Mazda 2006 RX-8 - Manual

Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2 Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4 1-1 RX-8_8U5...

Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual (if equipped). 1-2 Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page8Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page10Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

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

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (ManuallyOperated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the frontseats:Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. S...

Black plate (15,1) Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seat is locked in place byattempting to push it forward andbackward. q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get ...

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbackto its upright position, make sure youhold onto the seatback with your otherhand while operating the lever. If theseatback is not supported, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By mo...

Black plate (18,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, you canslide under the lap belt and sufferserious intern...

Black plate (19,1) Rear of seat bottom Raise or lower the back of the switch toadjust the rear height of the seat bottom. q Lumbar Support Adjustment The amount of lumbar support can beadjusted by pressing the switch.To increase the seat firmness, press andhold the front part of the switch to thedes...

Black plate (20,1) q Seat Warmer The front seats are electrically heated. Theignition switch must be in the ONposition. Press the switch to turn the seat warmeron or off. When the switch is in the ONposition, the indicator light will come on. NOTE The seat temperature is regulatedautomatically by a ...

Black plate (21,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the w...

Black plate (22,1) WARNING Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even...

Black plate (24,1) Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat 2-12 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page24Thursday, August 25 2005 4:53 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (25,1) Seat Belts q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Belt Tongue 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Tongue Buckle WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion ofthe Seat Belt:Improper positioning of the shoulder...

Black plate (26,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. If thebelt does not fully retract, pull it out andcheck for kinks or twists. Then make sureit remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect itfor kinks and twists. If it is sti...

Black plate (28,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is normal, the warning lightilluminates when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. After about 6 secondsit goes out. A system malfu...

Black plate (29,1) WARNING Using an Extender That is Too Long:Using an extender that is too long isdangerous. The seat belt will not fitproperly. In an accident, the seat beltwill not provide adequate protectionand you could be seriously injured.Don't use the extender or choose oneshorter in length ...

Black plate (31,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirem...

Black plate (33,1) WARNING Avoid putting a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat:A front-facing child-restraint system should only be put on the front seat when it isunavoidable. In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injuryor death to the chil...

Black plate (34,1) WARNING Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side andcurtain air bags:It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area ofthe front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge alongbo...

Black plate (35,1) Installing Child-RestraintSystems Accident statistics reveal that a child issafer in the rear seat. The front passenger'sseat is clearly the worst choice for anychild under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due toair bags. Some child-restraint s...

Black plate (36,1) 1. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the manufacturer's instructions onthe child-restraint system for beltrouting instructions. 2. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder beltportion of the seat belt...

Black plate (37,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor onlyfor a child-restraint system:Using the tether or tether anchor tosecure anything but a child-restraintsystem is dangerous. This couldweaken or damage the tether or tetheranchor and result in injury. q If You Must Use the Front Seatfor C...

Black plate (38,1) WARNING Never use a rear-facing child-restraintsystem in the front seat with an air bagthat could deploy:Rear-facing child-restraint systems onthe front seat are particularlydangerous.Even in a moderate collision, thechild-restraint system can be hit by adeploying air bag and move...

Black plate (39,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each useof the child-restraint system. Youshould not be able to pull theshoulder belt out of the retractorwhile the system is in the automaticlocking mode. When you remove thechild-restraint system, be sure thebelt fully retracts to return the s...

Black plate (41,1) q LATCH Child-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure (Rear Seats) 1. Expand the open seams on the rear of the seat bottom slightly to verify thelocations of the LATCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LATCH loweranchors indicate the locations ofLATCH lower anchors for the...

Black plate (42,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator marks). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front...

Black plate (46,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l T...

Black plate (47,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-37)(2) Front seats(3) Front dual stage inflators and air bags(4) Front air bag sensor(5) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-37)(6)...

Black plate (48,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components (1) (2) (3) (1) (4) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags(2) Front seats(3) Side crash sensor(4) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit) 2-36 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page48Thursday,...

Black plate (49,1) How the Air Bags Work q How the Front Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, anelectrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bagsquickly ...

Black plate (53,1) WARNING Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat:When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the totalseated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight ofapproximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. The fr...

Black plate (54,1) CAUTION l To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensorsin the front seat bottoms: l Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage onthem. l Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. l...

Black plate (55,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, anelectrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the side and curtain air bags and after the inflation, the sideand curtain air bags ...

Black plate (58,1) l Vehicle roll-over may not provideenough side force to deploy the sideand curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeledvehicles may not provide enough forceto deploy the side and curtain air bags. Non-activation of side and curtain airbag The side and curtain air bags will no...

Black plate (59,1) A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light constantly flashes,constantly illuminates or doesn'tilluminate at all when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position. If any ofthese occur, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer as soon as possible. The systemmay not work i...

Black plate (61,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-...

Black plate (62,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables thefollowing operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk lid, without operating the key. l Starting the engine witho...

Black plate (65,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION l Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facing upward.Battery leakage could occur if it isnot installed correctly. l When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Also becareful no...

Black plate (66,1) 3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the battery out. 4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinsert the auxiliary key. q Service If you have a problem wi...

Black plate (67,1) Operation Using AdvancedKeyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driveris in the vehicle or within operationalrange while the advanced key is beingcarried. NOTE When the battery power is low, or inplaces where there are high-intensityradio waves or n...

Black plate (68,1) NOTE l The trunk is out of the operationalrange, however, starting the enginemay be possible. l The engine may not start if theadvanced key is placed in thefollowing areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments suchas the glove box l On the rear parcel shelf l Start...

Black plate (69,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flashtwice to indicate that the doors areunlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will notflash. l The hazard warning lights only flashwhen the theft deterrent system isarmed or turned ...

Black plate (70,1) q Opening the Trunk Lid withRequest Switch The trunk lid can be opened by pressingthe request switch on the under side of thetrunk lid above the license plate while theadvanced key is being carried. Request switch NOTE If the advanced key is left in the trunk,the trunk lid will cl...

Black plate (71,1) NOTE The Advanced Keyless Entry Systemdoes not function in the ACC position,and the doors will not lock/unlock evenif they have been locked manually orthe advanced key is carried away fromthe vehicle. ON This is the normal running position afterthe engine is started. The warning l...

Black plate (72,1) 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the wayand shift into neutral.Keep the clutch pedal depressed whilecranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you mustrestart the engine while the vehicle ismoving, shift into neutral (N). NOT...

Black plate (73,1) 8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushing the start knobin. 9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the START position andhold (up to 10 seconds at a time) untilthe engine starts. CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10seconds at a time. If ...

Black plate (74,1) NOTE l When turning the ignition switch tothe LOCK position, the ignitionswitch has to be pushed in from theACC position and turned. Withoutbeing pushed in, the ignition switchstops at the ACC position and thevehicle battery may be discharged ifthe ignition switch is left in the A...

Black plate (75,1) Transmitter Panic button Unlock button Lock button Trunk button NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference...

Black plate (76,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flashtwice to indicate that all doors areunlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will notflash. l The hazard warning lights only flashwhen the theft deterrent system isarmed or turned ...

Black plate (78,1) Warning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advancedkeyless function, the KEY warning light(red) in the instrument cluster illuminatescontinuously and beep sounds will beheard. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remainsilluminated...

Black plate (79,1) q Request Switch InoperableWarning Beep Under the following conditions, if therequest switch for a front door is pressedwhile the advanced key is being carried, abeep will be heard 6 times to indicate thatthe front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l T...

Black plate (81,1) User Mis-Operation Warning Indicators Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light inthe instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of theadvanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-18). Warning condi...

Black plate (82,1) Keys (without Advanced Key) WARNING Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. These new kinds of keys arefascinating to children. They couldplay with power windows or othercontrols, or e...

Black plate (83,1) To retract the key, rotate it into the holderwhile pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System (withRetractable Type Key) This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and opens the trunk lid.It can also help you signal for attention.Operating the theft-deterrent system wi...

Black plate (86,1) Turning on the alarm Pressing the panic button for 1 second ormore will trigger the alarm for about 2minutes and 30 seconds, and thefollowing will occur: l The horn sounds intermittently. l The hazard warning lights flash. Turning off the alarm Press any button on the transmitter....

Black plate (89,1) WARNING Vehicles Left Unlocked:Leaving your vehicle unlocked isdangerous as children could lockthemselves in a hot vehicle, whichcould result in death. Also, a vehicleleft unlocked becomes an easy targetfor thieves and intruders. Always closeall the windows, lock the doors andtake...

Black plate (90,1) To lock either front door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push thedoor-lock knob to the lock position andclose the door. Door-lock knob NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be lockedusing the door-lock knob from theoutside. l (Without advanced key) The dri...

Black plate (91,1) Driver's door Unlock Lock Passenger's door Unlock Lock Locking, unlocking with request switch(with advanced key) All doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the request switch whilecarrying the advanced key outside thevehicle, refer to Operations UsingAdvanced Keyless Functions (...

Black plate (92,1) CAUTION Before closing a front door make sureother passengers are not operating arear door and a rear passenger's head orhands are away from the rear door. Ifthe front door is closed while apassenger is operating the rear doorhandle, a hand or fingers could beinjured if the handle...

Black plate (93,1) WARNING Driving with Doors Not Secured:Driving with the doors not securelyclosed is dangerous. If the rear door isnot completely closed, the front doorwill not be securely closed. This couldcause the front door to openunexpectedly while driving and mayresult in an accident. Make s...

Black plate (94,1) q Opening and Closing the Trunk WARNING Trunk Access and Children:Leaving the trunk lid open or leavingchildren in the vehicle with the keys isdangerous. Children could open thetrunk lid and climb inside resulting inpossible injury or death from heatexposure. Close the trunk lid a...

Black plate (95,1) Opening the trunk lid with the remoterelease button Push the release button. Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunklid down, then push the trunk lid downuntil it locks securely. Be careful not toslam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to makesure it is secured. ...

Black plate (96,1) Inside Trunk Release Lever Your vehicle is equipped with an insidetrunk release lever that provides a meansof escape for children and adults in theevent they become locked inside thetrunk. No matter how careful adults might bewith keys and locking their cars, parentsshould be awar...

Black plate (97,1) q Opening the Trunk Lid from theInside Slide the inside trunk release lever in thedirection of the arrow. The lever is madeof material that will glow for hours in thedarkness of the trunk following a briefexposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is locatedon the i...

Black plate (98,1) q Operating the Driver's SidePower Window Manual opening/closing To open the window to the desiredposition, lightly hold down the switch.To close the window to the desiredposition, lightly pull up the switch. Open Close Left front window Auto-opening To fully open the window autom...

Black plate (99,1) q Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlockedposition, all power windows on each doorcan be operated. With the lock switch in the lockedposition, only the driver's side powerwindow can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position WARNING Unintentional Window Op...

Black plate (100,1) q Closing a Window Pull the latch inward and then push itbackward until it snaps shut. Make surethe window is securely closed. Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING Fuel Spray:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illness ifingested. Fuel spray is released whent...

Black plate (102,1) Hood WARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood:A hood that is not closed and securelylocked is dangerous as it could flyopen while the vehicle is moving andblock the driver's vision which couldresult in a serious accident. Alwayscheck that the hood is closed andsecurely locked. q O...

Black plate (103,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignition switchis in the ON position. Tilt switch Slide switch WARNING Extending the Head or Arms Throughthe Moonroof:Extending the head, arms, or otherparts of the body through themoonroof is dangerous. Th...

Black plate (105,1) Immobilizer System (withAdvanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with an advanced key thesystem recognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle. C...

Black plate (106,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignitionswitch is turned from the ON position tothe ACC or LOCK position. The securityindicator light in the instrument clusterflashes every 2 seconds until the system isdisarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignitionsw...

Black plate (108,1) Immobilizer System(without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with a key the systemrecognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle. CAUTION ...

Black plate (111,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterrent system isdesigned to prevent your vehicle or itscontents from being stolen when all doors,hood, and trunk lid are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the systemsounds the horn and flashes the hazardwarning lights. NOTE l T...

Black plate (112,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lock knob will not arm the system. q To Turn off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by anyone of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Press the unlock button on the keylessentry system transmitter. l Ins...

Black plate (113,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel:Adjusting the steering wheel while thevehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. Never adjust thesteering wheel ...

Black plate (114,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch Outside mirror After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in themiddle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it islocked. WARNING...

Black plate (115,1) Auto-dimming mirror NOTE For the manual day/night mirror,perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for daydriving. Pull it back to reduce glare ofheadlights from car...

Black plate (117,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2Emission Control System ............

Black plate (118,1) Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Pre...

Black plate (119,1) Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part ofthis system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissionsrequirements. WARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects:Parking over or near anything f...

Black plate (122,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures andcondition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign ofa leak. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, ...

Black plate (123,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary, but a fewprecautions in the first 1,000 km (600miles) may add to the performance,economy, and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed,either slow or fast, for a long period oftime. l Don't ...

Black plate (124,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces:Downshifting into lower gear whiledriving on slippery surfaces isdangerous. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.This could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. If it isnecessary to dow...

Black plate (125,1) Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Spinning the Wheels:When the vehicle is stuck, spinningthe wheels at high speed is dangerous.The spinning tire could overheat andexplode. This could cause seriousinjuries. Don't spin the wheels at morethan 56 km/h (35 mph), and don'tallow anyone to sta...

Black plate (126,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)while driving with snow tires. Inflatesnow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tirepressure label (rear door on the driver'sside), but never more than the maximumco...

Black plate (127,1) Installing the chains 1. Secure the chains on the rear tires as tightly as possible. Always follow thechain manufacturer's instructions. 2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ― 1 km (1/4 ― 1/2 mile). Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet bra...

Black plate (128,1) Overloading WARNING Vehicle Load Weight:The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)and the gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR) of your vehicle are on theMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Labelon the driver's door frame. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an accident orvehicle damage. You can est...

Black plate (129,1) Trailer Towing The Mazda RX-8 is not designed fortowing. Never tow a trailer with yourMazda RX-8. Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 4-13 RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page129Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (131,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (132,1) Ignition Switch (With advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using theadvanced key, refer to Starting theEngine (page 3-10). When starting the engine with theauxiliary key, perform the followingprocedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-16). 2. Make...

Black plate (133,1) Automatic transmission To turn the key from the ACC to theLOCK position, the shift lever must be inthe P position. Shift lever engaged in P (park) WARNING Removing the Key:It's dangerous to remove the key fromthe ignition switch while the vehicle ismoving. Removing the key allows...

Black plate (134,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by thespark ignition system.This system meets all CanadianInterference-Causing EquipmentStandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field strength of radionoise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make...

Black plate (135,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normaluse. Should power-assist fail, you can stop byapplying greater force than normal to thebrake pedal. But the distance required tostop will be greater than usual. WARNING Coasting ...

Black plate (136,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmlypull the parking brake lever fully upwardswith a greater amount of force than isrequired so that the vehicle holds in thestationary position. Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and pull theparking b...

Black plate (137,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimesan indicator of leakage. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible even if the brake light is nolonger illuminated. WARNING Brake Warning Light:Driving with the brake system warninglight on is dangerous. It indicates thatyour ...

Black plate (138,1) If the ABS warning light stays on whileyou're driving, the ABS control unit hasdetected a system malfunction. If thisoccurs, your brakes will function normallyas if the vehicle had no ABS.Should this happen, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the eng...

Black plate (139,1) WARNING Driving with Worn Disc Pads:Driving with worn disc pads isdangerous. The brakes could fail andcause a serious accident. As soon asyou hear a screeching noise consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer. Manual TransmissionOperation q Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Neutral positi...

Black plate (140,1) WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking:Shifting down while driving on wet,snowy, or frozen roads, or whiledriving at high speeds causes suddenengine braking, which is dangerous.The sudden change in tire speed couldcause the tires to skid. This could leadto loss of vehicle control and anac...

Black plate (141,1) Automatic Transmission 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 lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: q Transmission Ranges The shift lever must be in ...

Black plate (143,1) NOTE l When the ignition switch is in theLOCK position, the shift levercannot be shifted from P. l To be sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be removedunless the shift lever is in P. l (With Advanced Key) The ignition switch cannot be turnedfrom the ACC position ...

Black plate (144,1) NOTE l If the steering shift switches on bothsides (left and right) are operatedsimultaneously, the gear will shiftonce. l The gear will not shift if: l The steering shift switch and theshift lever are operatedsimultaneously. l The UP switch and DOWNswitch are operatedsimultaneou...

Black plate (145,1) NOTE l When driving slowly, the gears maynot shift up depending on vehiclespeed. l In manual shift mode, gears do notshift up automatically. Don't run theengine with the tachometer needle inthe RED ZONE. If the tachometerneedle enters the RED ZONE, youmay feel engine-braking beca...

Black plate (146,1) NOTE l When driving at high speeds, thegear may not shift down dependingon vehicle speed. l During deceleration, the gear mayautomatically shift down dependingon vehicle speed. l When depressing the acceleratorfully, the transmission will shift to alower gear, depending on vehicl...

Black plate (147,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at thefollowing speeds or lower, the gears shiftdown automatically: Gear Vehicle speed M6 → M5 210 km/h (130 mph) M6 → M4 175 km/h (108 mph) M5 → M4 175 km/h (108 mph) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, were...

Black plate (148,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when theengine is running. If the engine is off or ifthe power steering system is inoperable,you can still steer, but it requires morephysical effort. If the steering feels rigid during normaldriving, consult an Authorized MazdaDeale...

Black plate (149,1) Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Cruise Control Use:Using cruise control in the followingconditions could cause you to losecontrol of the vehicle: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Hea...

Black plate (150,1) 3. Press the SET/COAST button and release it at the speed you want.Release the accelerator at the sametime. Don't continue to hold in the button. Untilyou release it, speed will continue to drop(unless you continue to accelerate) andyou'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l The SET f...

Black plate (151,1) NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed uptemporarily when the cruise control ison. Greater speed will not interfere withit or change the set speed.Take your foot off the accelerator toreturn to the set speed. q To Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it.The v...

Black plate (153,1) NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSCOFF switch (page 5-25). q TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. If the TCS or DSC isoperating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS...

Black plate (154,1) CAUTION l The DSC may not operate correctlyunless the following are observed: l Use tires of the correct sizespecified for your Mazda on allfour wheels. l Use tires of the samemanufacturer, brand and treadpattern on all four wheels. l Do not mix worn tires. l The DSC may not oper...

Black plate (155,1) NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse isreplaced, the DSC will be inoperable. Inthis case, the DSC OFF indicator lightflashes and the TCS/DSC indicator lightilluminates.To make the DSC operable, do thefollowing procedure with the batteryconnected. 1. Turn the ignition swi...

Black plate (156,1) NOTE l If the DSC OFF switch is pressedand held for a second or more, theTCS/DSC system may becomeinoperative due to the systemdetecting switch trouble. If the TCS/DSC system becomes inoperative,the TCS/DSC and the DSC OFFindicator lights illuminatesimultaneously. In this case, t...

Black plate (159,1) NOTE l After adjusting the tire air pressures,it may require some time for theTPMS warning light to go out. If theTPMS warning light remainsilluminated, drive the vehicle at aspeed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph)for 10 minutes, and then verify that itgoes out. If the warning light i...

Black plate (160,1) q Tires and Wheels CAUTION When inspecting or adjusting the tire airpressures, do not apply excessive forceto the stem part of the wheel unit. Thestem part could be damaged. Changing tires and wheels The following procedure allows theTPMS to recognize a tire pressure sensor'suniq...

Black plate (161,1) Replacing tires and wheels CAUTION l When replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or both, have the work doneby an Authorized Mazda Dealer, orthe tire pressure sensors may bedamaged. l The wheels equipped on your Mazdaare specially designed for installationof the tire pressure sen...

Black plate (162,1) Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-33Speed Unit Selector ........................................

Black plate (164,1) NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACCor LOCK position, the odometer or tripmeters cannot be displayed, however,pressing the selector button caninadvertently switch the trip meters orreset them during an approximate ten-minute period in the following cases: l After the ignit...

Black plate (165,1) Manual transmission Red zone Striped zone CAUTION Don't run the engine with thetachometer needle in the RED ZONE.This may cause severe engine damage. NOTE l The beep sounds to indicate engineoverrev when the tachometer needleenters the striped zone. l To protect the engine, when ...

Black plate (166,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately howmuch fuel is in the tank. We recommendkeeping the tank over 1/4 full. When thelow fuel warning light illuminates orwhen the needle is near E, refuel as soonas possible. Low fuel warning light NOTE The direction of the arrow ( ) s...

Black plate (167,1) NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regularchecking of the engine oil level. Thecompact, high performance RENESISrotary engine in your vehicle consumesa small amount of engine oil due to itsstructural design. An oil pumpoptimizes the amount of oil injected tolubricate the rotor seals in...

Black plate (168,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-40 Charging System Warning Light 5-41 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-42 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-42 Check ...

Black plate (171,1) If the ABS warning light stays on whileyou're driving, the ABS control unit hasdetected a system malfunction. If thisoccurs, your brakes will function normallyas if the vehicle had no ABS.Should this happen, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the eng...

Black plate (172,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when thecharging system warning light isilluminated because the engine couldstop unexpectedly. q Engine Oil Level Warning Light This warning light indicates low engineoil level. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the roa...

Black plate (173,1) If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine coolant level (page 8-15). If it'slow, add engine coolant. 3. Check the light. If the light remains illuminated even afteryou add ...

Black plate (174,1) WARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/Pretensioner Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled causingserious injury or death. Never tamperwith the systems and always have anAuthorized Mazda ...

Black plate (175,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continuessounding even if the vehicle speed lowersto 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until theseatbelt is fastened or the beep soundperiod (90 seconds) has passed. q Door-Ajar Warning Light This warning light comes on when anydoor isn't securely closed. ...

Black plate (178,1) When flashing l Under the following conditions, theKEY warning light (red) flashes toinform the driver that the start knobwill not rotate to the ACC positioneven if it is pushed in from the LOCKposition. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is not withinoperatio...

Black plate (179,1) The light stops flashing when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position withthe correct ignition key.At this time, the immobilizer system isdisarmed and the light illuminates forabout 3 seconds and then goes out. If the engine doesn't start with the correctignition key, and...

Black plate (181,1) Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light illuminates amberwhen the ON/OFF switch is pressed andthe cruise control system is activated. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illuminates green whena cruising speed has been set. q Light-On Indicator L...

Black plate (182,1) When operating the hazard warninglights, both turn signal indicator lightsflash (page 5-61). NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminated(does not flash) or if it flashesabnormally, one of the turn signal bulbsmay be burned out. Beep Sounds q Seat Belt Warning Beep If the drive...

Black plate (183,1) q Engine Overrev Warning Beep The beep sounds to indicate engineoverrev when the tachometer needleenters the striped zone (page 5-34). q Tire Inflation Pressure WarningBeep í The warning beep sound will be heard forabout 3 seconds when there is anyabnormality in tire inflation pr...

Black plate (184,1) Lighting Control q Headlights To turn on the lights, turn the headlightswitch on the end of the control lever. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboardillumination Off On On NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, do...

Black plate (185,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam.Pull back to original position for lowbeam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fullytoward you. The headlight switch doesnot need to be on, and the lever will returnto...

Black plate (186,1) Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals q Turn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a leftturn) or up (for a right turn) to the stopposition. The signal will self-cancel afterthe turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flashafter a turn, manually return the lever toits origi...

Black plate (187,1) Windshield Wipers andWasher The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. WARNING Substitute Washer Fluid:Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty the windshield,affect your visibility, and could resultin an accident. Use ...

Black plate (188,1) Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose theinterval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring q Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INTposition, the wipers will ope...

Black plate (189,1) Headlight Washer í The ignition switch must be in the ONposition and the headlights must be turnedon. The headlight washers operateautomatically once every fifth time thewindshield washer operates. If you want to operate only the headlightwashers, pull the windshield wiper levert...

Black plate (190,1) NOTE This defroster is not designed formelting snow. If there is anaccumulation of snow on the rearwindow, remove it before using thedefroster. Horn To sound the horn, press around themark on the steering wheel. 5-60 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Editi...

Black plate (191,1) Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard...

Black plate (192,1) WARNING Safety Stop and Reverse Feature:Using the HomeLink system with anygarage door opener that lacks thesafety stop and reverse feature asrequired by federal safety standards isdangerous. (This includes garagedoors manufactured before April 1,1982.)Using these garage door open...

Black plate (193,1) q Programming the HomeLink System CAUTION When programming a garage dooropener or a gate, disconnect the powerto these devices before performingprogramming, as continuous operationof the devices could damage the motor. The HomeLink system provides 3 buttonswhich can be individual...

Black plate (194,1) 7. Firmly press and release the “ learn ” or “ smart ” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) NOTE There are 30 seconds in which toinitiate step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink bu...

Black plate (197,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (198,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the fan controldial on for a long period of time withthe ignition switch in the ACC positionwhen the engi...

Black plate (199,1) Vent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow Side Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, open thevents and rotate them left and right. Center Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, movethe adjustment knob. Knob NOTE When using the air condi...

Black plate (200,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page200Thursday, August 25 2005 4:56 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (201,1) Control Panel Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector switch Air intake selector A/C Switch Windshield defroster switch q Control Switches Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem...

Black plate (202,1) Mode selector switch Press the mode selector switch to selectairflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE To set the air vent to , press the windshield defroster switch. A/C switch Push the A/C switch to turn the airconditioner on. The indicator light on theswitch will illuminate when the fanco...

Black plate (203,1) WARNING The Recirculated Air Position:Using the position in cold or rainy weather will cause the windowsto fog up. Your vision will behampered, which could lead to aserious accident. Do not use theposition in cold or rainy weather. Windshield defroster switch Press the switch to ...

Black plate (204,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whiledriving up long hills or in heavy traffic,closely monitor the temperature gauge(page 5-35).The air conditioner may cause engineoverheating. If the gauge indicatesoverheating, turn the air conditioner off(page 7-18). NOTE l When maximum ...

Black plate (206,1) Antenna q Rear Window Antenna The rear window antenna receives bothAM and FM signals. CAUTION When washing the inside rear window,use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarmwater, gently wiping the antenna lines.Use of glass cleaning products coulddamage the antenna. Operating Tips for...

Black plate (207,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things asbuildings or mountains and bounce off theionosphere. Therefore, they can reachlonger distances than FM signals. Becauseof this, two stations may sometimes bepicked up on the same frequency at thesame time. ...

Black plate (211,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In-Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heaterwhen the vehicle is cold, the CD oroptical components (prism and lens) in theCD player/changer may become cloudedwith condensation. At this time, the CDwill eject imme...

Black plate (213,1) Audio Set CD Player In-dash CD Changer Cassette Tape Player Mini Disc (MD) Player Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-18Operating the Radio .................

Black plate (214,1) q Power/Volume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/Volume dial Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Power ON/OFF Turn the ignition switch to the ACC orON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn theaudio system on.Press the power/volume dial again to turnthe a...

Black plate (215,1) * * BOSE Sound System-equipped model * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decreas...

Black plate (216,1) The following four modes are available.Select the desired mode. Mode Volume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum Turn the audio control dial to select theALC OFF, ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 mode. The selected mode will be indicated. * AudioPilot (BOSE Sound System- equipped model) AudioPi...

Black plate (217,1) MEMO 6-21 RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page217Thursday, August 25 2005 4:57 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (218,1) q Operating the Radio Channel preset buttons Scan button Band selector button Seek tuning button Satellite button* *For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio. Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit. For information on...

Black plate (219,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher orlower frequency automatically. NOTE If you continue to press and hold thebutton, the frequency will continuechanging without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( , ) to automaticall...

Black plate (220,1) q Operating the Cassette Tape Player í Fast-forward button Cassette tape eject button Program button Dolby NR button Repeat button Cassette tape play button APC button: (next program) (one being played) Rewind button Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Cassette tape i...

Black plate (221,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected whenthe ignition switch is in the OFFposition. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( ) to fast-forward.Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. To stop this operation and play thecassette tape, press the button again. NOTE When th...

Black plate (222,1) q Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player í MD play button MD slot Display button Reverse button MD eject button Random button Repeat button Scan button Fast-forward button Display feed dial Track up button Track down button Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Inserting t...

Black plate (223,1) Press the scan button ( , ) during play to start scan play operation (the tracknumber will flash).Press the scan button ( , ) once again to cancel scan play. NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playwill resume where scan was selected. Repeat play This feature makes it possib...

Black plate (224,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Scan button Display button Reverse button Random button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Fast-forward button Track up button Track down button Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Inserting the ...

Black plate (225,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program byplaying about the first 10 seconds of eachtrack. Press the scan button ( , ) during play to start scan play operation (the tracknumber will flash).Press the scan button ( , ) once again to cancel scan play. NOTE If the unit is lef...

Black plate (226,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Scan button Display button Reverse button Random button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Disc down button Disc up button Channel preset buttons Track up button Track down button Fast-forward button Illustration ...

Black plate (229,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clearthe error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution CHECK MD MD is inserted upside down Insert the MD properly. If the er...

Black plate (230,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation When the audio unit is turned on,operation of the audio unit from thesteering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turnedoff under the following conditions, theswitches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turned tothe ...

Black plate (231,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>AM radio> CD player or CD changer>SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> Cassettetape player or MD player> cyclical). NOTE Cassette tape, MD, CD, CD changer,and SIRIUS dig...

Black plate (232,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. 6-36 Interior Comfort Audio System RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page232Thursday, August 25 2005 4:58 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (234,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor q Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower thesunvisor.The vanity mirror light will illuminatewhen you open the cover. Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illumina...

Black plate (235,1) q Overhead Lights Front With moonroof Without moonroof Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when theilluminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l ...

Black plate (236,1) Without moonroof q Courtesy Lights Turns on when any door is open or theilluminated entry system is on. Courtesy Light 6-40 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page236Thursday, August 25 2005 4:58 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (237,1) Information Display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) l Climate Control Display l Audio Display Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-41 RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition...

Black plate (238,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLK button until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET button to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected displ...

Black plate (239,1) q Climate Control Display The climate control system status isdisplayed. To operate the climate controlsystem, refer to “ Climate Control System ” (page 6-2). q Audio Display The audio system status is displayed. Tooperate the audio system, refer to “ Audio System ” (page 6-10). ...

Black plate (241,1) Cup Holder WARNING Using Cup Holder:Using a cup holder to hold hot liquidswhile the vehicle is moving isdangerous. If the contents spill, youcould be scalded. Never use a cupholder to hold hot liquids while thevehicle is moving. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cupsor Drink cans in ...

Black plate (242,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Open Storage Boxes:Driving with the storage boxes open isdangerous. To reduce the possibility ofinjury in an accident or a sudden stop,keep the storage boxes closed whendriving. CAUTION Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in thestorage boxes while park...

Black plate (243,1) q Center Console Front 1. Slide the lid while pushing the button until you hear a click sound. 2. Open the lid. Rear To open, pull the release catch. CAUTION Do not place bottles filled with fluid(e.g. cosmetic fragrance) in the consolebox. If the fluid leaks, it could damagethe ...

Black plate (244,1) To open, squeeze the latch and pull the liddown.When closing the storage box, put thestorage box back in its original positionuntil you hear a click sound. NOTE When using the storage box to storeheavy accessories, remove the storagebox before placing or removing theaccessories. ...

Black plate (247,1) 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 (248,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and a...

Black plate (249,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet Jack handle Jack Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Tool box In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page249Thursd...

Black plate (250,1) q Jack To remove the jack 1. Open the tool box. 2. Turn the jack screw counterclockwise. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. q Spare Tire A temporary spare tire is not equippedwith your Mazda. If an emergency tirerepair is needed, repair the flat tire wit...

Black plate (253,1) NOTE l The tire sealant cannot be reused.Purchase new tire sealant at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. l The emergency flat tire repair kitcannot be used in the followingcases.Consult an Authorized MazdaDealer. l The period of effective use for thetire sealant has expired. (Theperiod o...

Black plate (254,1) NOTE The tire sealant can be used at outsidetemperatures down to _30°C.In extremely cold temperatures (0°C(32°F) or below), the tire sealanthardens easily and injection of thesealant will be difficult. Warm thesealant inside the vehicle before doingthe injection work. 6. Remove t...

Black plate (255,1) 10. Hold the bottom of the bottle upright, squeeze the bottle with your hands,and inject the entire amount of tiresealant into the tire. Valve NOTE The tire sealant cannot be reused.Purchase a new tire sealant kit at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. 11. Pull out the injection hose from...

Black plate (256,1) 14. Install the compressor hose to the tire valve. Valve Compressor hose 15. Insert the compressor plug into the interior accessory socket and turn theignition switch to the ACC position(page 6-49). Compressor Center console Compressor plug CAUTION l Before pulling out the compre...

Black plate (257,1) NOTE l Check the tire inflation pressure label(rear door on the driver's side) for thecorrect tire inflation pressure. l Do not use the compressor for longerthan 10 minutes because using thecompressor for long periods coulddamage it. l If the tire does not inflate, repair ofthe t...

Black plate (258,1) 21. If the tire inflation pressure remains stable, the tire repair is complete.Drive the vehicle with care to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer to have thetire replaced. CAUTION l A tire that has been temporarilyrepaired with the tire sealant cannotbe reused. Mazda recommendsreplacing th...

Black plate (259,1) NOTE l Make sure the jack is well lubricatedbefore using it. (With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem) l Be sure to register the tire pressuresensor ID signal code whenever tiresor wheels are changed (page 5-30). 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the par...

Black plate (260,1) WARNING Incorrect Jacking Position:Attempting to jack the vehicle inpositions other than thoserecommended in this manual isdangerous. The vehicle could slip offthe jack and seriously injure or evenkill someone. Use only the front andrear jacking positions recommendedin this manua...

Black plate (261,1) q Locking Lug Nuts If your vehicle has optional antitheftwheel lug nuts, one on each wheel willlock the tires and you must use a specialkey to unlock them. This key is attachedto the lug wrench and is stored with thespare tire. Register them with the lockmanufacturer by filling o...

Black plate (262,1) 2. Mount the tire. 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to LugNuts, Bolts:Applying oil or grease to lug nuts andbolts is dangerous. The lug nuts couldloosen while driving and cause the tireto come off, resul...

Black plate (263,1) WARNING Loose Lug Nuts:Improperly or loosely tightened lugnuts are dangerous. The wheel couldwobble or come off. This could resultin loss of vehicle control and cause aserious accident. Always securely andcorrectly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:Because the wheel...

Black plate (264,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection:Working near the electrical coolingfan when it is running is dangerous.You ...

Black plate (265,1) 5. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after thetemperature has decreased. 6. When cool, check the coolant level. If it's low, look for coolant leaks fromthe radiator and hoses. If you find a leak or other damage, or ifcoolant is still leaking: Stop t...

Black plate (266,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine does not start the first time,perform the following procedure to startthe engine. 1. While the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, turn the ignition switch tothe START position and crank theengine for about 7 to 8 seconds. 2. Release the ...

Black plate (267,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If youfeel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent servicetechnician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and co...

Black plate (268,1) WARNING Keep Flames Away: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, producedduring normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. Anexploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames includingcigarettes a...

Black plate (270,1) 8. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described inStep 6. NOTE Verify that the engine cover is securelyinstalled. Push-Starting WARNING Towing a Vehicle to Start It:Towing a vehicle to start it isdangerous. The vehicle being towedcould surge forwa...

Black plate (271,1) Towing Description We recommend that towing be done onlyby an Authorized Mazda Dealer or acommercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary toprevent damage to the vehicle.Government and local laws must befollowed. A towed vehicle usually should have itsrear w...

Black plate (272,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hooks under thefront and rear for towing.They are designed ONLY for tyingdown the vehicle when it's beingtransported. Using them for towing willdamage the bumper. q Tiedown Hooks 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the ...

Black plate (275,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (276,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehiclewhen using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliableand qualified service shop perform...

Black plate (277,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply.If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving...

Black plate (278,1) 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 R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R Drive belt...

Black plate (280,1) 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...

Black plate (282,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at theindicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servicetechnician as soon ...

Black plate (283,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions onlyfor items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by aqualified service technician with spec...

Black plate (285,1) Engine Compartment Overview Battery Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Air filter Engine coolant reservoir Cooling system cap Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Fuse block (next to air filter) Fuse block (near battery) Maintenance and Care Owner...

Black plate (286,1) Engine Oil NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regularchecking of the engine oil level. Thecompact, high performance RENESISrotary engine in your vehicle consumesa small amount of engine oil due to itsstructural design. An oil pumpoptimizes the amount of oil injected tolubricate the rot...

Black plate (287,1) Except U.S.A. and CANADA (ILSAC) The quality designation SL, or ILSACmust 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. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperatur...

Black plate (288,1) NOTE l Each mark from the F mark equatesto about 0.5 L (US 0.5 qt, Imp 0.4qt).There are 3 marks between L and F. l Verify that the engine cover issecurely installed. q Changing Engine Oil and Filter Change engine oil and filter according toScheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). Please...

Black plate (289,1) Check the oil level and fill to the F markif necessary. With oil filter replacement Oil capacity (reference only) L (US qt, Imp qt) 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) Without oil filter replacement Oil capacity (reference only) L (US qt, Imp qt) 3.3 (3.5, 2.9) NOTE l The indicated engine oil capacit...

Black plate (290,1) NOTE Once the engine coolant exceeds apreset temperature, an electrical coolingfan turns on. It will continue runningfor about 10 minutes after the ignitionswitch is turned to off. Inspect the antifreeze protection andcoolant level in the coolant reservoir atleast once a year ― a...

Black plate (291,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 typeengine coolant. If engine coolant otherthan FL22 type is used, the enginecoolant must be replaced earlier thanthe specified replacement intervalindicated in the scheduled maintenance(page 8-3). Exc...

Black plate (292,1) 4. Drain the system completely and retighten the plug. Add as muchethylene-glycol-based coolant mixtureand water as necessary to providefreezing and corrosion protection. 5. In extremely cold climates, add the mixture percentage recommended inthe coolant mixture percentage table....

Black plate (293,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Spilled Brake Fluid:Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If itgets in your eyes, they could beseriously injured. If this happens,immediately flush your eyes with waterand get medical attention. Brake fluidspilled on a hot engine could cause afire....

Black plate (294,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluidreservoir; add fluid if necessary. Full Low OK Use plain water if washer fluid isunavailable.But use only washer fluid in cold weatherto prevent it from freezing. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such asdoor and hood hinges an...

Black plate (295,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter. Thiscould result in excessive engine wear. This air filter may be cleaned withcompressed air and reused, or replaced,depending on its condition. Unless it isvery dirty, simply shake it to removeforeign particles. Each time you...

Black plate (296,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic carwashers have been known to affectthe wiper's ability to clean windows. l To prevent damage to the wiperblades, don't use gasoline, kerosene,paint thinner, or other solvents on ornear them. Contamination of either the windsh...

Black plate (297,1) 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metalsupport. Metal support Tab 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in newblades. CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. l If the metal stif...

Black plate (298,1) Battery WARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling. Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensur...

Black plate (300,1) NOTE l Remove the engine and batterycovers before performing batterymaintenance. Engine cover Battery cover l If the cover has been removed,install it in the reverse order ofremoval. q Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep ...

Black plate (301,1) Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety,and better fuel economy, always maintainrecommended tire inflation pressures andstay within the recommended load limitsand weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types:Driving your vehicle with differenttypes of tires is ...

Black plate (302,1) NOTE l Always check tire pressure whentires are cold. l Warm tires normally exceedrecommended pressures. Don'trelease air from warm tires to adjustthe pressure. l Underinflation can cause reducedfuel economy, uneven andaccelerated tire wear, and poorsealing of the tire bead, whic...

Black plate (303,1) CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system;don't use the following: l Tires not of the designated size l Tires of different sizes or types at thesame time l Tires not sufficiently inflated If these instructions aren't followed, therotation of the left and right wheels willbe differ...

Black plate (304,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even whenthey are not being used on the road. It isrecommended that tires generally bereplaced when they are 6 years or older.Heat caused by hot climates or frequenthigh loading conditions can acceleratethe aging process. You should replacethe spare ...

Black plate (305,1) q Replacing a Wheel WARNING Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:Using a wrong-sized wheel isdangerous. Braking and handlingcould be affected, leading to loss ofcontrol and an accident. Always usewheels of the correct size on yourvehicle. CAUTION l A wrong-sized wheel may adverselyaffect: l...

Black plate (306,1) Light Bulbs Headlights (High-beam) Front side-marker lights Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Fog lights Parking lights Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Courtesy lights Overhead light (Rear) Trunk light High-mount brake light License plate light...

Black plate (307,1) WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Do not replace the xenonfusion bulbs yourself. Consult anAuthori...

Black plate (309,1) NOTE l If the halogen bulb is accidentallytouched, it should be cleaned withrubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and cartonof the replacement bulb to dispose ofthe old bulb promptly out of thereach of children. q Replacing a Fog Light Bulb í Due to the co...

Black plate (310,1) q Replacing a Bulb (Interior) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 1. Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim andgently insert it in the overhead light asshown in the figure, and then removethe ove...

Black plate (311,1) Vanity mirror lights Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Trunk light 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. q Replacing a Bulb (Rear) Rear turn ...

Black plate (312,1) High-mount brake light 1. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and removethe retainers and trunk rear trim. Removal Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the...

Black plate (313,1) Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don'twork, inspect the appropriate circuitprotector. If a fuse has blown, the insideelement will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid usingthat system and consult an Aut...

Black plate (314,1) Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electricalcomponents don't work and the fuses inthe cabin are OK, inspect the fuse blockunder the hood. If a fuse is blown, it mustbe replaced. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all other switches...

Black plate (315,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) (Next to air filter) (Near battery) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits 2 HEATER 40A Heater 3 AIR PUMP 60A Air pump 4 BTN 30A Power windows, Power door locks, Illuminated e...

Black plate (318,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda representsthe latest technical developments incomposition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, canharm the paint's protective properties, ifproper care is not taken. Here are some example...

Black plate (319,1) q Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water cancontain harmful minerals such as salt andlime. If moisture containing theseminerals settles on the vehicle andevaporates, the minerals will concentrateand harden to form white rings. The ringscan damage your vehicle's...

Black plate (320,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish.Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust anddeterioration, wash your Mazdathoroughly and frequently, at least once amonth, ...

Black plate (321,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with aclean chamois to prevent water spots fromforming. WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light brakin...

Black plate (322,1) q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice andsnow removal and solvents used for dustcontrol may collect on the underbody. Ifnot removed, they will speed up rustingand deterioration of such underbody partsas fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaustsystem, even ...

Black plate (323,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfumeand cosmetic oils from contacting thedashboard. They'll damage and discolor it.If these solutions get on the dashboard,wipe them off immediately. CAUTION Do not use glazing agents.Glazing agents contai...

Black plate (324,1) CAUTION Sharp or pointed metal objects candamage the suede beyond repair. Piano black panel The following parts are fitted with panelsthat have been treated with a specialcoating that resists scratching. l Center panel l Door switch panel When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a...

Black plate (326,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (330,1) CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact theProvincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Veh...

Black plate (332,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.P.O. Box 19734Irvine, 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 Voge...

Black plate (333,1) Warranties for Your Mazda l New Vehicle Limited Warranty l Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect Warranty l Emis...

Black plate (334,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specificemission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the UnitedStates may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it ...

Black plate (335,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emissionregulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differfrom those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible fo...

Black plate (338,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver:Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.Dialing a number on a cell phone whi...

Black plate (339,1) Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment 9-15 RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page339Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (340,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, andtemperature performance. q Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a compar...

Black plate (341,1) WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades will be add...

Black plate (342,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tireand also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati...

Black plate (343,1) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanationof the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir...

Black plate (346,1) q Information on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T115/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an ex...

Black plate (348,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other importantinformation 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 Pressure On the...

Black plate (349,1) WARNING Tire Under-Inflation:Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and mayresult in severe cracking, tread separation or “ blowout ” , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increa...

Black plate (350,1) NOTE Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tiresto adjust the pressure.Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents.Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibility of damage from roadhazards. q Glossary of Te...

Black plate (351,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here aresome important maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintainrecommended pressures for ...

Black plate (352,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern orstuds only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened ifrotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: l Tires no...

Black plate (353,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It isrecommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heatcaused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the agingprocess. You should replace the sp...

Black plate (354,1) Vehicle Loading NOTE This vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keepyour loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.Properly loading your vehicle wil...

Black plate (355,1) Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. PAYLOAD Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on ...

Black plate (356,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part ofcargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The...

Black plate (357,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kgThe cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg _ (68 × 2) k...

Black plate (359,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combined Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle...

Black plate (361,1) 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 pas...

Black plate (362,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (364,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to dosome of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to thechart below. If they don't have what you nee...

Black plate (365,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (366,1) Vehicle Information Labels q Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legallyidentifies your vehicle. The number is ona plate attached to the left top side of thedashboard. This plate can easily be seenthrough the windshield. q Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...

Black plate (367,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page367Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (368,1) Specifications q Engine Item Model Type Rotary engine Displacement 654 ml × 2 (654 cc × 2, 40.0 cu in × 2) Compression ratio 10.0 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V-52AH/5HR Alternator 12 V - 100 A Starter 12 V - 2.0 kW Spark-plug number Trailing side N3Y1 18 110...

Black plate (370,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category Wattage ECE R SAE Headlights High beam 65 H9 ― Low beam Halogen 55 H7 ― Xenon fusion 35 D2S ― Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W ― Parking lights 5 W5W ― Fog lights í 55 H11 ― Front side-marker lights 3.8 ― #194 High-mount brake lig...

Black plate (373,1) 11 Index 11-1 RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page373Thursday, August 25 2005 5:0 PM Form No.8U58-EA-05J

Black plate (376,1) F Front Seats(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-40Gauge ......................................... 5-36Requirements ............................... 4-2Tank capacity ............................. 10-5 Fuses ...............

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