Mazda 2010 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_8AT...

Black plate (8,1) *Refer to Navigation System at the separate manual (if equipped). The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-2 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Dashboard and Interior Overview RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page8Wednesday...

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page10Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Form No.8AT5-EA-09E

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. ...

Black plate (15,1) (Recaro manufactured bucket seats) í 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 either front seatreclined: Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle...

Black plate (16,1) (Dial type) To change the seatback angle, leanforward slightly while rotating the dial tothe desired position. (Lever type) To change the seatback angle, leanforward slightly while raising the lever.Then lean back to the desired position andrelease the lever. Make sure the lever r...

Black plate (20,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seatreclined: Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you do not get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt andsuffer serio...

Black plate (21,1) q Seat Position Memory One-touch seat position programming anda activation function are available on thedriver's seat. CAUTION When activating the seat position, donot place your hands or fingersaround the seat bottom. The seatmoves to the desired positionautomatically, and if you...

Black plate (22,1) NOTE If any of the following occurs, the seat positionactivation function cancels: l A seat adjustment switch other than alumbar support switch is operated. l The vehicle moves or starts to move. l The selected programming button 1, 2, or 3or the set button is pressed again. l The...

Black plate (23,1) NOTE The operation cancels in the following cases: l A seat adjustment switch other than alumbar support switch is operated. l The set button is operated. l Any programming button ― is pressed. l The vehicle moves or starts to move. The seat stops moving when it returns toits on-r...

Black plate (24,1) Seat Warmer í 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. WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seatwarmer. The heat ...

Black plate (26,1) 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 (27,1) Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter hasbeen expended: One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) mayalso deploy at the same time. Like the air bags, the front seat belt pretensioners willonly function once....

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 beltcannot function at its full capacity during sudden braking or in a collision...

Black plate (30,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a clicksound. Seat belt tongue Seat belt buckle WARNING Positioni...

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 outand check for kinks or twists. Then makesure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it forkinks and twists. If ...

Black plate (32,1) WARNING Wear seat belts only as recommendedin this owner's manual: Incorrect positioning of the driver andfront passenger seat belts isdangerous. Without properpositioning, the pretensioner andload limiting systems cannot provideadequate protection in an accidentand this could res...

Black plate (33,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is working properly, the warninglight illuminates when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. The warning light turnsoff after a spe...

Black plate (34,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unlessit is necessary: Using a seat belt extender when notnecessary is dangerous. The seat beltwill be too long and not fit properly.In an accident, the seat belt will notprovide adequate protection and youcould be seriously injured. Only us...

Black plate (35,1) Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep The seat belt warning light illuminatesand a beep sound will be heard if thedriver's seat belt is not fastened when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is notfastened when the ...

Black plate (36,1) Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function remindsthe front passenger to fasten the seat beltaccording to the chart below. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt(Driver) Seat belt(Passenger) Indicator Be...

Black plate (37,1) 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 (38,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must beproperly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age andsize. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed...

Black plate (40,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehiclewith side and curtain 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 alon...

Black plate (41,1) 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 (44,1) WARNING Always move the front passenger seatas far back as possible if installing afront-facing child-restraint system on itis unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bagsand doubly so because your vehiclehas side air bags, a front-facingchild-restraint system should be puton t...

Black plate (46,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraintsystem on the front passenger seat ifthe front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light does notilluminate: While it is always better to install anychild-restraint system on the rearseat, it is imperative that a child-restraint ...

Black plate (47,1) LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise theseat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint...

Black plate (50,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. You can locate the various air bags by the use of “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are instal...

Black plate (51,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous.Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can beexpected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal...

Black plate (54,1) 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 (56,1) 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 (61,1) CAUTION Ø To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to thesensors in the front seat bottoms: Ø Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage onthem. Ø Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. Ø...

Black plate (62,1) 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 (65,1) 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 (66,1) A system malfunction is indicated if thewarning light constantly flashes,constantly illuminates or does notilluminate 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 in...

Black plate (69,1) 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 (70,1) 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, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key. l Starting the engine w...

Black plate (73,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facingupward. Battery leakage couldoccur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Alsobe careful no...

Black plate (74,1) 3. Insert a small 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 prob...

Black plate (75,1) 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 in placeswhere there are high-intensity radio waves orn...

Black plate (76,1) NOTE l The trunk is out of the operational range,however, starting the engine may bepossible. l The engine may not start if the advancedkey is placed in the following areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments such as theglove box l On the rear parcel shelf l Star...

Black plate (77,1) Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors, press the requestswitch. A beep sound will be heard twiceand the hazard warning lights will flashtwice. NOTE l Confirm that all doors are securely locked. l All doors cannot be locked when any dooris open. l A beep sound is ...

Black plate (79,1) Starting the engine NOTE l Engine-starting is controlled by the sparkignition system.This system meets all CanadianInterference-Causing Equipment Standardrequirements regulating the impulseelectrical field strength of radio noise. l The advanced key must be carried becausethe adva...

Black plate (80,1) 7. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in the instrumentcluster. The KEY warning light (red)means you cannot continue to start theengine using the Advanced KeylessSystem. You may have to use theauxiliary key instead (page 3-21). NOTE In the following cases, the...

Black plate (82,1) Operation Using AdvancedKey Functions q Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditionalkeyless entry buttons to remotely lock andunlock the doors and opens the trunk lid,and opens the power windows.It can also help you signal for attention.Press the buttons slowly and c...

Black plate (83,1) To confirm that all doors have beenlocked, press the lock button again within5 seconds. If they are closed and locked,the horn will sound. NOTE The hazard warning lights flash when the theftdeterrent system is armed.The hazard warning lights do not flash if allthe doors are locked...

Black plate (85,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in theadvanced key in the event of a deadtransmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from theadvanced key. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked usingthe aux...

Black plate (86,1) Warning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the advancedkeyless function, the KEY warning light(red) in the instrument cluster illuminatescontinuously. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remainsilluminated, do not continue to driveth...

Black plate (87,1) q Request Switch InoperableWarning Beep If the request switch for a front door ispressed under the following conditionswhile 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 Th...

Black plate (89,1) When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated 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 Ho...

Black plate (90,1) Keys (without Advanced Key) WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. ...

Black plate (91,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractabletype key) To extend the key, press the releasebutton. 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...

Black plate (92,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed tooperate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from thecenter of the vehicle, but this may vary dueto local conditions. l The system does not operate when the key isin the ignition switch. l Doors can be locked by pressing the lockbutton while any o...

Black plate (94,1) q Transmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter areinoperable and the operation indicatorlight does not flash, the battery may bedead.Replace with a new battery before thetransmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positivepole ( ) facing down....

Black plate (96,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem: Leaving a child or a pet unattendedin a parked vehicle is dangerous. Inhot weather, temperatures inside avehicle can become high enough tocause brain damage or even death. Do not l...

Black plate (97,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob To lock either front door from the inside,push the door-lock knob.To unlock, pull it out. Door-lock knob Lock Unlock To lock either front door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push thedoor-lock knob to the lock position andclose th...

Black plate (99,1) Locking, unlocking with transmitter(with retractable type key) All doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-23). q Freestyle Doors The pillarless freestyle doors are front andrear-hinged for ease of ingress ...

Black plate (101,1) Trunk Lid WARNING Never allow a person to ride in thetrunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunkis dangerous. In addition, the personin the trunk could be seriouslyinjured or killed during suddenbraking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering th...

Black plate (102,1) Opening the trunk lid with the requestswitch (with advanced key) The trunk lid can be opened by operatingthe request switch on the trunk lid whilecarrying the advanced key outside thevehicle, refer to Operations UsingAdvanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7). Opening the trunk lid wi...

Black plate (103,1) 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 awa...

Black plate (104,1) 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 ...

Black plate (105,1) q Operating the Power Windows NOTE l The passenger power window can beoperated with the door switch when thepower window lock switch on the driver'sdoor is in the unlocked position (page3-40). l The passenger power window can also beoperated by the power window mastercontrol swit...

Black plate (106,1) NOTE (POWER WINDOW RESET PROCEDURE) If the battery was disconnected during vehiclemaintenance, or for other reasons such as aswitch continues to be operated after thewindow is fully open/close, the power windowswill not fully open and close automatically.Resetting of the automati...

Black plate (108,1) q Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlockedposition (button not depressed), all powerwindows on each door can be operated. With the lock switch in the lockedposition (button depressed), only thedriver's side power window can beoperated. Locked position Unlocke...

Black plate (109,1) WARNING Use the remote auto-window functiononly when you can see the vehicle andit is in a secure area: Do not let children play with yourkeys. If they open the windowwithout your knowing, the openwindows are an even biggerinvitation to a thief than leaving thedoors unlocked. The...

Black plate (110,1) NOTE The window opening operation also can bestopped by turning the key back. However, thedoors will lock. Closing The windows can be closed in case theyare left open after getting out of thevehicle. NOTE (With advanced key) If the auto-lock function (page 3-8) has beenactivated,...

Black plate (111,1) Rear Quarter Windows Open or close a swing-out rear quarterwindow by releasing the latch and movingthe window. NOTE When parked in public areas, it is best to keepthe rear quarter windows closed for security. q Opening a Window Pull the latch inward and then push thewindow outwar...

Black plate (113,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closedand securely locked: A hood that is not closed andsecurely locked is dangerous as itcould fly open while the vehicle ismoving and block the driver's visionwhich could result in a seriousaccident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehi...

Black plate (114,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignition switchis in the ON position. Tilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up orextend part of their body through theopen moonroof while the vehicle ismoving: Extending the head, arm...

Black plate (115,1) To close to the desired position, press thefront of the tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open q Power Moonroof Re-set Procedure If the battery is disconnected, themoonroof may not operate correctly. Themoonroof will not operate correctly untilit is re-set. Carry out the followin...

Black plate (116,1) 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 advanced key, theengine will not start, thereby helping toprevent the theft of your v...

Black plate (117,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired opera...

Black plate (119,1) 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.If you ha...

Black plate (121,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light illuminatesand stays on or flashes when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position, theengine will not start. l Signals from a TV or radio station, or froma transceiver or a mobile telephone, couldinterfere with your immobilizer system....

Black plate (122,1) l Opening the trunk lid by operating thetrunk lid release button. If the system is triggered again, the lightsand horn will activate until a door isunlocked or the trunk lid is opened withthe key or with the transmitter. (With advanced key) The lights and horn can also bedeactiva...

Black plate (123,1) q To Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off byany one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Open the trunk lid with the key. l Press the unlock button or press andhold the trunk button on the keylessentry system transmitter. l (With advanced key) l ...

Black plate (124,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel whilethe vehicle 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. ...

Black plate (125,1) 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 (126,1) NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform theadjustment with the day/night lever in the dayposition. Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for daydriving. Pull it back to reduce glare ofheadlights from cars at the rear. Night ...

Black plate (129,1) 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 (130,1) 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 (131,1) 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 Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or ne...

Black plate (132,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which iscolorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousnessand...

Black plate (133,1) 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 offluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine cool...

Black plate (134,1) 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 Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed,either slow or fast, for a long period oftime. l Do n...

Black plate (135,1) WARNING Never stop the engine when goingdown a hill: Stopping the engine when goingdown a hill is dangerous. This causesthe loss of power steering and powerbrake control, and may causedamage to the drivetrain. Any loss ofsteering or braking control couldcause an accident. Hazardo...

Black plate (136,1) Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hookedon the retention pins to prevent themfrom bunching up under the footpedals: Using a floor mat that is not securedis dangerous as it will interfere withthe accelerator and brake pedaloperation, which could result in anaccident. ...

Black plate (137,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tirechains, window scraper, flares, a smallshovel, jumper cables, and a small bagof sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer toperform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze inthe radiator.Refer to Eng...

Black plate (138,1) q Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tirechains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect handling. Ø Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30mph) or the chain manufacturer'srecommended limit, whichever islower. Ø Drive carefully and avoid bumps,holes, and sharp turns. Ø Avoid locked-w...

Black plate (139,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand applying the brakes lightly untilbrake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes isdangerous. Increased stoppingdistance or the vehicle pulling to oneside when braking could result in aserious a...

Black plate (140,1) Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roadsor over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling onrough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody,...

Black plate (141,1) 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_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page141Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Form No.8AT5-EA-09E

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

Black plate (144,1) Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advancedkey, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-9). When starting the engine with theauxiliary key, perform the followingprocedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page ...

Black plate (145,1) 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 Remove the key only when the vehicleis parked: Removing the key from the ignitionswitch while the vehicle is moving isdangero...

Black plate (146,1) ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and someelectrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position afterthe engine is started. Some indicatorlights/warning lights should be inspectedbefore the engine is started (page 5-40). NOTE (Gasoline engine models...

Black plate (147,1) 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 15 seconds. Then perform theshift operation. NOTE l In extremely cold weather (below 0°C(32°F)) or after the vehicle has not beendriven in several days, let the engine warmup without operating the accelerator. l Whether the engi...

Black plate (148,1) WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled orturned off, find a safe place to stop: Coasting with the engine stalled orturned off is dangerous. Braking willrequire more effort, and the brake'spower-assist could be depleted if youpump the brake. This will causelonger stopping di...

Black plate (149,1) Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmlypull the parking brake lever fully upwardswith sufficient force to hold the vehicle ina stationary position. Releasing the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and pull theparking brake lever upwards, then pressthe...

Black plate (150,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes anindicator of leakage. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible even if thebrake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING Do not drive with the brake systemwarning light illuminated. Contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer to hav...

Black plate (151,1) 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 (152,1) WARNING Do not drive 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 l The beep sounds to indicate engineoverrev ...

Black plate (153,1) Your vehicle is equipped with a device toprevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.Push the shift lever downward and shift toR. WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking onslippery road surfaces or at highspeeds: Shifting down while driving on wet,snowy, or frozen roads, or while...

Black plate (154,1) For cruising Gear Vehicle 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 heavytraffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine starts to overwork. Thi...

Black plate (155,1) 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: NOTE l The beep sounds to indicate engine overrev...

Black plate (156,1) q Transmission Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N tooperate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transmission and prevents therear wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and setthe parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the Pposition without usin...

Black plate (157,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)automatically controls the transmissionshift points to best suit the road conditionsand driver input. This optimizes engineperformance and improves drivingcomfort. When cornering the vehicle,AAS mode will hold the transmiss...

Black plate (158,1) NOTE l If you change to manual shift mode whenthe vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift toM1. l If you change to manual shift mode withoutdepressing the accelerator pedal whendriving in D range, 5th gear, the gear willshift to M4. l If you change to manual shift mode withoutdep...

Black plate (160,1) WARNING Do not use engine braking on slipperyroad surfaces or at high speeds: 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 speedcould cause the tires to skid. Th...

Black plate (161,1) During deceleration, the gears shift downautomatically when speed is reduced tothe following: Gear Vehicle 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 M1auto...

Black plate (162,1) l The vehicle is stopped or moving at aslow speed. Gear position indicator Direct mode indicator NOTE Shifting up and down while in direct mode maynot be possible depending on the vehiclespeed. In addition, because direct mode iscanceled (released) depending on the rate ofacceler...

Black plate (163,1) 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 stiffer than usualduring normal driving, consult anAuthorize...

Black plate (164,1) Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under thefollowing conditions: Using the cruise control under thefollowing conditions is dangerousand could result in loss...

Black plate (165,1) 3. Press down the cruise control SET/- switch and release it at the speed youwant. Release the acceleratorsimultaneously. Cruise control switch Do not continue to hold the switch. Untilyou release it, speed will continue to drop(unless you continue to accelerate) andyou'll miss t...

Black plate (166,1) To increase speed using acceleratorpedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerateto the desired speed.Press down the cruise control SET/-switch and release it immediately. Cruise control switch NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarilywhen the cruise control is on. G...

Black plate (168,1) 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 or DSC mayhave a malfunction and they may notoperate correctly...

Black plate (169,1) CAUTION Ø The DSC may not operate correctlyunless the following are observed: Ø Use tires of the correct sizespecified for your Mazda on allfour wheels. Ø Use tires of the samemanufacturer, brand and treadpattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC may not oper...

Black plate (170,1) q DSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off theTCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator lightwill illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCS/DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicatorlight will go out. NOTE l When DSC is on and you attempt to free thevehicle when it is stuck, or ...

Black plate (173,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Light This warning light illuminates for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminatesand a beep is heard when tire pressure istoo low in one or more tires, and flasheswhen the...

Black plate (175,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Vehicles with Instant Mobility System(IMS) emergency flat tire repair kit If an emergency tire repair is needed,repair the punctured tire with theemergency flat tire rep...

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

Black plate (179,1) NOTE When the ignition switch is in the ACC orLOCK position, the odometer or trip meterscannot be displayed, however, pressing theselector button can inadvertently switch thetrip meters or reset them during anapproximate ten-minute period in the followingcases: l After the igniti...

Black plate (180,1) CAUTION Do not run the engine with thetachometer needle in the RED ZONE.This may cause severe enginedamage. NOTE l The beep sounds to indicate engine overrevwhen the tachometer needle enters thestriped zone. l The display of the variable red zone in thetachometer changes accordin...

Black plate (181,1) Bright Dim Canceling the illumination dimmer When the headlight switch is in theor position, the illumination of the instrument cluster and the informationdisplay dims. When driving on snowy or foggy roads,or in other situations when the instrumentcluster or information display's...

Black plate (182,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-42 Charging System Warning Light 5-44 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-44 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-45 Check ...

Black plate (186,1) q Charging System Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theswitch is turned and turns off when theengine is started. If the warning light illuminates whiledriving, it indicates a malfunction of thealternator or of the charging system.Drive to the side of the road and ...

Black plate (187,1) NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking ofthe engine oil level. The compact, highperformance RENESIS rotary engine in yourvehicle consumes a small amount of engine oildue to its structural design. An oil pumpoptimizes the amount of oil injected tolubricate the rotor seals i...

Black plate (188,1) l The emission control system has aproblem. l The fuel-filler cap is missing or nottightened securely. If the check engine light remains on orflashes continuously, do not drive at highspeeds and consult an Authorized MazdaDealer as soon as possible. q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPrete...

Black plate (190,1) NOTE l To allow the front passenger seat weightsensor to function properly, do not placeand sit on an additional seat cushion on thefront passenger seat. The sensor may notfunction properly because the additionalseat cushion could cause sensorinterference. l When a small child si...

Black plate (193,1) q KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEYIndicator Light (Green) (withAdvanced Key) This indicator has two colors. KEY Warning Light (Red) When illuminated l When the ignition switch is turned tothe ON position, it illuminatesmomentarily and then goes out. l If any malfunction occurs in thea...

Black plate (194,1) KEY Indicator Light (Green) When illuminated When the start knob is pushed in from theLOCK position, the system confirms thatthe correct advanced key is inside thevehicle, the KEY indicator light (green)illuminates, and the start knob can beturned to the ACC position (page 3-9). ...

Black plate (195,1) q Shift Position Indicator Light(Automatic Transmission) This indicates the selected shift positionwhen the ignition switch is in the ONposition. Gear position indicator Gear position indicator The gear position indicator displays thegear in use while in either manual shift ordir...

Black plate (196,1) NOTE If the battery is disconnected or a fuse isreplaced, the DSC will be inoperable. In thiscase, the DSC OFF indicator light flashes andthe TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates.To make the DSC operable, do the followingprocedure with the battery connected. 1. Turn the ignition s...

Black plate (198,1) Beep Sounds q Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, a beep sound will be heardfor about 6 seconds.If the driver or the front passenger's seatbelt is not fastened and the vehicle isdriven at a speed fa...

Black plate (199,1) Lighting Control q Headlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn theheadlights, other exterior lights anddashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboard illumin...

Black plate (201,1) q Lights-On Reminder í If lights are on and the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, a continuousbeep sound will be heard when thedriver's door is opened. NOTE When the advanced keyless function is usedand the start knob is in the ACC position, theStart Knob Not in Lock Warnin...

Black plate (202,1) If the indicator light illuminates, contactan Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven withthe headlights on during daytimeoperation. For that reason, the daytime running lightsautomatically turn on when the ignitionswitch is t...

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. To turn the fog lights on, rotate the foglight switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in theposition to turn on the fog lights. Fog light switch To turn them off, rota...

Black plate (204,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiperblades, the wiper motor is protected frommotor breakdown, overheating and possiblefire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism willautomatically stop operation of the blades, butonly for about 5 minutes.If this happens, turn off the w...

Black plate (207,1) q Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. Washer OFF NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (TypeA)/AUTO (Type B) position, the wipers willoperate continuously until the lever isreleased. If the washer does not work, inspect thefluid lev...

Black plate (208,1) Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost,fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. Press the switch to turn on the rearwindow defroster. The rear windowdefroster operates for about 15 minutesand turns off automatica...

Black plate (209,1) Horn To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they mu...

Black plate (211,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3CANADA:4112A-OBIHL3This device complies with FCC rules part 15.Operation is subject to the followingconditions:1- This device may not cause any harmfulinterference and2- This device must accept any interferencethat may be received including interferencethat ...

Black plate (213,1) Continue to press and hold the HomeLinkbutton while you press and release ― every two seconds ( “ cycle ” ) your hand- held transmitter until the frequency signalhas successfully been accepted byHomeLink. (The indicator light will flashslowly and then rapidly.)Proceed with “ Prog...

Black plate (215,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (216,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not leave the fan control dial on for a longperiod of time with the ignition switch in theON position when the engi...

Black plate (217,1) 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 (218,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page218Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Form No.8AT5-EA-09E

Black plate (219,1) Types 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 pages.Manual Type ............................................................................

Black plate (220,1) Manual Type 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 Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and cou...

Black plate (221,1) 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 Press the A/C switch to turn the airconditioner on. The indicator light on theswitch will illuminate when the fanc...

Black plate (222,1) This position can be used when driving ona dusty road or in similar conditions. Italso helps to provide quicker cooling ofthe interior. WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it willcause the windows t...

Black plate (223,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whiledriving up long hills or in heavytraffic, closely monitor thetemperature gauge (page 5-38).The air conditioner may cause engineoverheating. If the gauge indicatesoverheating, turn the air conditioneroff (page 7-17). NOTE l When maximum ...

Black plate (225,1) Fully Automatic Type 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 Switch...

Black plate (226,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off theclimate control system. Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature.Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. Fan control dial Slow Fast The fan has seven speeds. The selectedspeed will be displayed...

Black plate (228,1) NOTE l Setting the temperature to maximum highor low will not provide the desiredtemperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will restrictairflow until it has warmed to prevent coldair from blowing out of the vents. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press ...

Black plate (229,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio Antenna The rear window antenna receives bothAM and FM signals. CAUTION When washing the inside rearwindow, use a soft cloth dampenedin lukewarm water, gently wiping theantenna lines.Use of glass cleaning products coulddamage the antenna. q Satellite Radio A...

Black plate (230,1) 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 (232,1) 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/In-dash CD changer maybecome clouded with condensation. Atthis time, the CD will...

Black plate (234,1) l Insert discs one by one. If two discs areinserted at the same time, the systemmay not operate properly. l The CD player/In-dash CD changerejects the CD if the CD is insertedupside down. Also dirty and/ordefective CDs may be ejected. l Do not insert cleaning discs in the CDplaye...

Black plate (236,1) l The maximum number of charactersthat can be used for file names is asfollows. However, this unit will onlydisplay up to 30 characters, includingthe file extension (.mp3). Maximum number of characters in a file name (including a separator “ . ” and the three letters of the file ...

Black plate (238,1) MEMO 6-24 RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page238Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Form No.8AT5-EA-09E

Black plate (239,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displayed on the information display. l There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer yourvehicle is equipped with. In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) In-dash CD Changer (MP3 compatible) CD Player Power/Volume/Sou...

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 model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select ...

Black plate (242,1) NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting any mode, thevolume function will be automatically selected.To reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, pressthe audio control dial for 2 seconds. The unitwill beep and “ CLEAR ” will be displayed. Automatic Level Control (ALC) The automatic lev...

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 beplayed, however, MP3 audio files encodedwith high compression may result in poorsound quality. l Centerpoint ® is available for 2-channel stereo audio ex...

Black plate (244,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning button Scan button Manual tuning dial Band selector button Channel preset buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selectorbutton ( ) switches the ban...

Black plate (246,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio Instant replay button Category button 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...

Black plate (252,1) l Three seconds after scrolling the longname, the display automatically returnsto display the first part of the longname. Three more seconds and theshort name appears. l If there is no category name, “ No CATEGORY ” is displayed. (Artist name display) l When the display button is...

Black plate (258,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Fast-forward/Track up button Reverse/Track down button Load button CD slot CD play button Display button Repeat button Random button Scan button CD eject button Type Playable data Music CD player(non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) In...

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/Folder down button Disc up/Folder up button Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) Music CD/MP3 CD player (M...

Black plate (264,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Checkthe CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, andthen properly reinsert. If the messageappears again, take the unit to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer for service. q Operating the Auxiliary jack You c...

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 clearthe error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution ACQUIRING Depending on thesurrounding conditions(such as large trees,...

Black plate (267,1) q Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, pull up thevolume switch. To decrease the volume, press down thevolume 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...

Black plate (268,1) When playing a CD Pull up the seek switch to skip to the nexttrack.Press down the seek switch to repeat thecurrent track.Pull up or press down and hold the seekswitch to continuously switch the tracksup or down. q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press i...

Black plate (269,1) CAUTION Ø Close the cover when the auxiliaryjack is not in use to preventforeign objects and liquids frompenetrating the auxiliary jack. Ø Do not place objects or apply forceto the auxiliary jack with the plugconnected. Ø Noise may occur during playbackif the accessory socket equ...

Black plate (270,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCCrequirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by any...

Black plate (271,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equippedmobile telephone to the hands-free unitequipped on the vehicle, making andreceiving calls are possible using thevoice recognition/hands-free switchlocated on the ...

Black plate (272,1) NOTE l The Bluetooth Hands-Free system isoperable several seconds after turning theignition switch to the ACC or ON position(requires less than 15 seconds). l If the ignition switch is turned off during ahands-free call, the line is transferred to themobile telephone automaticall...

Black plate (273,1) Audio unit/Navigation system The audio unit or navigation system isused for adjusting the volume.If Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated,information such as mobile phone signalstrength of Bluetooth Hands-Free aredisplayed on the screen. (With navigationsystem) Bluetooth Hands-Free in...

Black plate (274,1) q Function Restrictions WhileUsing Bluetooth Hands-Free Some functions are limited whileBluetooth Hands-Free is being used. Theyinclude: l Beep sound and voice guidance relatedto the audio unit and navigation systemare not heard. l Beep sound related to the A/Coperation is not he...

Black plate (275,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free Preparation Language setting The available languages are English,Spanish, and Canadian French. If thelanguage setting is changed, all of thevoice guidance and voice inputcommands are done in the selectedlanguage. NOTE l ...

Black plate (278,1) 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press (withoutnavigation system) or a long press(with navigation system). NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system, youcan also press the voice recognition/hands-freeswitch with a short press and say: [Beep] “ Tele...

Black plate (279,1) Convenient Use of theHands-Free System q Phone Book Usage Phone book registration Phone numbers can be registered to theBluetooth Hands-Free phone book. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is toodistracting to attempt while driving and youmay make too many errors to be eff...

Black plate (280,1) NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system, youcan also press the voice recognition/hands-freeswitch with a short press and say: [Beep] “ Telephone ” or “ Phone ” . 2. Say: [Beep] “ Call ” 3. Prompt: “ Name please. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ John's phone ” ) ” (Say a vo...

Black plate (281,1) 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute off ” 3. Prompt: “ Microphone unmuted ” q Transferring a Call Transferring a call from Hands-Free toa mobile phone Communication between the hands-freeunit and a mobile phone is canceled, andthe line can be switched to a standard callusing a mobile phone. 1....

Black plate (284,1) 5. Prompt: “ XXXXX..., XXXXX..., XXXXX... (Ex. “ John's phone ” , Mary's phone, Bill's phone) ” (Voice guidance reads out the voice tags registered tothe phone book.) Press the voice recognition/hands-freeswitch during the read-out at the desiredname, and then say one of the foll...

Black plate (286,1) 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: pairing options, confirmation prompts,select phone, language, or passcode...,or say “ cancel ” to return to main menu. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Pairing options ” 5. Prompt: “ Do you want to pair a phone, delete a phone, or list pairedphones? ” ...

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 enrollment is com...

Black plate (290,1) Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279B-MBLUEC07This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept a...

Black plate (291,1) 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 (292,1) q Overhead Lights Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door isopen l Light is on or off when theilluminated entry system ison Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door isopen l Light is on or off when t...

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 Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) l Climate Cont...

Black plate (294,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON 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 while the timesetting butt...

Black plate (295,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambienttemperature display may differ from theactual ambient temperature depending onthe surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hot temperatures. l Sudden changes in ambient temperature. l The vehicle is parked. l T...

Black plate (296,1) CAUTION Ø Do not touch the metal part of thelighter, you may burn yourself. Ø Do not hold the lighter in becauseit will overheat. Ø Do not use the lighter socket forplug-in accessories such asshavers and coffee pots. They maydamage it or cause electricalfailure. Use only a genuin...

Black plate (297,1) Cup Holder WARNING Never use a cup holder to hold hotliquids while the vehicle is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquidswhile the vehicle is moving isdangerous. If the contents spill, youcould be scalded. Do not put anything other than cups ordrink cans in cup holders: Pu...

Black plate (298,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving: Driving with the storage boxes openis dangerous. To reduce thepossibility of injury in an accident ora sudden stop, keep the storageboxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe sto...

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 To open, pull the release catch. CAUTION Do not place bottles filled with fluid(e.g. cosmetic fragrance) in theconsole box. If the fluid leaks, it coulddamage the ...

Black plate (301,1) Accessory Socket The accessory socket can be usedregardless of the position of the ignitionswitch.Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).The accessory socket is in the centerconsole. CAUTION To prevent accessory socket d...

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 lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warni...

Black plate (305,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Tool box Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit Jack Jack handle Tiedown eyelet Lug wrench In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page305Wednes...

Black plate (306,1) 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 (308,1) q About the IMS Emergency FlatTire Repair Kit The IMS emergency flat tire repair kitincludes the following items. Tire sealant Injection hose Compressor Repaired tire sticker Valve core tool Spare valve core Speed restriction sticker Instructions Case WARNING Do not allow childre...

Black plate (309,1) 4. Unload passengers and luggage, and remove the emergency flat tire repairkit. 5. Shake the tire sealant well. CAUTION If the bottle is shaken after theinjection hose is screwed on, tiresealant could spray out from theinjection hose. Tire sealantcontacting clothing or other obje...

Black plate (310,1) CAUTION If there is air remaining in the tirewhen the valve core is removed, thevalve core could fly out. Remove thevalve core carefully. 8. Turn the valve core counterclockwise with the valve core tool and remove thevalve core. Valve Valve core NOTE Store the valve core in a pla...

Black plate (311,1) NOTE Do not throw away the empty tire sealantbottle after use. Return the empty tire sealantbottle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer whenreplacing the tire. The empty tire sealant bottlewill need to be used to extract and dispose ofthe used sealant from the tire. 13. Attach the vehic...

Black plate (313,1) NOTE When checking the tire inflation pressure withthe tire pressure gauge on the compressor unit,make sure the compressor switch is turned off. 21. If the tire inflation pressure remains stable, the tire repair is complete.Drive the vehicle with care to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer...

Black plate (314,1) 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle 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 blockinga wheel, place a tire block both in frontand ...

Black plate (315,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jackingpositions recommended in this manual: 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 andr...

Black plate (316,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í 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...

Black plate (317,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nutsand bolts and do not tighten the lugnuts beyond the recommendedtightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts andbolts is dangerous. The lug nutscould ...

Black plate (319,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running beforeattempting to work near the coolingfan: ...

Black plate (321,1) 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 (322,1) 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 (323,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: 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 bur...

Black plate (325,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it isdangerous. The vehicle being towedcould surge forward when its enginestarts, causing the two vehicles tocollide. The occupants could beinjured. CAUTION Do not push-...

Black plate (326,1) 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 itsdrive ...

Black plate (327,1) Tiedown Hooks CAUTION Do not use the front and reartiedown eyelets for towing thevehicle.The have been designed only forsecuring the vehicle to a transportvessel during shipping.Using the eyelets for any otherpurpose could result in the vehiclebeing damaged. q Tiedown Hooks 1. Re...

Black plate (329,1) Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.The transmission is not designed fortowing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.When doing recreational towing refer to “ Towing Description ” (page 7-24) and “ Tiedown Hooks ” (page 7-25)...

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

Black plate (332,1) 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 are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliableand qualified service shop perfor...

Black plate (333,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials ...

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 R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R Drive belt...

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...

Black plate (338,1) 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 (339,1) 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 (341,1) Engine Compartment Overview Windshield 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...

Black plate (342,1) Engine Oil CAUTION Do not use either synthetic or semi-synthetic motor oil. Otherwise enginestarting performance could worsen. NOTE l Changing the engine oil should be done byan Authorized Mazda Dealer. l The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checkingof the engine oil level. The compac...

Black plate (343,1) Except U.S.A. and CANADA (ILSAC) The quality designation SL,SM, 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 tempera...

Black plate (344,1) NOTE l Each mark from the Full mark equates toabout 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 Verify that the engine cover i...

Black plate (346,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 type enginecoolant. If engine coolant other than FL22type is used, the engine coolant must bereplaced earlier than the specified replacementinterval indicated in the scheduledmaintenance (page 8-3). If...

Black plate (347,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid onyourself or on the engine: Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If itgets in your eyes, they could beseriously injured. If this happens,immediately flush your eyes withwater and get medical attention.Brake flu...

Black plate (348,1) 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 (349,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automaticcar washers have been known toaffect the wiper's ability to cleanwindows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiperblades, don't use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them. Ø When the wiper lever is in theAUT...

Black plate (350,1) 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 each blade rubber and install them in thenew blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard thestiffeners. You need to use themagain. Ø If the metal s...

Black plate (351,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precautions careful...

Black plate (353,1) NOTE l Remove the engine and battery coversbefore performing battery maintenance. Engine cover Battery cover l If the cover has been removed, install it inthe reverse order of removal. q Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Kee...

Black plate (354,1) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check thetire condition every day, includingwhether the tires all look inflated properly.Inspect all tire pressure monthly when thetires are cold. Maintain recommendedpressures for the best ride, handling, andmi...

Black plate (355,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radialtires that have an asymmetrical treadpattern or studs only from front torear, not from side to side. Tireperformance will be reduced ifrotated from side to side. CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system;don't use the following: Ø Tire...

Black plate (356,1) q Temporary Spare Tire Your Mazda is not equipped with a sparetire. If you require a spare tire, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Inspect the temporary spare tire at leastmonthly to make sure it's properly inflatedand stored. NOTE The temporary spare tire condition graduallydet...

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 l...

Black plate (359,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbsyourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer when the repl...

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 reverse order of ther...

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 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 ...

Black plate (366,1) 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. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. I...

Black plate (367,1) 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of theengine compartment fuse block cover. 4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's blown. Normal Blown 5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If itdoes not fit t...

Black plate (369,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 1 2 3 4 5 10 1314 1516171819 1112 6 20 21 22 293031 3233343536 37 38 28 2324252627 7 8 9 (Next to air filter) (Next to battery) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits 2 HEATER...

Black plate (372,1) 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 (373,1) 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 (374,1) 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 CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTOposition and the ignition switch is inthe ON position, the wipers maymove au...

Black plate (375,1) Pay special attention to removing salt,dirt, mud, and other foreign material fromthe underside of the fenders, and makesure the drain holes in the lower edges ofthe doors and rocker panels are clean. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,industrial fallout, and similar deposits ...

Black plate (376,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, or strong detergentscontaining highly alkaline or causticagents on chrome-plated or anodizedaluminum parts. This may result indamage to the protective coating andcause discoloration or paintdeterioration. q Underbody Maintenance Roa...

Black plate (377,1) 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 (378,1) q Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder BeltWebbing Clean the webbing with a mild soapsolution recommended for upholstery orcarpets. Follow instructions. Don't bleachor dye the webbing; this may weaken it. After cleaning the belts, thoroughly drythe belt webbing and make sure there isno rema...

Black plate (380,1) 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 (382,1) q California Customers 1. Mazda North American Operations participates in BBB AUTO LINE, a mediation/ arbitration program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus [4200Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203] through local Better Business Bureaus.BBB AUTO LINE a...

Black plate (386,1) 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 (388,1) 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 (389,1) 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 (390,1) 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 (391,1) 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 (394,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communicationequipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver...

Black plate (395,1) Type Approval of Equipment Keyless entry system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment 9-17 RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page395Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8AT5-EA-09E

Black plate (396,1) Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page396Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8AT5-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. 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 (398,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure. T...

Black plate (399,1) 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 (403,1) 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 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size a...

Black plate (405,1) 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 (406,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to therecommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with theinformation in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is...

Black plate (407,1) q Glossary of Terms 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 number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturi...

Black plate (408,1) 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 (409,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread patternor studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will beweakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: Ø Tires no...

Black plate (410,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivategood driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l Avoid fast starts, stops and turns l Avoid potholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs ...

Black plate (411,1) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed totow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicledamage. This section will guide you in the prope...

Black plate (412,1) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and allstandard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket e...

Black plate (413,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargoweight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehic...

Black plate (414,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg(849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg(699 lbs)The cargo wei...

Black plate (415,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous andcould result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, s...

Black plate (416,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without riskingdamage. The GCW must never exceed ...

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 pass...

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 couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (420,1) 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 do not have what you ne...

Black plate (423,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (424,1) 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 (425,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page425Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8AT5-EA-09E

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

Black plate (431,1) 11 Index 11-1 RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page431Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Form No.8AT5-EA-09E