Mazda 2010 RX-8 инструкция обслуживания

Black plate (1,1) RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page1 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (2,1) RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page2 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

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

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_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page5 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E 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. [...]

Black plate (6,1) RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page6 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

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_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page7 W ednesday , Apri[...]

Black plate (8,1) *Refer to Navigation System at the separate manual (if equipped). The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-2 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Dashboard and Interior Overview RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page8 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09[...]

Black plate (9,1) Power door lock switch ............................................................. ........................ page 3-29 Outside mirror switch ................................................................ ........................ page 3-56 Dashboard illumination ......................................... .........................[...]

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page10 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .............................. ...................................................... ........................ page 3-33 Rear window defros ter ....................................................... ............................. ... page 5-66 Antenna ................................... ................................[...]

Black plate (12,1) 1-6 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page12 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

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

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 bag components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Su ch modifications could damage the sup[...]

Black plate (15,1) (Recaro manufactured buc ket seats) í Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not [...]

Black plate (16,1) (Dial type) T o change the seatb ack angle, lean forward slightly while rotating the dial to the desired position. (Lever type) T o change the seatb ack angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever . Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever . Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the[...]

Black plate (17,1) q Folding the Seat (Passenger's seat only) WARNING Do not drive with the seatbac k unlocked: All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving th e seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggag e to strike occupants in a sudden stop or c[...]

Black plate (18,1) (Recaro manufactured buc ket seats) í Pull the lever upward to fold the seatback forward. T o return the seatbac k to its o n-road position T o return the seatback to its on-roa d position, press the seatb ack rearward until is locks in place. After returning the seatback to its on-roa d position, make sure it is secured by atte[...]

Black plate (19,1) CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation becaus e excessive use can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when th e engine is stoppe d. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power. Ø Do not use the switch to mak[...]

Black plate (20,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not 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 protec[...]

Black plate (21,1) q Seat Position Memory One-touch seat position programming and a activation function are availab le on the driver's seat. CAUTION When activating the seat position, do not place your hands or fingers around the seat bottom. The seat moves to the desired position automatically, and if your hands or fingers are placed around t[...]

Black plate (22,1) NOTE If any of the following occurs, the seat position activation function cancels: l A seat adjustment switch other than a lumbar support switch is operated. l The vehicle moves or starts to move. l The selected programming button 1, 2, or 3 or the set button is pressed again. l The set button is operated. q Lumbar Support Adjus[...]

Black plate (23,1) NOTE The operation cancels in the following cases: l A seat adjustment switch other than a lumbar support switch is operated. l The set button is operated. l Any pr ogramming button ― is pr essed. l The vehicle moves or starts to move. The seat stops moving when it returns to its on-road position. A be ep sound is heard at this[...]

Black plate (24,1) Seat W armer í 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. WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from the seat warmer may be too ho t for [...]

Black plate (25,1) NOTE Use the seat warmer when the engine is running, and do not continue to use it for a long period of time. The temperature of the seat warmer cannot be adjusted beyond High and Low because the seat warmer is controlled by a thermostat. Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2-13 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page25 W ednesday , April 1[...]

Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during acciden ts and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat bel[...]

Black plate (27,1) Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended: One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. Like the air bags, the front seat belt pretensioners will only function once. While it is safer to use a post-crash (a seat [...]

Black plate (28,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly , but never across the stomach area. Pe[...]

Black plate (29,1) Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat WARNING Do not use a front seat belt while seated in a rear seat: Using a front seat belt, which is stored in the rear door, is dangerous as the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity during sudd en braking or in a collision, which could result in serious, injury or death[...]

Black plate (30,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue 3. Inser t the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a click sound. Seat belt tongue Seat belt buckle WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Por tion of the Seat Belt: Impr[...]

Black plate (31,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle . If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting pr operly , have i[...]

Black plate (32,1) WARNING Wear seat belts only as recom mended in this owner's manual: Incorrect position ing 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 de[...]

Black plate (33,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po sition or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a speci fied period of time. A system malfunct[...]

Black plate (34,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessar y: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is danger ous. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protec tion and you could be seriously injur ed. Only use the extender when it is required to fa[...]

Black plate (35,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/ Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the[...]

Black plate (36,1) Driver seated/Front passenge r seated The seat belt warning funct ion reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminat[...]

Black plate (37,1) 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 requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (38,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stop s, a child must be properly restrain ed 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'[...]

Black plate (39,1) Do not install a front-faci ng child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, th e force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installi ng a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passe nger seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger [...]

Black plate (40,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bag s: 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 [...]

Black plate (41,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and there[...]

Black plate (42,1) 3. Push the child-res traint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. A clicking noise from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locki ng mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. NOTE Inspect this function before [...]

Black plate (43,1) 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 result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching[...]

Black plate (44,1) 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 because your vehicle has side air bags , a front-facing child-restraint sys tem should be put on the front passenger seat only when it is u[...]

Black plate (45,1) 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt [...]

Black plate (46,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child -restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passeng er air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate: 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 (47,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially desig ned LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjun c[...]

Black plate (48,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Seats) 1. Expan d the open seam s on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH 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.[...]

Black plate (49,1) 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 result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching[...]

Black plate (50,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Y ou can locate the various air bags by the use of “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. The se indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. The air bags are installed in the foll[...]

Black plate (51,1) 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 appropria te air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side fo rces that are at le[...]

Black plate (52,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly ou t 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 (53,1) Do not touch the components of the supplemental 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 vehicl[...]

Black plate (54,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two basic subsys tems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger d a[...]

Black plate (55,1) Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switch es (page 2-44) Driver seat slide position sensor Front seats Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-43 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page55 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (56,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a frontal imp act of greater than moder ate 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[...]

Black plate (57,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is equipped with a front passen ger seat weight sensors as a part of the supplemental restraint syst em. (page 2-32). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensor s determine the tota l seated weight on the front passenger seat. The SAS unit[...]

Black plate (58,1) If the front passenger weight sensors are working properly , the indicator light illumi nates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posit ion. After a specified period of time it goes out. The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on [...]

Black plate (59,1) 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 lbs) required for air bag deployment is dang erous. The front passenge[...]

Black plate (60,1) 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 lbs) is dangerou s. The front passe nger seat weight senso rs will detect the[...]

Black plate (61,1) CAUTION Ø To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensors in the front seat bottoms: Ø Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heav y luggage on them. Ø Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. Ø To allow the sensors to function properly,[...]

Black plate (62,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the side and curta in air bags and after the inflation, the side and curtain air bags quickly deflate. How ever , the side air ba[...]

Black plate (63,1) Front air bag activation The front air bags will inflate if the severity of impact is above the designed threshold level. l Hitting a soli d wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph). l Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard object. l Landing hard or the vehicle falling. l Frontal impact within about a 30 degree rang[...]

Black plate (64,1) l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may no t provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following cases: l Collision from the rear . l Impact to the side, but it may deploy the side and curtain air bags. l V ehi[...]

Black plate (65,1) l V ehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy the side and curtain air b ags. Non-activation of side and curtain air bag The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases: [...]

Black plate (66,1) A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light const antly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po sition. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an ac cident. WARNING Never tamper with [...]

Black plate (67,1) NOTE If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary r estraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accor dance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer , refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ” (page 9-2). Essential Safety Eq[...]

Black plate (68,1) 2-56 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page68 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Ent ry and Start System .............................. .. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Adva nced Keyless Function[...]

Black plate (70,1) 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, without operating the key . l Starting the engine without operating the key . Additional functio[...]

Black plate (71,1) 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 (72,1) CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not funct ion correctly under the following conditi ons: Ø The advanced key is carried with comm unication devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is cov ered by a metal object. Ø The advanced key is near electron ic devices such[...]

Black plate (73,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is insta lled 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 the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as i[...]

Black plate (74,1) 3. Inser t a small flathead screw driver into the crack and press the battery out. 4. Inser t the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinser t the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, cons[...]

Black plate (75,1) 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 ar e high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become [...]

Black plate (76,1) 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 (77,1) Front passenger door request switch T o unlock the doors, press the request switch. A beep sound wi ll be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flas h twice. 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 heard for confirmation when the doors are [...]

Black plate (78,1) LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to help protect against theft. LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be turned 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 pa[...]

Black plate (79,1) Starting the engine NOTE l Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interfer ence-Causing Equipment Standar d 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 (80,1) 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 3-21). NOTE In the following cases, the KEY warning light (r ed) illuminates and [...]

Black plate (81,1) T urning off the engine NOTE For improved engine starting performance the next time you start the engine after only driving the vehicle a short distance, turn off the engine after 1 or mor e of the variable red zone lamps in the tachometer have turned off. 1. Move the shift lever to the P position (Automatic transmissio n). 2. Tu[...]

Black plate (82,1) Operation Using Advanced Key Functions q Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditional keyless entry butto ns to remotely lock and unlock the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Press the buttons slowly and carefully . NOTE l The keyless entry system[...]

Black plate (83,1) T o confirm that all doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound. NOTE The hazar d warning lights flash when the theft deterr ent system is armed. The hazar d warning lights do not flash if all the doors ar e locked befor e the theft-deterr ent system is[...]

Black plate (84,1) (T urning on the alarm ) Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will occur: l The horn sounds intermittently . l The hazard warning ligh ts flash. NOTE However , if the driver is too close to the vehicle the panic button may not function. (T urni[...]

Black plate (85,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter batte ry or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key . Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key , refer to Locking, Unlocking wit[...]

Black plate (86,1) W arning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction W arning Light If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrum ent cluster illuminate s continuously . CAUTION If the KEY warnin g light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle with the advanced keyless fu[...]

Black plate (87,1) q Request Switch Inoperable W arning Beep If the request switch for a front door is pressed under the follo wing conditions while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 6 times to indic ate that the front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l The start knob has not been returned to the [...]

Black plate (88,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following funct ion settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function At Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced key battery dead indicator KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate that the advanced key battery power [...]

Black plate (89,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator light in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-18). W arning How to check When a door is open, a continuous[...]

Black plate (90,1) Keys (without Advanc ed Key) WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these ne w kinds of keys [...]

Black plate (91,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System (with Retractable T ype Key) This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows.[...]

Black plate (92,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) fr om the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors can be locked by pr essing the lock button while any other door is open. However , the hazar d wa[...]

Black plate (93,1) T o confirm that all doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will flash once. NOTE l Pr essing the transmitter lock button to lock the doors while any door is open does not sound the horn. l The hazar d warning lights fl[...]

Black plate (94,1) q T ransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the trans mitter are inoperable and the operat ion indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is no[...]

Black plate (95,1) 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 with a finger , use a small flathead scr ewdriver to pr ess out the battery . 5. Put in the new battery (CR1 620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and bac[...]

Black plate (96,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all child ren and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather, temper atures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children[...]

Black plate (97,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock either front door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it out. Door-lock knob Lock Unlock T o lock either front door with the door- lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . Door-lock knob NOTE l (W ith ad[...]

Black plate (98,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with the key . All doors unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position for one second or longer . Unlock Lock NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position in the driver's door lock for a[...]

Black plate (99,1) Locking, unlocking with transm itter (with retractable type key) All doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-23). q Freestyle Doors The pillarless freestyle doors are front and rear-hinged for ease of ingress and egress to the rear seat. Opening the fre[...]

Black plate (100,1) Closing the freestyle doors 1. Close the rear door first, and then close the front door . Front door Rear door 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 opera[...]

Black plate (101,1) T runk Lid WARNING Never allow a per son to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is dangerous. In addition , the person in the trunk could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collis ion. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas enter ing the cabin of a vehicle through an open tru[...]

Black plate (102,1) Opening the trunk lid with the request switch (with advanced key) The trunk lid can be opened by operating the request switch on the trunk lid while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle, refer to Operations Using Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7). Opening the trunk lid with the transmitter (with advanced key) The tr[...]

Black plate (103,1) Inside T runk Release Lever Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parent s should be aware that chil dren may be tempted to play [...]

Black plate (104,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk relea se lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk end trim. Power Windo[...]

Black plate (105,1) q Operating the Power Windows NOTE l The passenger power window can be operated with the door switch when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position (page 3-40). l The passenger power window can also be operated by the power window master contr ol switches on the driver's door . Driv [...]

Black plate (106,1) NOTE (POWER WINDOW RESET PROCEDURE) If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons such as a switch continues to be operated after the window is fully open/close, the power windows will not fully open and close automatically . Resetting of the automatic function can be performed using the driver[...]

Black plate (107,1) NOTE l The two-step down function cannot be canceled if the procedur e is not completed within the specified times, or the procedur e is changed along the way . T o redo the pr ocedur e, first turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and proceed fr om the beginning. l If you are unable to cancel the function despite carryin[...]

Black plate (108,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position (button not depressed), all power windows on each door can be operated. W ith the lock switch in the locked position (button depressed), only the driver's side powe r window can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position WARNING Unless a passenge[...]

Black plate (109,1) WARNING Use the remote auto-window functio n only when you can see the vehicle and it is in a secure area : Do not let children play with your keys. If they open the window without your knowing, the open windows are an even bigger invitation to a th ief than leaving the doors unlocked. The windows can be opened for ventilating t[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) NOTE The window opening operation also can be stopped by turning the key back. However , the doors will lock. Closing The windows can be close d in case they are left open after getting out of the vehicle. NOTE (W ith advanced key) If the auto-lock function (page 3-8) has been activated, the doors automatically lock as you walk[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Rear Quarter Windows Open or close a swing-o ut rear quarter window by releasing the latch and movi ng the window . NOTE When parked in public areas, it is best to keep the rear quarter windows closed for security . q Opening a Window Pull the latch inward and then push the window outward. q Closing a Window Pull the latch inwa[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard. Open Close CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened sec[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. T ilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up or extend par t of their body throug h the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the bod y through t[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) T o close to the desired position , press the front of the tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open q Power Moonroof Re-set Procedur e If the battery is disco nnected, the moonroof may not operat e correctly . The moonroof will not operate correctly until it is re-set. Carry out the following procedure to re-set the moonroof and [...]

Black plate (1 16,1) 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 advanced key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the imm[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) 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 may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wit[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) NOTE l The engine may not start and the security indicator light may illuminate or flash if the advanced key is placed in an ar ea wher e it is difficult for the system to detect the signal, such as on the dashboard, or in the glove box. Move the advanced key to another place, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and [...]

Black plate (1 19,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the immobilizer system [...]

Black plate (120,1) 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 may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with[...]

Black plate (121,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on or flashes when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start. l Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the pr oper key and your en[...]

Black plate (122,1) l Opening the trunk lid by operating the trunk lid release butt on. If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until a door is unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with the key or with the transmitter . (With advanced key) The lights and horn can also be deactivated by pressing the request switch on a doo[...]

Black plate (123,1) q T o Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key . l Open the trunk lid with the key . l Press the unlock butt on or press and hold the trunk button on the keyless entry system transmitter . l (With advanced key) l Press a request switch on the doors. l Pr[...]

Black plate (124,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the stee ring wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause th e driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Tilt Steering Wheel T o change the angle[...]

Black plate (125,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch Outside mirror After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is locked. WARNING Always return the outsid e mirrors to the dr[...]

Black plate (126,1) 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 ca rs at the rear . Night Day Day/Night lev er Auto-dimming mirror Th[...]

Black plate (127,1) NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor . Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally . Light sensor Light sensor l For information regar ding the 3 buttons ( , , ) on the auto-dimming mirr or , r efer to HomeLink W ireless Contr ol System (page 5-68)[...]

Black plate (128,1) 3-60 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page128 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:33 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (129,1) 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 (130,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D 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 (131,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flamma ble, such as dr y grass, [...]

Black plate (132,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le 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 exhaust gas ins ide you[...]

Black plate (133,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, an[...]

Black plate (134,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine . l Do not maintain one const ant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Do not drive constantl y at full-throttle or [...]

Black plate (135,1) WARNING Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engin e when going down a hill is da ngerous. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident. Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely carefu l [...]

Black plate (136,1) Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is not sec ured is dangerous as it will inter fere with the accelerator and br ake pedal operation, which could result in an accident. Do not install two floor mats, one on to[...]

Black plate (137,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the follow ing precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator . Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-14. l Inspect the ba[...]

Black plate (138,1) q Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect han dling. 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 (139,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance returns to normal: 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 braking will indicate whet[...]

Black plate (140,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our vehicle's suspension and underbo dy can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody , bumpers or muffler(s) when drivi n[...]

Black plate (141,1) T railer T owing The Mazda RX-8 is not desig ned for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda RX-8. Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing 4-13 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page141 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:33 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (142,1) 4-14 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page142 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:33 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (143,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

Black plate (144,1) 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 , perfor m the following procedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-17). 2. Make sure the start knob is in LOC[...]

Black plate (145,1) Automatic transmission T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shif t lever must be in the P position. Shift lever engaged in P (park) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wh[...]

Black plate (146,1) ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspe cted before the engine is started (page 5-40). NOTE (Gasoline engine models) When the ignition switch is turned to the[...]

Black plate (147,1) 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 15 seconds. Then perform the shift operation. NOTE l In extremely cold weather (below 0°C (32°F)) or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator . l Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started wi[...]

Black plate (148,1) WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off, find a saf e place to stop: Coasting with the engine stalled or turned off is danger ous. Braking will require more effort, and the brake's power-assist could be depleted if you pump the brake. This will cause longer stopping dist ances or even an accident. Shift t[...]

Black plate (149,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwa rds with sufficient force to hold the vehicle in a stationary position. Releasing the park ing brake Depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever upwa rds, then press the release butt on. While holding the button[...]

Black plate (150,1) 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 illumina ted. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dea ler to have the brakes inspected as soo n as possible[...]

Black plate (151,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge the b[...]

Black plate (152,1) 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 l The beep sounds to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the st[...]

Black plate (153,1) Y our vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (rever se) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R. 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 [...]

Black plate (154,1) For cruising Gear V ehicle speed 1 to 2 23 km/h (14 mph) 2 to 3 34 km/h (21 mph) 3 to 4 45 km/h (28 mph) 4 to 5 56 km/h (35 mph) 5 to 6 68 km/h (42 mph) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine star ts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives bet[...]

Black plate (155,1) 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 l The beep sounds to indicate engine overr ev when the tachometer needle enters the striped[...]

Black plate (156,1) 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 (157,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS ) automatically controls the transmission shift points to best suit the road condit ions and driver input. This optimizes engine performance and imp roves driving comfort. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will hold the transmi ssion in the gear the vehicle was in befor[...]

Black plate (158,1) NOTE l If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. l If you change to manual shift mode without depr essing the accelerator pedal when driving in D range, 5th gear , the gear will shift to M4. l If you change to manual shift mode without depr essing the accelerator pedal when drivin[...]

Black plate (159,1) T o shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switch es, tap either of the UP switches tow ard you once with your fingers. UP switches 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 steer[...]

Black plate (160,1) WARNING Do not use engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speed s: 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 contr[...]

Black plate (161,1) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: Gear V ehicle speed M6 → M5 60 km/h (37 mph) M5 → M4 40 km/h (24 mph) M4 → M3 26 km/h (16 mph) M3 → M2 18 km/h (11 mph) M2 → M1 15 km/h (9 mph) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear f[...]

Black plate (162,1) l The vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed. Gear position indicator Direct mode indicator NOTE Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the vehicle speed. In addition, because direct mode is canceled (r eleased) depending on the rate of acceleration or if the accelerator is fully depr es[...]

Black plate (163,1) 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 usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Power Steering Malfuncti[...]

Black plate (164,1) 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 resu lt in loss of vehicle control. Ø Hilly terrain Ø [...]

Black plate (165,1) 3. Press down the cruise control SET/- switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator simultaneously . Cruise control switch Do not continue to hold the switch. Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to accelerate) and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l On a steep gra[...]

Black plate (166,1) T o increase speed using accele rator pedal Depress the acceler ator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. Press down the cruise control SET/- switch and release it immediatel y . Cruise control switch NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Gr eater speed will not interfere with o[...]

Black plate (167,1) l Press the CANCEL switch . The system turns off when the ignitio n is switched off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed (such as may happen when climbing a long, steep grade). T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controll[...]

Black plate (168,1) 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 vehicl e to an Authorized Mazd[...]

Black plate (169,1) 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 Ma zda 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 ar[...]

Black plate (170,1) q DSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indic ator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCS/ DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. NOTE l When DSC is on and you attempt to fr ee the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of fr eshly fallen snow , the [...]

Black plate (171,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will 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 se[...]

Black plate (172,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provid ed), should 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 (173,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire press ure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WARNING If t[...]

Black plate (174,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold. [...]

Black plate (175,1) If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. V ehicles with Instant Mobility System (IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the punctured tire with the emergency flat tire repair kit (page 7-5). CAUTION Do not use non-g[...]

Black plate (176,1) NOTE Each tir e pr essur e sensor has a unique ID signal code. The signal code must be r egister ed with the TPMS before it can work. The easiest way to do it is to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change your tire and complete ID signal code registration. When having tires changed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer T ire pressure sen[...]

Black plate (177,1) Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer .................... ................................................................. .............. ... page 5-36 Speed Unit Selector ........................ ..........................................................[...]

Black plate (178,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Speed Unit Selector In some countries, you may have to change the speed units between km/h and mph. Press the speed unit selector for 2 second or more. The speed units for the speedom eter will change between km/h and mph. Speedometer Speed unit selector NOTE Od[...]

Black plate (179,1) 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 reset them during an appr oximate ten-minute period in the following cases: l After the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK pos[...]

Black plate (180,1) CAUTION Do not 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 The display of the variable red zone in the tachometer changes according to the temperature of the engine coolant[...]

Black plate (181,1) Bright Dim Canceling the illumination dimmer When the headlight switch is in the or position, the illumination of the instrument cluster and the information display dims. When driving on snowy or foggy roads, or in other situations when the instrum ent cluster or information display's visibil ity is reduced due to glare fro[...]

Black plate (182,1) 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 5-42 Charging System W arning Light 5-44 Engine Oil Level W arning Light 5-44 Engine Coolant Level W arning Light 5-45 Check Engine Light 5-45 ABS W arning Light 5-43 A[...]

Black plate (183,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel W arning Light 5-46 Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-46 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-48 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-48 Automatic Transmis sion W arning Light 5-48 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-48 KEY W arning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5-51[...]

Black plate (184,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page T urn Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights 5-55 q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position . It turns off when the parking bra[...]

Black plate (185,1) q ABS W arning Light The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should t[...]

Black plate (186,1) q Charging System W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the switch is turne d and turns off when the engine is started. If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way . Consult an Auth[...]

Black plate (187,1) NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requir es r egular checking of the engine oil level. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle consumes a small amount of engine oil due to its structural design. An oil pump optimizes the amount of oil injected to lubricate the rotor seals in the combustion cycle. Although your vehi[...]

Black plate (188,1) l The emission control system has a problem. l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely . If the check engine ligh t remains on or flashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air [...]

Black plate (189,1) Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The warning light flashes and a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. The driver's seat belt is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated. The warning li[...]

Black plate (190,1) NOTE l T o allow the front passenger seat weight sensor to function properly , do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the fr ont passenger seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference. l When a small child sits on the front passenger seat, it is pos[...]

Black plate (191,1) WARNING If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illumina tes or flashes, or the tire pressure warn ing 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 pressu re warning beep s[...]

Black plate (192,1) NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold. T ire pr essur e will vary accor ding to the tire temperatur e, therefor e let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting the tire pr essures. When pr essur e is adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation pr essur e,[...]

Black plate (193,1) 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 illumi nates [...]

Black plate (194,1) 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 (195,1) 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 The gear position indi cator displays the gear in use while in either manual shift or direct mode. q TCS/DSC Indicator Light í This[...]

Black plate (196,1) 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 ocedur e with the battery connected. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. T urn the s[...]

Black plate (197,1) NOTE l The power steering system is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. Steering is possible, but requir es more physical effort. l Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into p[...]

Black plate (198,1) Beep Sounds q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver or the front passenger's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),[...]

Black plate (199,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent dischar [...]

Black plate (200,1) CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshie ld when the wiper lever is in the AUTO position[...]

Black plate (201,1) q Lights-On Reminder í If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch , a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. NOTE When the advanced keyless function is used and the start knob is in the ACC position, the Start Knob Not in Lock W arning Beep (page 3-18) overrides the ligh[...]

Black plate (202,1) If the indicator light illuminates , contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation. For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn on when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position. NOTE The Daytime[...]

Black plate (203,1) Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as well as to be seen. T o turn the fog lights on, rotat e the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position to turn on the fog lights. Fog light switch T o turn them off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position[...]

Black plate (204,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is pr otected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a cir cuit breaker . This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes. If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way[...]

Black plate (205,1) AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wiper on or off automatically (off ― intermittent ― low speed ― high speed). The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever . Fro[...]

Black plate (206,1) Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON pos ition, the wipers may move automat ically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched. Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other ob[...]

Black plate (207,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. W asher OFF NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (T ype A)/AUTO (T ype B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is r eleased. If the washer does not wor k, inspect the fluid level (page 8-17). If it's norm al, [...]

Black plate (208,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defroster clears 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 (209,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Ha[...]

Black plate (210,1) HomeLink Wir eless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are r egister ed trademarks of Johnson Contr ols. The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmi tters with a singl e built- in component in the auto-dimming mirror . Pressing the Home Link button on the auto-dimming mir ror activates garage doors, gat[...]

Black plate (211,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3 CANADA:41 12A-OBIHL3 This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1- This device may not cause any harmful interference and 2- This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE The[...]

Black plate (212,1) 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observ e the indicator light. If the indicator ligh t stays on constantly , programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is press ed and released. NOTE T o program the r emaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “ Programming ” ― ste[...]

Black plate (213,1) Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release ― every two seconds ( “ cycle ” ) your hand- held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accept ed by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly .) Proceed with “ Programming ” step 4 to complete. q O[...]

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Black plate (215,1) 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 (216,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ON position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet[...]

Black plate (217,1) 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 under humid ambient temperature [...]

Black plate (218,1) 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_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page218 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:33 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (219,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately . Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pa ges. Manual T ype ............................................................... ............................................. pa[...]

Black plate (220,1) Manual T ype Windshield defroster switch Fan control dial Air intake selector Mode selector switch Temperature control dial A/C switch Rear window defroster switch q Control Switches T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This[...]

Black plate (221,1) Mode selector switch Press the mode selector switch to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE T o set the air vent to , press the windshield defr oster switch. A/C switch Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator ligh t on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or [...]

Black plate (222,1) This position can be used when drivi ng 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 danger ous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, wh[...]

Black plate (223,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-38). The air conditioner may cause engin e overheating. If the gauge indica tes overheating, turn the air cond itioner off (page 7-17). NOTE l When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature [...]

Black plate (224,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Press the mode selector switch to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selec tor to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan contr o[...]

Black plate (225,1) Fully Automatic T ype Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Fan control dial A/C switch Temperature control dial Windshield defroster switch OFF switch Air intake selector Mode selector switch Auto switch Rear window defroster switch q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the f[...]

Black plate (226,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperatu re.T urn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial Slow Fast The fan has seven speeds. The selec ted speed will be displayed. Mode selector switch The desired airflo[...]

Black plate (227,1) NOTE l The air conditioning operates when the A/C switch is pressed even if the fan contr ol dial is off. l The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature appr oaches 0 °C. (Indicator remains on even when system is off.) Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air position s can be selected. Press the swi[...]

Black plate (228,1) NOTE l Setting the temperature to maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will r estrict airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold air fr om blowing out of the vents. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defros ter switch. In this po[...]

Black plate (229,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio 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. q Satellite Radio Antenna í The satellite radio antenna rec[...]

Black plate (230,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM character[...]

Black plate (231,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sign[...]

Black plate (232,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condens ation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit[...]

Black plate (233,1) 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 (234,1) l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the same time, the system may not operate proper ly . l The CD player/In-dash CD changer ejects the CD if the CD is inserted upside down. Also dirty and/or defective CDs may be ejected. l Do not insert cleani ng discs in the CD player/In-dash CD changer . l Do not insert an[...]

Black plate (235,1) l This unit can play MP3 files that have been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to 320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure enjoyment of music wi th consistent sound quality , it is recommended to use discs that have been recorded at a bit rate of 128 kbps or more. l If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3 files, playback of the two[...]

Black plate (236,1) l The maximum number of characters that can be used for file names is as follows. However, this unit will only display up to 30 characters, including the file extension (.mp3 ). Maximum number of characters in a file name (including a separator “ . ” and the three letters of the file extension) ISO9660 level 1 12 * ISO9660 l[...]

Black plate (237,1) Bit rate Refers to the volume of data per second, expressed in bps (bits per second). Generally , the larger the number of the transfer bit rate when compressi ng an MP3 file, the more information regarding musical reproduction it carries, and therefore the better the sound quality . Packet writing A general term for the method,[...]

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Black plate (239,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displ ayed on the information display . l There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer your vehicle is equipp ed with. In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) In-dash CD Changer (MP3 compatible) CD Player Power/V olume/Sound Controls .................................[...]

Black plate (240,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the audi[...]

Black plate (241,1) * * * Standard audio-equipped model Bose Sound System-equipped model * * * * * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped mod el Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease trebl[...]

Black plate (242,1) NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting any mode, the volume function will be automatically selected. T o reset bass, tr eble, fade, and balance, press the audio contr ol dial for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and “ CLEAR ” will be displayed. Automatic Lev el Control (ALC) The automatic level control is a feature that automatic[...]

Black plate (243,1) Centerpoint ® can be set on or off. NOTE l Centerpoint ® operates optimally with a 2- channel stereo CD. MP3 audio files can be played, however , MP3 audio files encoded with high compression may r esult in poor sound quality . l Centerpoint ® is available for 2-channel ster eo audio except for AM radio/FM radio/ SIRIUS digit[...]

Black plate (244,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning button Scan button Manual tuning dial Band selector button Channel preset b uttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the bands as follows: FM1 → FM2 → AM. The selected [...]

Black plate (245,1) 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 ( ) again during this interval. Preset channel tu[...]

Black plate (246,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio Instant replay button Category b utton Seek tuning button Manual tuning dial/Electronic serial number button Satellite button Channel preset buttons Auto memory button Display feed dial Scan button Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display .[...]

Black plate (247,1) NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide r easonable pr otection against harmful interference in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency en[...]

Black plate (248,1) SIRIUS service uses an ID c ode to identify your radio . This code is needed to activate SIRIUS service, and report any problems. T o activate you SIRIUS radio tuner , call a SIRIUS customer servi ce specialist at 1- 888-539-7474 or you can visit SIRIUS online at www.sirius.com. Please have the following information ready: l SIR[...]

Black plate (249,1) NOTE Do not perform the following operation while “ UPDA TING ” is displayed. Otherwise, the updating procedur e will be cancelled. l T urning off the audio power l Switching to other modes l T urning the ignition off When the SIRIUS mode is switched to another mode, or when the p ower is turned off, the present channel whi [...]

Black plate (250,1) 3. SR (bank number) CH (preset number) (channel number)] are displayed. 4. Three seconds later, it returns to normal display . [SR (bank number) (text (e.g. channel name))] NOTE Six stations can be stored in each bank, SR1, SR2, and SR3 for convenient access to your favorite stations. Preset channel call-up Press and release the[...]

Black plate (251,1) Channel number , channel name, category , artist, song titles and info display Each time the display butt on is pressed during SIRIUS reception, the display of the text data is changed over in the order shown below . Channel number Channel name Category name Artist name I nfo Song title NOTE l Eight characters are displayed on o[...]

Black plate (252,1) l Three seconds after scrolling the long name, the display automati cally returns to display the first part of the long name. Three more seconds and the short name appears. l If there is no catego ry name, “ No CA TEGOR Y ” is displayed. (Artist name display) l When the display butt on is pressed while in category name displ[...]

Black plate (253,1) When the seek tuning button ( )i s pressed for 1.5 seconds or longer, the program is fast-forw arded while the button is being pressed. When pressing and holding the button until the end of the program, the instan t replay mode is cancelled. When the instant replay butt on is pressed again, playback is paused, or playback starts[...]

Black plate (254,1) NOTE Master code: The Master Code is used to initialize or r e- initialize the ID code in the event that the code is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized ID code is not known. The initialization process r esets the ID code to [0000]. The master code can potentially defeat the intent of the security of the parental lock if i[...]

Black plate (255,1) (New ID code inp ut determination) 10. Determine the new ID code which has been input by pressing the auto memory button. 11 . “ PIN CHANGED ” appears for three seconds which indicates that the new ID code input has been completed. 12. It returns to the form er display . NOTE l If an ID code is not input for ten seconds, “[...]

Black plate (256,1) (Registered ID code input preparation) 2. Press and hold the auto memory button, then press channel preset button 6. Hold both buttons toget her for 1.5 seconds. 3. “ ENTER PIN ” appears for two seconds which indicates that it is in code input mode. 4. “ SR1 - - - - ” appears, which indicates that it is ready for code in[...]

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Black plate (258,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Fast-forward/T rack up button Rev erse/T rack down button Load button CD slot CD play button Display button Repeat button Random button Scan button CD eject button T ype Playable data Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, [...]

Black plate (259,1) T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( )o n c et o skip back to the beginning of the current track. Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during play[...]

Black plate (260,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Load button CD slot CD play button Display button Repeat button Random button Scan button CD eject button Channel preset buttons Disc down/F older down b utton Disc up/Folder up button Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) Music CD/MP3 CD player (MP3 compatible) Fast-forward/T rack up button Rev[...]

Black plate (261,1) 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inserted to the desir ed tray number if the number is already occupied. Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep s[...]

Black plate (262,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance throu gh a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( )t o 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 ( )o n c et o[...]

Black plate (263,1) During MP3 CD playback (Folder random) 1. Press the random button ( ) durin g playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly . “ FOLDER RDM ” is displayed. 2. T o cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds . (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) durin g playback, and then press the button aga[...]

Black plate (264,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. q Operating the Auxiliary jack Y ou can connect portable audio units or simil[...]

Black plate (265,1) 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 ACQUIRING Depending on the surrounding conditions (such as large trees, build- ings, or tunnels) and special weather[...]

Black plate (266,1) Audio Control Switch Operation When the audio unit is turne d on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. l When the power button on t[...]

Black plate (267,1) q Adjusting the V olume T o increase the volume, pull up the volume switch. T o decrease the volume, press down the volume switch. q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio → FM2 radio → AM radio → CD player or CD changer → SIRIUS1 → SIRIUS2 → SIRIUS3 → AUX → cyclical).[...]

Black plate (268,1) When playing a CD Pull up the seek switch to skip to the next track. Press down the seek switch to repeat the current track. Pull up or press down and hold the seek switch to continuousl y switch the tracks up or down. q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume a udio output. AUX Mode[...]

Black plate (269,1) CAUTION Ø Close the cover when the auxiliary jack is not in use to prevent foreign objects and liquids from penetrating the auxiliary jack. Ø Do not place objects or ap ply force to the auxiliar y jack with the plu g connected. Ø Noise may occur during playback if the accessory socket equipped on the vehicle is used. (If nois[...]

Black plate (270,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyo ne except qualified ser vice personnel. If s[...]

Black plate (271,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Blueto oth equipped mobile telephone to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving calls are possi ble using the voice recognition/hands-free switch located on the steering whee l, and saying the voice comm[...]

Black plate (272,1) NOTE l The Bluetooth Hands-Fr ee system is operable several seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position (r equir es less than 15 seconds). l If the ignition switch is turned off during a hands-fr ee call, the line is transferred to the mobile telephone automatically . l If the mobile telephone is in a loc[...]

Black plate (273,1) Audio unit/Navigation syste m The audio unit o r navigation system is used for adjusting the volum e. If Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated, information such a s mobile phone signal strength of Bluetooth Hands-Free are displayed on the screen. (With navigation system) Bluetooth Hands-Free information q V oice T o prevent the deter[...]

Black plate (274,1) q Function Restrictions While Using Bluetooth Hands-Free Some functions are limited whi le Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. They include: l Beep sound and voice guidance related to the audio unit and navigation system are not heard. l Beep sound related to the A/C operation is not heard. l The navigation system's voice r[...]

Black plate (275,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands- Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free Pr eparation Language setting The available languages are Eng lish, Spanish, and Canadian French. If the language setting is changed, all of the voice guidance and voice input commands are done in the selected language. NOTE l If the language setting is changed, phone [...]

Black plate (276,1) 4. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 5. Prompt: “ Please wait. Switching to French phone book. French selected, returning to main menu ” (Spoken in the newly selected langua ge). Mobile telephone programming (Pairing) T o use Bluetooth Hands-Free , a mobile phone equipped with Bluetooth has to be programmed to the hands-free unit usi[...]

Black plate (277,1) NOTE For the operation of the mobile telephone, r efer to its instruction manual. 15. Select “ Mazda ” from the device list searched by the mobile phone. 16. Input the 4-digit pairin g code set in Step 9 to the mobile tele phone. 17. Prompt: “ Please say the name of the phone after the beep. ” 18. Say: [Beep] “ XXXX - [...]

Black plate (278,1) 1. Press the voice recognition/hand s-free switch with a short press (without navigation system) or a long press (with navigation system). NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system, you can also pr ess the voice r ecognition/hands-free switch with a short press and say: [Beep] “ T elephone ” or “ Phone ” . 2. Say: [Be[...]

Black plate (279,1) Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System q Phone Book Usage Phone book registration Phone numbers can be registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phone book. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many err ors to be effective. 1. Press the voice recognition/hand s[...]

Black plate (280,1) NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system, you can also pr ess the voice r ecognition/hands-free switch with a short press and say: [Beep] “ T elephone ” or “ Phone ” . 2. Say: [Beep] “ Call ” 3. Prompt: “ Name please. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ John's phone ” ) ” (Say a voice tag regis te[...]

Black plate (281,1) 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute off ” 3. Prompt: “ Microphone unmuted ” q T ransferring a Call T ransferr ing a call from Hands- Free to a mobile phone Communication between the hands-free unit and a mobile p hone is canceled, and the line can be switched to a standard call using a mobile phone. 1. Press the voice recognition/hand[...]

Black plate (282,1) NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system, you can also pr ess the voice r ecognition/hands-free switch with a short press and say: [Beep] “ T elephone ” or “ Phone ” . 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phone book ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: new entry , edit, list names, delete or erase all..., or say “ cancel[...]

Black plate (283,1) 5. Prompt: “ Please say the name of the entry you would like to delete, or say “ List names ” ..., or say “ cancel ” to return to mai n menu. ” 6. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ John's phone ” ) ” (Say the registered voice tag to be deleted from the phone book.) 7. Prompt: “ Deleting XXXXX... (Ex. “ J[...]

Black plate (284,1) 5. Prompt: “ XXXXX..., XXXXX..., XXXXX... (Ex. “ John's phone ” , Mary's phone, Bill's phone) ” (V oice guidance reads out the voice tags regis tered to the phone book.) Press the voice recogni tion/hands-free switch during the read-out at the desired name, and then say one of the following voice commands [...]

Black plate (285,1) 7. Prompt: “ XXXXX..., XXXXX..., XXXXX... (Ex. Phone A, phone B, phone C) ” (The voice guidance reads out the phone tags registered to the hands-free system.) Press the voice recogni tion/hands-free switch during the read-out at the desired phone, and then say one of the following voice commands to execute it. l “ Select ?[...]

Black plate (286,1) 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: pairing options, confirmat ion prompts, select phone, language, or passcode..., or say “ cancel ” to return to mai n menu. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Pairing options ” 5. Prompt: “ Do you want to pair a phone, delete a phone, or list paired phones? ” NOTE A r egister ed mobile p[...]

Black plate (287,1) NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system, you can also pr ess the voice r ecognition/hands-free switch with a short press and say: [Beep] “ T elephone ” or “ Phone ” . 2. Prompt: “ Hands-Free system is locked . State the passcode to continue. ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ XXXX ” (Say the set passcode “ PCode ” .) 4.[...]

Black plate (288,1) 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: pairing options, confirmat ion prompts, select phone, language, or passcode..., or say “ cancel ” to return to mai n menu. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Confirmation prompts ” 5. Prompt: “ Confirmation prompts are on/off. W ould you like to turn confirmation prompts off/on? ” 6. Say[...]

Black plate (289,1) “ (888) 555-1212 ” must be spoken “ Eight, eight, eight, five, five, five, one, two, one, two. ” Phrase Command 1 0123456789 2 (888) 555-1212 3 Call 4 Dial 5 Setup 6 Cancel 7 Continue 8 Help NOTE After user voice registration is completed, voice guidance “ Speaker enr ollment is complete, returning to main menu ” is [...]

Black plate (290,1) Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279B- MBLUEC07 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer[...]

Black plate (291,1) 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 (292,1) 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 l Light is on when any door is open l Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on q M[...]

Black plate (293,1) Information Display Audio display Clock Climate control display / Ambient temperature display Hands-free display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient T emperature Display (Ou tside T emperature Display) l Climate Control Displa y l Audio Display l Bluetooth Hands-[...]

Black plate (294,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Without navigation system Time setting 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons ( , ). The hours advance whi le the time setting button ( ) is pressed. The minutes advance while th[...]

Black plate (295,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperature display may differ fr om the actual ambient temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatur es. l Sudden changes in ambient temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l The vehicle is driven at low speeds. l Pr ess [...]

Black plate (296,1) CAUTION Ø Do not touch the metal part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. Ø Do not hold the lighter in because it will overheat. Ø Do not 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 equivalent. Ø If [...]

Black plate (297,1) 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 (298,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes ope n is dangerous. To redu ce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, kee p the storage boxes closed when dr iving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeg lasses in the storage boxes wh ile parked under the sun.[...]

Black plate (299,1) 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 bot tles filled with fluid (e.g. cosmetic fragr ance) in the console box. If the fluid leaks, it could damage the elec trical wiring. q Storage Box The storag[...]

Black plate (300,1) T o open, squeeze the latch and pull the lid down. When closing the stor age box, put the storage box back in its original posit ion until you hear a click sound. NOTE When using the storage box to stor e heavy accessories, remove the storage box before placing or removing the accessories. Insert the key (auxi liary key * ) and [...]

Black plate (301,1) Accessory Socket The accessory socket can be used regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). The accessory socket is in the center console. CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pa y attenti[...]

Black plate (302,1) 6-88 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page302 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (303,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ............... ........................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ...[...]

Black plate (304,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will [...]

Black plate (305,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage T ools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. T ool box Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergenc y Flat T ire Repair Kit Jack Jack handle T iedo wn eyelet Lug wrench In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page305 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8[...]

Black plate (306,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Open the tool box. 2. Turn the jack screw counterclockwis e. T o secure the jack Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. q Spare Ti re A temporary spare tir e is not equipped with your Mazda. If an emergency tire repair is needed, repair the flat tir e with the emergency flat tire repair kit (pag[...]

Black plate (307,1) 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 (308,1) q About the IMS Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit includes the follow ing items. T ire sealant Injection hose Compressor Repaired tire sticker V alve core tool Spare valv e core Speed restriction sticker Instructions Case WARNING Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant: Ingestion of ti[...]

Black plate (309,1) 4. Unload passengers and luggage, and remove the emergency flat tir e repair kit. 5. Shake the tire sealant wel l. 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. Shak e [...]

Black plate (310,1) CAUTION If there is air remaining in the tire when the valv e core is removed, the valve core could fly out. Remove th e valve core carefully. 8. Turn the valve core countercloc kwise 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. [...]

Black plate (311,1) NOTE Do not throw away the empty tire 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 tir e. 13. Attach the vehicle speed restriction sticker in a place w[...]

Black plate (312,1) 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 (313,1) NOTE When checking the tire inflation pr essur e with the tir e pr essur e gauge on the compr essor unit, make sur e the compr essor switch is turned off. 21. If the tire inflation press ure remains stable, the tire repai r is complete. Drive the vehicle with care to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the tire replaced. CAUTION [...]

Black plate (314,1) 3. Turn on the hazard 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 tire, us[...]

Black plate (315,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking 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 (316,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires an d you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box [...]

Black plate (317,1) 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 dangerou s. The lug nuts could loosen whil e driving and ca use the tire[...]

Black plate (318,1) NOTE T o prevent the jack and tool from rattling, stor e them pr operly . (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-31). 7-16 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e RX-8[...]

Black plate (319,1) 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 wor k near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is runn[...]

Black plate (320,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: 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 8-14). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overhea ts, have the cooling sy[...]

Black plate (321,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine does not start the first time, perform the follow ing procedure to start the engine. 1. While the acceler ator pedal is fully depressed, turn the ignitio n switch to the ST AR T position and crank the engine for about 7 to 8 seconds. 2. Release the ignition swi tch and accelerator pedal. 3[...]

Black plate (322,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fol [...]

Black plate (323,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a froz[...]

Black plate (324,1) 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 allo w the vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrica l loads in both v[...]

Black plate (325,1) 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 occ upants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transmis[...]

Black plate (326,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its drive wheels (rear wheels) off the ground. If [...]

Black plate (327,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets fo r towing the vehicle. The have been designed only for securing the vehi cle to a transport vessel during shipping. Using the eyelets for any other purpose could resu lt in the vehicle being damaged. q Tiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wre[...]

Black plate (328,1) Rear 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. Front Rear CAUTION If the tiedown eyele t is not sec urely tightened, it may loos en or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tigh tened to the bumper. 7-26 In Case of an Emergency Emergency T owing RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (329,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transmission is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 whee ls. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-24) and “ T iedown Hooks ” (page 7-25) and carefully follow the inst[...]

Black plate (330,1) 7-28 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page330 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (331,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

Black plate (332,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damag e to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it descri bes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the wor k, preferably an Autho rized Mazd[...]

Black plate (333,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materials are used l Driving on rough or muddy roads [...]

Black plate (334,1) 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 belts I I COOLING SYSTEM Engine coolant FL22 type *1 Replace at fi[...]

Black plate (335,1) 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 (336,1) 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 (337,1) 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 IIIIIIIIIIII Brake fluid R R[...]

Black plate (338,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

Black plate (339,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t 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 servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce during[...]

Black plate (340,1) 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. 8-10 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page340 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (341,1) Engine Compartment Overview W indshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir Battery Fuse block (near battery) Air filter Fuse block (next to air filter) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-1 1 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Pag[...]

Black plate (342,1) 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 r egular checking of the engine oil level. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine[...]

Black plate (343,1) Except U.S.A. and CANADA (ILSA C) The quality designatio n 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. Turn it off and wait at leas[...]

Black plate (344,1) NOTE l Each mark fr om the Full mark equates to about 0.5 L (0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt). There are 3 marks between Low and Full. Full Low 0.5 L (0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt) 1.0 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt) 1.5 L (1.6 US qt, 1.3 Imp qt) 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt) l V erify that the engine cover is securely installed. Engine Coolant q Insp[...]

Black plate (345,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes after the T urn the ignition switch to the ACC position. NOTE Changing the coolant should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the [...]

Black plate (346,1) 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 empty or new c[...]

Black plate (347,1) 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 spille d on a hot engine could cause a [...]

Black plate (348,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . Full Low OK Use plain water if was her fluid is unavailable. But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time th[...]

Black plate (349,1) 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. Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition sw[...]

Black plate (350,1) 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support. Metal support Ta b 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade &ap[...]

Black plate (351,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handli ng the batter y and related access ories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precaut ions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to[...]

Black plate (352,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. 8-22 Maintenance and Care[...]

Black plate (353,1) 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 removed, install it in the reverse order of removal. q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals [...]

Black plate (354,1) The T ire Pressure Monitoring 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 when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear . When checking the ti[...]

Black plate (355,1) 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 per formance will be reduced if rotated from side to side. CAUTION Limited-Slip Differentia l system; don't use the fo llowing: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tir[...]

Black plate (356,1) q T emporary Spare Tire Y our Mazda is not equipped with a spare tire. If you require a spare tire, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. NOTE The temporary spare tir e condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not been us[...]

Black plate (357,1) CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Snow-chain clearance Ø Speedometer calibrat ion Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper height Ø Tire Pressure Monitoring System Ø Limited-Slip Differentia l System Ø (With Tire Pressure M onitoring System) Ø When replacing/[...]

Black plate (358,1) Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (High beam) Fog lights Headlights (Low beam) Parking lights/Front turn signal lights Side turn signal lights Courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Rear turn signal lights Rear side-marker lights Overhead light (Rear) Brake lights/Taillights Trunk light High-mount brake ligh[...]

Black plate (359,1) 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 electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the gl[...]

Black plate (360,1) 5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the refl ector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is[...]

Black plate (361,1) 3. Remove the fog light unit by pull ing it downward and then straight out using both hands. NOTE When pulling out the fog light unit, be car eful not to allow the bulb socket to contact the oil cooler . 4. Press the tab on the bulb socket and disconnect the connector cord. 5. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise as show n in[...]

Black plate (362,1) Side-turn signal lights 1. Slide the light unit rearward. 2. Rotate the light unit clockwise as shown in the figure and pull it out. 3. Press the tab on the bulb socket and disconnect the connector cord. 4. Replace with a new light unit and install it in the revers e order of the removal procedure. NOTE The side-turn signal ligh[...]

Black plate (363,1) Reverse lights Rear side marker lights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. High-mount brake light 1. Wrap the end of a flathead screw driver in a soft cloth and remove the trunk handle by inserting the flat head screwdriver in the position shown in the figure and careful ly prying the handle of[...]

Black plate (364,1) 3. Press the tab on the bulb socket and remove the connector cord. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise as show n in the figure and pull it out, then pull out the bulb from the socket. 5. Replace the bulb. 6. Reinst all the bulb socket in the revers e order of the removal procedure. NOTE When r e-installing the trunk trim,[...]

Black plate (365,1) q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 1. Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver . 2. Wrap a flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhead light as shown in the figure, and then remove the overhead light unit. 3. Turn the socket and b[...]

Black plate (366,1) 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. T runk light 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls [...]

Black plate (367,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out wi th the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover . 4. Inspec t the fuse and repla ce it if it's blown. Normal Blown 5. Inser t a new fuse o f the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tigh tly . If it does not fit tightly , have an expert install it.[...]

Black plate (368,1) 3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating . Normal Blown WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replacemen[...]

Black plate (369,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 1 2 3 4 5 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 6 20 21 22 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 28 23 24 25 26 27 7 8 9 (Next to air filter) (Next to 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 p[...]

Black plate (370,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 FOG 15A Fog lights í 19 A/C 10A Air conditioner 20 IG 40A For protection of various circuits 21 P.WIND 1 30A Power window 22 IG KEY 15A For protection of various circuits 23 STOP 10A Brake lights 24 FUEL PUMP 20A Fuel pump 25 HORN 15A Horn 26 HAZARD 15A Hazard warning flashers, Tu[...]

Black plate (371,1) 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 OUTLET ―― 4 A/C 7.5A Air condition er 5 METER 10A Instrument cluster 6 ―― ― 7 SP ARE ―― 8 SP ARE ―― 9 M.DEF 10A Mirror defroster í 10 DSC 7.5A DSC í 11 AUDIO 25A Aud[...]

Black plate (372,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver , can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on[...]

Black plate (373,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (374,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If t[...]

Black plate (375,1) Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign material from the underside of the fenders, and make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, a nd similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immedia[...]

Black plate (376,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergen ts containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plat ed or anodized aluminum parts. Thi s may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals an d salt used for ice [...]

Black plate (377,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents conta in ingredients which may cause discolor[...]

Black plate (378,1) q Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt W ebbing Clean the webbing with a mild soap solution recommende d for upholstery or carpets. Follow instructions . Don't bleach or dye the webbing; this may weak en it. After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry the belt webbing and make sure there is no remaining moisture before retracting th[...]

Black plate (379,1) 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) ........... 9-6 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-9 Mazda Importer[...]

Black plate (380,1) 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 vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (381,1) 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchas e date and curren t mileage 5. Y our dealer 's name and location 6. Y our quest ion(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contac t y[...]

Black plate (382,1) q California Customers 1. Mazda North American Operati ons participates in BBB AUTO LINE, a medi ation/ arbitration program admi nistered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus [4200 W ilson Boulevard, Arling ton, V irginia 22203] throu gh local Better Bus iness Bureaus. BBB AUTO LINE and Mazda have been certified by the Arbi[...]

Black plate (383,1) 7. Calif ornia Civil Code Section 1793.2 (d) requires that, if Mazda or its representative is unable to repair a new motor vehicle to confor m to the vehicle's appli cable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, Mazda may be required to replac e or repurchase the vehicle. Calif ornia Civil Code Section 1793.[...]

Black plate (384,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary 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 Mazda[...]

Black plate (385,1) 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 (386,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boul[...]

Black plate (387,1) 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 servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servici[...]

Black plate (388,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (389,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U. S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Califo[...]

Black plate (390,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (391,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servici[...]

Black plate (392,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration problems, sati sfacto[...]

Black plate (393,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst em[...]

Black plate (394,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your Stat e or Province: Use of any electrical dev ices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios , vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous[...]

Black plate (395,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Ke yless entry system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-17 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page395 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (396,1) Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page396 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (397,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the t[...]

Black plate (398,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires pro perly inflated and not overl oaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloa ded 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 [...]

Black plate (399,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tire and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Informatio[...]

Black plate (400,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index rating may be differen[...]

Black plate (401,1) 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 (402,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. Fo r example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course [...]

Black plate (403,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T empor ary tires 2. Nomina l width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index& speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio[...]

Black plate (404,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates ho[...]

Black plate (405,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the rear door on the driver's side. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recomm[...]

Black plate (406,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation press ure 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 (407,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A numbe r on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manuf acturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture. [...]

Black plate (408,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimum [...]

Black plate (409,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, no t from side to side. Tire per formance will be weakened if rotat ed from side to side. (With limited-slip different ial) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of d[...]

Black plate (410,1) 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 (411,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a traile r 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 result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded[...]

Black plate (412,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include pa ssengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combin[...]

Black plate (413,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from the “ combination weight[...]

Black plate (414,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 k g (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 occupant s is 385 kg (8[...]

Black plate (415,1) 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 damag e, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of con[...]

Black plate (416,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rat ing) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passen gers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. The GC W must never exceed the GCWR. WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Spe[...]

Black plate (417,1) 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 (418,1) 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 Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Mo tor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

Black plate (419,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A [...]

Black plate (420,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance an d repair . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. PUBLI[...]

Black plate (421,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains informat ion regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system. This is not a techni cian's manual. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications 9-43 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page421 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM[...]

Black plate (422,1) 9-44 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page422 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (423,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (424,1) 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 (425,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page425 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (426,1) 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 -55AH/5HR Spark-plug number Trailing side N3Y1 18 110A, N3H1 18 1 10D *1 Leading side N3Y8 18 1 10A, N3Y9 18 1 10A, N3H5 18 1 10A *1 Spark-plug [...]

Black plate (427,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 4.4 L (4.6 US qt, 3.9 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt) Coolant Manual transmission 10.0 L (10.6 US qt, 8.80 Imp qt) Automatic transmission 9.8 L (10 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt) Manual transmission oil 1.95 L (2[...]

Black plate (428,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 65 H9 (H9) Low beam Halogen 55 H7 (H7) Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S) Front turn signal lights/Parking lights (Front side-marker lights) 27/8 B1 157MA ( ― ) Fog lights í 51 HB4 (#9005) Side turn signal lights *1 5 ― ( ― ) High-mount brak[...]

Black plate (429,1) q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-36. Specifications 10-7 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page429 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (430,1) 10-8 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page430 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (431,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page431 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]

Black plate (432,1) A Accessory Socket ... ........................... 6-87 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-15 Advanced Key ....................... ........... ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-17 Auxiliary key ....[...]

Black plate (433,1) C Capacities .............................. ............ 10-5 Carbon Monoxide ... ............................ 4-4 Catalytic Converter .......................... ... 4-3 Cell Phones ............ ........................... 9-16 Center Console .................................. 6-85 Child Restraint Installing child-restraint syst[...]

Black plate (434,1) F Flasher Hazard war ning .......................... 5-67 Flat T ire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .................................. .. 7-1 1 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ............... ................................. 7-5 Spare tire and tool storage ............ [...]

Black plate (435,1) I Inside Trunk Release Lev er ............ ... 3-35 Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-35 Interior Care .......................... ............ 8-47 Interior Lights ................................... 6-77 J Jump-Starting .................................... 7-20 K Keyless Entry System ............... ........ 3-[...]

Black plate (436,1) S Safety Defects, Reporting ............... .. 9-40 Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-18 Automatic locking ............... ....... 2-16 Belt minder .............................. ... 2-23 Emergency locking .................... 2-16 Extender ................. ................. ... 2-21 Location of s[...]

Black plate (437,1) T T owing Description ..................... ............ 7-24 Emergency towing ..................... 7-24 Recreational towing ................... 7-27 T railer towing ............................. 4-13 T raction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-25 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-26 T railer T owi ng .......................[...]

Black plate (438,1) 1 1-8 RX-8_8A T5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page438 W ednesday , April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8A T5-EA-09E[...]