plate (293,1) The T ire Pressure Moni toring System í does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day , incl uding whether the tires all look inflated properly . Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare í ) when the tir es are cold. Maintain recommended press ures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tir[...]

Black plate (294,1) Forward Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-6) and inspe ct the lug nuts for tightn[...]

Black plate (295,1) NOTE (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wir e r einforcement in the sidewalls ar e used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel. Refer to System Err or Activation on page 5-30. l Be sur e to install the tir e pr essure sensors whenever tir es or wheels ar e r eplaced. Refer [...]

Black plate (296,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they ar e not being used on the road. It is r ecommended that tires generally be r eplaced when they ar e 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or fr equent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Y ou should r eplace the spare tire when you replace the other r [...]

Black plate (297,1) 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 (298,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elec tric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the g[...]

Black plate (299,1) High-beam bulb 1. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 2. Disconnect the bulb from the elect rical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pullin[...]

Black plate (300,1) NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol befor e being used. l Use the pr otective cover and carton of the r eplacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb pr omptly out of the reach of childr en. q Replacing a Fog Light Bulb í Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedu[...]

Black plate (301,1) q Replacing a Bulb (Interior) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 1. Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver . 2. W rap a flat head screwdriver wi th a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhead ligh t as shown in the figure, and then remove the overhead light unit. 3. T urn the socket and [...]

Black plate (302,1) V anity mirror lights Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. T runk light 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. q Replacing a Bulb (Rear) Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/ T aillights, Reve[...]

Black plate (303,1) High-mount brake light 1. T urn the cen ter section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and trunk rear trim. Remov al Installation 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. [...]

Black plate (304,1) Fuses Y our vehicle's electrical 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 Authori zed Mazda Dealer as soon a[...]

Black plate (305,1) Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. T urn off the igni tion switch and all other switches. 2. Remove the fuse block cover . Next[...]

Black plate (306,1) 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 (307,1) 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 (308,1) 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 (309,1) 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 protective proper ties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on[...]

Black plate (310,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap wat er can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicl e and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary[...]

Black plate (311,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleaner 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 vehic[...]

Black plate (312,1) WARNING Dry wet bra kes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance is norma l: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light brak ing will indicate whether the brakes have been affe[...]

Black plate (313,1) q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals and 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 underbo dy parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with ant[...]

Black plate (314,1) 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 imm ediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents conta in ingredients which may cause discolo[...]

Black plate (315,1) Piano black panel The following parts are fitted with panels that have been treated 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 dirt from the surface. NOTE Scratches or nicks on the panels resulting fr om the use of a har d br[...]

Black plate (316,1) 8-46 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page316 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:5 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (317,1) 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 (318,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (319,1) 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. Purchase 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 contact your neares t Mazda Distributor . C[...]

Black plate (320,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of prima ry concern 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 (321,1) 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 (322,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boulev[...]

Black plate (323,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is our business. That is why 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 or servicin[...]

Black plate (324,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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 C[...]

Black plate (325,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent 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 Califo[...]

Black plate (326,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety stand ards. 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 (327,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emi ssion 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 (328,1) 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 built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration problems, sati sfactory[...]

Black plate (329,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and access ories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When yo u install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems[...]

Black plate (330,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your cou ntry: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a [...]

Black plate (331,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-15 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page331 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:5 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (332,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. Nationa l 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 [...]

Black plate (333,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either sep arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is es[...]

Black plate (334,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This infor mation identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. q Informatio[...]

Black plate (335,1) 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 an d 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 differe[...]

Black plate (336,1) 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 (337,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condition s on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-hal f (1 1/2) times as well on the government course[...]

Black plate (338,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T empor ary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in milli meters 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 explanation[...]

Black plate (339,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit numbe r indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply constructi on ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates [...]

Black plate (340,1) 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 Tir e Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recom[...]

Black plate (341,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation press ures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tire s is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in an[...]

Black plate (342,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicl e can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire provi ding information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant , tire size, and date of manufacture.[...]

Black plate (343,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tir e Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum t[...]

Black plate (344,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side . Tire performan ce will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip different ial) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of di[...]

Black plate (345,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safet y . So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l A void fast starts, stops and turns l A void po tholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parkin[...]

Black plate (346,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could res ult in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to k[...]

Black plate (347,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the veh icle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include pa ssengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicl e when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combi[...]

Black plate (348,1) 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 occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subt[...]

Black plate (349,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849[...]

Black plate (350,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injur y as a result of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engine, transmis sion and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of cont[...]

Black plate (351,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trai ler . GCWR (Gross Combination W e ight 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. (Im[...]

Black plate (352,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specificat ions: Exceeding the GV WR or the GAWR specif ied on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could resu lt in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carryin g capacities than the originals be[...]

Black plate (353,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehic[...]

Black plate (354,1) 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 notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

Black plate (355,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-rel ated defect to T ransport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

Black plate (356,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda servi ce publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repai r . 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.[...]

Black plate (357,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper operat ion and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manua l. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications 9-41 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page357 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:5 PM Form No[...]

Black plate (358,1) 9-42 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page358 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:5 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (359,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... ................................................ 10-2 V ehicle Informat ion Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. ............................................[...]

Black plate (360,1) 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 (361,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page361 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:5 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (362,1) 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 Trailing side N3Y1 18 110A, N3H1 18 110D *1 Leading side N3Y8 18 1 10A, N3Y9 18 1 10A, N3H5 18 1 10A *1 Spark-plug g[...]

Black plate (363,1) 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 (364,1) 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 (365,1) Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation press ure. Refer to T ire Inflation Pressure on page 8-22. 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 8-34. Specifications 10-7 R[...]

Black plate (366,1) 10-8 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page366 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:5 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (367,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page367 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:5 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

Black plate (368,1) A Accessory Socket .................. ............ 6-53 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-13 Advanced Key .................................. ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-16 Auxiliary key .....[...]

Black plate (369,1) C Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-20 Installing child-restraint systems ....................................... 2-24 LA TCH child-res traint systems ....................................... 2-30 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-47 Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas spe[...]

Black plate (370,1) F Front Seats (Manually Operated Se ats) ............... .. 2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-37 Gauge ......................................... 5-36 Requirements ... ............................ 4-2 T ank capacity ................. ......... ... 10-5 Fuses ................................................. 8[...]

Black plate (371,1) L Lane-Change Signals ............... ......... 5-57 Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-27 Specifications ............................. 10-6 Lighter .......................................... .. ... 6-47 Lighting Control ............................... 5-55 Lubricant Quality ........................... ...[...]

Black plate (372,1) S Seats Front seat (Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5 Front seat (Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2 Rear seat ....................................... 2-8 Seat warmer ............................... ... 2-8 Security System Immobilizer system (with advanced key) ................... 3-41 Immobilizer system (without[...]

Black plate (373,1) V V ehicle Informat ion Labels ............... 10-2 W W arning Lights ................................. 5-39 ABS ............................................ 5-41 Air bag system ............... ............ 5-44 Automatic transmissio n .............. 5-46 Brake system .............................. 5-41 Charging system .........[...]

Black plate (374,1) 1 1-8 RX-8_8X44-EA-07G_Edition1 Page374 Friday , May 1 1 2007 5:5 PM Form No.8X44-EA-07G[...]

©2007 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan Ma y 2007(Print1) Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V olume Adjustment 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 ne[...]

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 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP41[...]

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 ................................................................................ 46 (Memor y P oint Storage), (Memory Point Confirmation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory P oint Deletion), (All Memor y P oint Deletion), (Displays [...]

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 f or extended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine tur ned off . The navigation system ma y not[...]

9 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP41[...]

10 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions Z C ( RET key Returns to the previous screen. VO I C E k e y l Initiates vocal guidance f or route maneuvers . l Adjusts screen quality . ( page 28) P D E l l M D ( ZOOM RET VOICE POS ENTER MENU Jo ystick l Selects items by tilting it up , down, right, and le[...]

11 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Switching the Display Mode ZOOM key Changes the map scale. ( page 29) POS (P osition) key Displa ys your current position. ENTER key l Ex ecutes a selected item. l Displa ys pop up menu. MENU key Displa ys menu. ( page 16) ZOOM POS ENTER MENU DIM key Switches the displa y to da y mode or night mode. ( pa[...]

12 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions MENU key Displa ys menu. ( page 16) MENU VO I C E k e y l Initiates vocal guidance f or route maneuvers . l Adjusts screen quality . ( page 28) VOICE Mazda RX-8 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP?[...]

13 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor ZOOM key Changes the map scale. ( page 29) RET key Retur ns to the pre vious screen. POS (P osition) key Displa ys your current position. ZOOM RET POS Jo ystick 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 Di[...]

14 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[...]

15 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 22) 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[...]

16 Routing Address Book Getting started Men u Menu appears when pressing . MENU Destination Entr y and Route Search ( page 30) Address Book ( page 46) Cancel Guidance ( page 41) Route Options ( page 42) V olume ( page 50) Set Clock ( page 17) Navigation Set Up ( page 18) 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP[...]

17 Getting started Set Cloc k The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided b y a GPS satellite. Bef ore Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you pref er 24-hour displa y; f or 12-hour displa y . Select to mov e the setting ahead by one hour , and similarly , select to mov e it back [...]

18 Routing Address Book Getting started 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 following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and list[...]

19 Getting started 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 display will automatically s witch between Day and Night illumination mode when the headlights are turned off and on respectively . l [...]

20 Routing Address Book Getting started 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 to display the estimated arr[...]

21 Getting started 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 Selection MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [QUICK [...]

22 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up Y ou can change the language of the menu and the v oice guidance. Before Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A GE] screen Select your pref erred languag e from the list. 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP?[...]

23 Getting started Na vigation Set Up Bef ore 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 T urn Arro w (on first screen) While using route guidance, the directions for the ne xt junction where you ha ve to turn are shown as [...]

24 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou to correct any error in the position or direction of y our vehicle displa y . 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 adjust the direction in whi[...]

25 Getting started select . h you are u rrent o mplete. Map V ersion The map and software v ersion numbers can be confir med using this function. select Map and software v ersions are now display ed. ENTER ENTER ENTER N TER ENTER ENTER 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP[...]

26 Routing Address Book Getting started 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 scale/Map scale f or Dual-scree[...]

27 Getting started Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 29) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 52) (3) Clock Clock will be displa yed when you set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehicle marker Shows the current position and direction of your v ehicle. (5) Scale display D[...]

28 Routing Address Book Getting started Displa y Menu screen will be shown when y ou press (DISP) and hold. Note Display Men u screen will be disappeared when they hav e been unused during a few seconds . n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightness Select "ADJ", and then "BRIGHT". The screen will brighten when[...]

29 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 dr iving. Operating the system will distract the driv er from look[...]

30 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[...]

31 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. 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. [...]

32 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 [...]

33 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. W hen entering h e destination p oint directly elect W hen narro wing own to category ame elect W hen narro wing own to city ame elect W hen narro wing own t o t he earest facility elect W hen narro wing own to a phone umber elect Select the category name from t[...]

34 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[...]

35 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 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP41[...]

36 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[...]

37 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entr y , please refer to page 39. 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 [...]

38 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[...]

39 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 [...]

40 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[...]

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

42 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[...]

43 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 [...]

44 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 : Move the s : Carry out a be display e : Stop the s : Carr y out a be display e : Move to t h : Displays t h POIs : Dis p selected, it selected t o ENTER 1%>(%C2%:-C)%?[...]

45 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 advance quickly . : Stop the simulation[...]

46 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[...]

47 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[...]

48 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 1%>(%C2%:-C)%?[...]

49 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[...]

50 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V olume Adjustment 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 re[...]

51 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[...]

52 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[...]

53 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 displaye d 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 [...]

54 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[...]

55 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 Au thorized Mazda Dealer to ask for repair service[...]

56 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 [...]

57 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[...]

58 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 , [...]