Mazda 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_8V8...

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_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page8Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page10Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F

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 Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has beenexpended:One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) mayalso deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that wasused in an ac...

Black plate (24,1) Location of Seat Belt For rear seat For front seat 2-12 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page24Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F

Black plate (25,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/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 shoulderpo...

Black plate (26,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt 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 stil...

Black plate (27,1) 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 and loadlimiting systems cannot provideadequate protection in an accidentand this could resu...

Black plate (29,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermay be available to you at no charge fromyour Authorized Mazda Dealer.This extender will be only for you and forthe particular vehicle and seat. Even if itplugs into other seat be...

Black plate (30,1) 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 (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 Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unlessit is unavoidable:In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death tothe child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passe...

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 (38,1) NOTE l To check if your front seats have sideair bags:Mazda vehicles equipped with sideair bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoulder of thefront seats. l To check if your vehicle has curtainair bags:Mazda vehicles equipped withcurtain air bag will have an “ SRS A...

Black plate (39,1) q Front Passenger's Seat Child-Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the manufacturer's instructions onthe child-restraint system for beltrouting instructions....

Black plate (42,1) 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 (44,1) 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 (49,1) 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 (50,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-40)(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 2-40)(6)...

Black plate (51,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components (1) (2) (3) (1) (4) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags(2) Front seats(3) Side crash sensor(4) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-39 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page51Friday, M...

Black plate (52,1) 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 (56,1) 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 (57,1) 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 (58,1) 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 (61,1) 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 (62,1) 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 either ofthese occur, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer as soon as possible. The systemmay not work...

Black plate (65,1) 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 (66,1) 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 (69,1) 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 (70,1) 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 (71,1) 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 (72,1) 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 (73,1) 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 (74,1) 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 (75,1) 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 (76,1) 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 (77,1) 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 (78,1) 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 (79,1) 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 (80,1) 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 (82,1) 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 (83,1) 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 (85,1) 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 Wh...

Black plate (86,1) Keys (without Advanced Key) WARNING Do not leave the keys 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 (90,1) 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 (93,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be locked/unlockedwith the key.Turn the key toward the front to unlock,toward the back to lock. Lock Unlock q Locking, Unlocking with RequestSwitch (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the request swit...

Black plate (94,1) NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be lockedusing the door-lock knob from theoutside. l (Without advanced key) The driver's door cannot be lockedusing the door-lock knob from theoutside if the key is in the ignitionswitch. l When locking the doors this way, becare...

Black plate (95,1) Driver's door Unlock Lock Passenger's door Unlock Lock Locking, unlocking with request switch(with advanced key) All doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the request switch whilecarrying the advanced key outside thevehicle, refer to Operations UsingAdvanced Keyless Functions (...

Black plate (96,1) 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 (97,1) WARNING Make sure the rear door is closedsecurely before closing the front door: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 dri...

Black plate (98,1) q Opening and Closing the Trunk WARNING Close the trunk lid and do not allowchildren to play inside the vehicle: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 ...

Black plate (99,1) 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 (100,1) 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 (101,1) 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 (102,1) 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. Driver's window Close Open Auto-opening To fully open the window automa...

Black plate (103,1) 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 Unless a passenger nee...

Black plate (104,1) 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 When removing the fuel cap, loosenthe cap slightly and wait for anyhissing to stop. Then remove it:Fuel spray is dangerou...

Black plate (106,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closedand securely locked: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. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehi...

Black plate (107,1) 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 the body through theopen moonroof while the vehicle ismoving:Extending the head, arms, ...

Black plate (109,1) 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 (110,1) 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 (112,1) 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 (115,1) 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 (116,1) 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 (117,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: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. q...

Black plate (118,1) 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 (119,1) 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 (121,1) 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 (122,1) 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 (124,1) 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 nea...

Black plate (126,1) 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 (127,1) 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 (128,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessaryto downshift 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 an...

Black plate (129,1) Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allowanyone to stand behind a wheel whenpushing the vehicle:When the vehicle is stuck, spinningthe wheels at high speed is dangerous.The spinning tire could overheat andexplode. This could...

Black plate (130,1) 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 (131,1) 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 Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand app...

Black plate (132,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload yourvehicle: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 ...

Black plate (133,1) 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_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page133Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F

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

Black plate (136,1) 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 (137,1) 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 isdangerou...

Black plate (138,1) 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 (139,1) 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 Do not co...

Black plate (140,1) 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 (141,1) 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 Do not drive with the brake systemwarning light illuminated. Contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer to have...

Black plate (142,1) 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 (143,1) 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 q Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Neutral p...

Black plate (144,1) WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking onslippery road surfaces or at highspeeds: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 ski...

Black plate (145,1) 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 This Sport AT has an option that is not incl...

Black plate (146,1) 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 using...

Black plate (147,1) M (Manual) M is the manual shift mode position.Gears can be shifted up or down byoperating the shift lever or steering shiftswitches.Refer to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-13). q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)automatically controls the transmissionshift point...

Black plate (148,1) NOTE If you change to manual shift modewhen the vehicle is stopped, the gearwill shift to M1. Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator in the instrument panelilluminates. Gear position indicator The numeral for the select...

Black plate (149,1) Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6) To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shiftlever back ( ) once. To shift up to a higher gear with thesteering shift switches, tap either of theUP switches toward you once with yourfingers. UP switches WARNING Keep your hands on t...

Black plate (150,1) Manually Shifting down (M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shiftlever forward ( ) once. To shift down to a lower gear with thesteering shift switches, press either of theDOWN switches away from you oncewith your thumb. DOWN switches WARNING Do not...

Black plate (151,1) Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped, thetransmission is set in the second gearfixed mode. The gear is fixed in secondwhile in this mode for easier starting anddriving on slippery roads. If the shift leveris tapped back ( ) o...

Black plate (152,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavytraffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine starts to overwork. Thisgives better acceleration when you needmore speed. On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongsbrake life. q Driving Tips...

Black plate (153,1) NOTE The power steering system is inoperablewhen the power steering malfunctionindicator light illuminates. Steering ispossible, but requires more physicaleffort. Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph...

Black plate (154,1) q Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFFswitch.The cruise main indicator lightilluminates. To deactivate the system, press the switchagain.The cruise main indicator light turns off. WARNING Keep the ON/OFF switch off whencruise control is not in use:Leav...

Black plate (155,1) q To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Press the RES/ACCEL button and holdit. Your vehicle will accelerate.Release the button at the speed youwant. Your vehicle has a tap-up feature thatallows you to increase your current speedin increments of 1.6 km/h ...

Black plate (156,1) q To Resume Cruising Speed atMore Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besides the ON/OFF switch was used to cancel cruisingspeed and the system is still activated, themost recent set speed will automaticallyresume when the RES/ACCEL button ispressed.If vehicle speed is bel...

Black plate (157,1) Traction Control System(TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS)enhances traction and safety bycontrolling engine torque and braking.When the TCS detects driving wheelslippage, it lowers engine torque andoperates the brakes to prevent loss oftraction. This means that on a slick s...

Black plate (158,1) Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)automatically controls braking and enginetorque in conjunction with systems suchas ABS and TCS to help control side slipwhen driving on slippery surfaces, orduring sudden or evasive maneuvering,enhancing vehicle ...

Black plate (159,1) If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC mayhave a malfunction and they may notoperate correctly. Take your vehicle to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position.It also com...

Black plate (160,1) 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 tofree the vehicle when it is stuck, ord...

Black plate (161,1) Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem í The tire pressure monitoring system(TPMS) monitors the pressure for eachtire.If tire pressure is too low in one or moretires, the system will inform the driver viathe warning light in the instrument paneland by the warning beep sound. The tire pre...

Black plate (164,1) CAUTION Do not use non-genuine tire sealant. Itmay damage the tire pressure sensor. Vehicles with optional temporary sparetire If you have bought the optional temporaryspare tire, replace the punctured tire withthe temporary spare tire . Refer to themanufacturer's instructions. N...

Black plate (165,1) NOTE Each tire pressure sensor has a uniqueID signal code. The signal code must beregistered with the TPMS before it canwork. The easiest way to do it is to havean Authorized Mazda Dealer changeyour tire and complete ID signal coderegistration. When having tires changed at anAuth...

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

Black plate (169,1) 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 (170,1) 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 (171,1) 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 (172,1) 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 (173,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-41 Charging System Warning Light 5-42 Engine Oil Level Warning Light 5-43 Engine Coolant Level Warning Light 5-43 Check ...

Black plate (176,1) 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 (177,1) 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 (178,1) 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 8-14). If it'slow, add engine coolant. 3. Check the light. If the light remains illuminated even afteryou add ...

Black plate (179,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always havean Authorized Mazda Dealer performall servicing and repairs:Self-servicing or tampering with thesystems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentallyactivate or become disabled causingserious inj...

Black plate (180,1) 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 has passed. q Door-Ajar Warning Light This warning light comes on when anydoor isn't securely closed. q Low Washer ...

Black plate (183,1) l If any malfunction occurs in theadvanced keyless system, it illuminatescontinuously. WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEYwarning light illuminated:If the KEY warning light remainsilluminated, do not continue to driveusing the advanced key system. Parkthe vehicle in a s...

Black plate (184,1) NOTE The advanced key can be set so that theKEY indicator light (green) does notflash even if the battery power is low.Refer to Setting Change (FunctionCustomization)(page 3-20). q Security Indicator Light This indicator light starts flashing every 2seconds when the ignition swit...

Black plate (186,1) 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 (187,1) When operating the hazard warninglights, both turn signal indicator lightsflash (page 5-62). 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 (188,1) q Engine Overrev Warning Beep The beep sounds to indicate engineoverrev when the tachometer needleenters the striped zone (page 5-35). 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 (189,1) 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 (190,1) 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 (191,1) 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 (192,1) Windshield Wipers andWasher The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir:Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty the windshield,affect your visibili...

Black plate (193,1) 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 (194,1) 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 (195,1) 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 the mark on the steering wheel. Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 5-61 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Pa...

Black plate (196,1) 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 must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Hazard warning flasher De...

Black plate (197,1) WARNING Do not use the HomeLink system withany garage door opener that lacks thesafety 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 ga...

Black plate (198,1) 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 (199,1) 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 (201,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (202,1) 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 (203,1) 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 (204,1) 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_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page204Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F

Black plate (205,1) Control Panel Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Windshield defroster switch Fan control dial Air intake selector Mode selector switch Temperature control dial A/C switch q Control Switches Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls tem...

Black plate (206,1) 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 (207,1) 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 to fog up. Yourvision will be hampered, which couldlead to a serious accident. Windshield defroster switch Press the switch to defrost the...

Black plate (208,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whiledriving up long hills or in heavy traffic,closely monitor the temperature gauge(page 5-36).The air conditioner may cause engineoverheating. If the gauge indicatesoverheating, turn the air conditioner off(page 7-18). NOTE l When maximum ...

Black plate (210,1) 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 (211,1) 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 (214,1) 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 (215,1) l A new CD may have rough edges onits inner and outer perimeters. If a discwith rough edges is used, propersetting will not be possible and the CDplayer/In-dash CD changer will notplay the CD. In addition, the disc maynot eject resulting in a malfunction.Remove the rough edges in...

Black plate (217,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this product only conveys alicense for private, non-commercial useand does not convey a license nor implyany right to use this product in anycommercial (i.e. revenue-generating)real time broadcasting (terrestrial,satellite, cable and/or any...

Black plate (218,1) About folders and files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 filesand folders during playback or otherfunctions is from shallow to deep. Thearrangement and playing order of arecorded disc containing MP3 files isas follows: l File numberA numerical file number is assignedto each file ...

Black plate (219,1) CAUTION This unit can only play MP3 files thathave an MP3 file extension (.mp3)attached. Do not attach an MP3 fileextension to any other type file as itcould cause noise to be emitted or amalfunction in the unit. About ID3 Tag display l This unit can only display ID3 Tagalbum, tr...

Black plate (220,1) VBR Abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. WhileCBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generallyused, VBR varies the bit rate for audiocompression according to compressionconditions and this allows forcompression with preference given tosound quality. 6-20 Interior Comfort Audio System RX-8_8V8...

Black plate (221,1) Audio Set CD Player (Music CD Player) CD Player (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) In-dash CD Changer Cassette Tape Player Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-22Ope...

Black plate (222,1) q Power/Volume/Sound Controls Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Audio control dial Power/Volume dial 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 (223,1) * * BOSE Sound System-equipped model * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decreas...

Black plate (224,1) 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 (225,1) MEMO 6-25 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page225Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F

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

Black plate (227,1) 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 (230,1) q Operating the Cassette Tape Player í APC button: (next program) (one being played) Rewind button Dolby NR button Repeat button Program button Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Cassette tape eject button Cassette tape play button Fast-forward button Cassette tape i...

Black plate (231,1) 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 (232,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í (Music CD player) (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Fast-forward button Track up button Track down button Load button CD slot CD play button Display button Repeat button Random button Reverse button Illustration is of a representative audio unit....

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

Black plate (234,1) MP3 CD Track number/Elapsed time display File name Folder name Album name (ID3 Tag) Song name (ID3 Tag) Artist name (ID3 Tag) NOTE (MP3 CD) l “ NO TITLE ” will be displayed when the display is switched for a filewithout a file, track or other nameinput. l This unit can only read ...

Black plate (236,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Disc up button Fast-forward button Track up button Track down button Load button CD slot CD play button Display button Repeat button Random button Reverse button Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Scan button CD eject button Chann...

Black plate (239,1) 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 CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly. If the er...

Black plate (240,1) 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 (241,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>AM radio> CD player or CD changer>Cassette tape player> SIRIUS1>SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cyclical). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer, andSIRIUS digital satellite ra...

Black plate (242,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. 6-42 Interior Comfort Audio System RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page242Friday, May 19 2006 9:52 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F

Black plate (244,1) 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 (245,1) q Overhead Lights Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when theilluminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l Light on or off when theillumin...

Black plate (246,1) 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 6-46 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition...

Black plate (247,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLK switch until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET switch to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected displ...

Black plate (248,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, theambient temperature display maydiffer from the actual ambienttemperature depending on thesurroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or hottemperatures. l Sudden changes in ambienttemperature. l The vehicle is parked. l The ...

Black plate (250,1) 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 cupsor drink cans in cup holders:Putt...

Black plate (251,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving: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 Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe stor...

Black plate (252,1) q Center Console Front 1. Slide the lid while pushing the button until you hear a click sound. 2. Open the lid. Rear 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 (253,1) 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 (255,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire ...................

Black plate (256,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning 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 (257,1) 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_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page257Friday...

Black plate (258,1) 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 (259,1) CAUTION l To avoid damage to the temporaryspare tire or to the vehicle, observethe following precautions: l Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). l Avoid driving over obstacles.Also, do not drive through anautomatic car wash. This tire'sdiameter is smaller than aconventional tire's, so...

Black plate (261,1) 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 (262,1) 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 (263,1) 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 (264,1) 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 6-54). Compressor Center console Compressor plug CAUTION l Before pulling out the compre...

Black plate (265,1) 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 (266,1) 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 (267,1) 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manualtransmission in Reverse (R) or 1, andturn off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 4. Have everyone get out of the...

Black plate (268,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jackingpositions recommended in thismanual: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 andrea...

Black plate (269,1) 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 (270,1) 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 nuts couldl...

Black plate (271,1) WARNING Always securely and correctly tightenthe 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. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts youremoved or replace th...

Black plate (272,1) 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 runningbefore attempting to work near theelectrical co...

Black plate (273,1) 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after thetemperature has decreased. 7. 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 (274,1) 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 (275,1) 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 (278,1) 8. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described inStep 6. NOTE Verify that the engine cover is securelyinstalled. Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it:Towing a vehicle to start it isdangerous. The veh...

Black plate (279,1) 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 (280,1) 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 (283,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (284,1) 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 (285,1) 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 (286,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine oil R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R Drive belt...

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

Black plate (290,1) 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 (291,1) 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 (293,1) Engine Compartment Overview Battery Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap Air filter Engine coolant reservoir Cooling system cap Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Fuse block (next to air filter) Fuse block (near battery) Maintenance and Care Owner...

Black plate (294,1) 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 bedone by an Authorized MazdaDealer. l The Mazda RX-8 requires regularchecking of the engine oil level. Thecompact,...

Black plate (295,1) Only use oils “ Certified For Gasoline Engines ” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademarksymbol conforms to the current engineand emission system protection standardsand fuel economy requirements of theInternational Lubricant Standardizationand Approv...

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

Black plate (297,1) 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. NOTE Changing the coolant should be doneby an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Inspect the antifreeze prote...

Black plate (298,1) 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). If ...

Black plate (299,1) 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 with waterand get medical attention. Brake flu...

Black plate (300,1) 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 (301,1) 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 (302,1) 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 l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. l If the metal ...

Black plate (303,1) 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 carefull...

Black plate (305,1) 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 (306,1) 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 (307,1) 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 (308,1) 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 (309,1) 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 (310,1) q Replacing a Wheel WARNING Always use wheels of the correct sizeon your vehicle:Using a wrong-sized wheel isdangerous. Braking and handlingcould be affected, leading to loss ofcontrol and an accident. CAUTION l A wrong-sized wheel may adverselyaffect: l Tire fit l Wheel and bear...

Black plate (311,1) Light Bulbs Headlights (High-beam) Front side-marker lights Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low-beam) Fog lights Parking lights Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights Courtesy lights Overhead light (Rear) Trunk light High-mount brake light License plate light...

Black plate (312,1) 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 repla...

Black plate (314,1) 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 (316,1) 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 (317,1) 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 (318,1) 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 (319,1) CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of thesame rating. Otherwise you maydamage the electric system. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electricalcomponents do not work and the fuses inthe cabin are normal, inspect the fuseblock under the hood. If a f...

Black plate (320,1) 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 (323,1) 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 (324,1) 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 (325,1) 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 (326,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with aclean chamois to prevent water spots fromforming. WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand applying the brakes lightly untilbrake performance is normal:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle p...

Black plate (327,1) 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 (328,1) 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 (329,1) 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 (332,1) 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 (336,1) 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 (338,1) 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 (339,1) 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 (340,1) 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 (341,1) 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 (344,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communicationequipment in vehicles in your country:Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver while the ...

Black plate (345,1) Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment 9-15 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page345Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F

Black plate (346,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. 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 (347,1) 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. Th...

Black plate (348,1) 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 (349,1) 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 (352,1) 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 (354,1) 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 (355,1) 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 (356,1) 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 (357,1) 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 (358,1) 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 (359,1) 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 (360,1) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle:Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to towa trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicledamage. This section will guide you in the proper...

Black plate (361,1) 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 (362,1) 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 (363,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combination 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...

Black plate (365,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the v...

Black plate (367,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combination weight of the driver a...

Black plate (368,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (370,1) 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 (371,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (372,1) 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 (374,1) 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 Spark-plug number Trailing side N3Y1 18 110, N3H1 18 110C *1 Leading side N3Y8 18 110, N3...

Black plate (379,1) 11 Index 11-1 RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page379Friday, May 19 2006 9:53 AM Form No.8V89-EA-06F

Black plate (382,1) F Front Seats(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-40Gauge ......................................... 5-37Requirements ............................... 4-2Tank capacity ............................. 10-5 Fuses ...............

Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up If necessary Preparation NAVIGATION SYSTEM See page for specific information. See page for specific information. See page for specific information. Immediate use Advanced use See page for specific information. If necessary 5 4 4 5 4:A...

2 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Accessories Please contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the following accessory. l Map Disc CAUTION:THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.HOWEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD...

4 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Contents Preparation n Before UseAccessories ........................................................................................ 2Laser products: .............................................................................

5 Bef ore Use If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Advanced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 34 (Memory Point Storage), (Memory Point Confirmation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory Point De...

6 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Safety Information n Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Mazda assumes no responsibility ...

7 Bef ore Use If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Caution Caution The presence of...

8 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Introduction n Extremely low or high temperatures may interfere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become very hot or cold when it is parked for extended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the ...

10 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Names and Functions MENU key Displays menu. ( page 15) MENU VOICE key l Initiates vocal guidance for route maneuvers. l Adjusts screen quality. ( page 15) VOICE 4:A0#8+A'#DQQM2CIG/QPFC[/C[2/

11 Bef ore Use If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r ZOOM key Changes the map scale. ( page 16) RET key Returns to the previous screen. POS (Position) key Displays your current position. ZOOM RET POS Joystick l Selects items by tilting it up, down, right, and left. l Scrolls map. ENTER nce for route ty....

12 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Activation Insert the map disc into the unit to start the Mobile Navigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in...

13 Getting star ted l The Current Position screen appears. Note l You can select the language by select and press . You can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 47) l The CAUTION screen remains on the display unless you select and press . When the ignition switch is in ...

14 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 16) (2) GPS (Global Positioning System) marker ( page 50) (3) Clock Clock will be displayed when you set up Clock on Navigation Set Up On. (4) Vehicle marker Shows the...

15 Getting star ted Menu appears when pressing . Display Menu screen will be shown when you press (DISP) and hold. Note Display Menu screen will be disappeared when they have been unused during a few seconds. n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightnessSelect "ADJ", and the...

16 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Screen change n Do not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance w...

18 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Destination Entry and Route Search l You can set the destination using various methods provided by the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Search Area) Address MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select Select the desi : ID, OR, WA, : CA, NV : ...

22 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Destination Entry and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically. Sets the destination to the nearest ...

24 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Destination Entry and Route Search Before Steps select Memory Point Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freeway On/Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select Select Select Select the desi Sele...

26 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Quick POI l You can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displayed on the map. Before Steps Select Displaying POI(s) on a Map LocalSearch DeletingPOIMarkers Before Steps Displaying POI(s) on a Map ( a...

27 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Character Entry To enter the street name, city name, and other. To enter the house phonenumber, and other. Select the first several characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select your target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, an...

28 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Direct Destination Input DirectDestinationInput SelectingRoute 1 Position the cursor on your destination on the map Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary. 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be dis...

29 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (Point of Interest) Icons The following are POI icons shown on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fast Food French Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery ...

30 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Route Options l During route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route. Before Steps select RoutePreferences ModificationofDestinationor Way Point Positions Deletion of Destination or Way Points Detour Turn List MENU ENTER Open the [RO...

31 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing n Do not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. Op...

38 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume control for the voice guidance. Before Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [VOLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate button to set the volume between (minimum) and (maximum). :Sound ...

40 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up l You can alter the map display conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the system information. n Stop your vehicle before the following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locatio...

41 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Auto : The display will automatically switch ...

42 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Arrival Time The time which is displayed until reaching the destination or a way point can be set as an est...

43 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up This function allows you set the categories on the area displayed when the (Point of Interest) menu is selected on the map. Quick POI enables you store up to six different kinds of categories which you use most...

44 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up This function allows you to correct any error in the position or direction of your vehicle display. Before Steps select Adjusting Current Position and Direction select Open the [Calibrate Position] screen Move ...

45 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up select . u are heading, and rent position that on is complete. Set Clock The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided by a GPS satellite. select Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you prefe...

46 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial default settings. [Default List] Before Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation North up Ma...

47 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up You can change the language of the menu and the voice guidance. Before Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGUAGE] screen Select your preferred language from the list. 4:A0#8+A...

48 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [MAPCONFIGURATION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display. n Turn Guidance Enlarged Junction Diagram Before a fo...

49 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Recognition If necessar y Precautions/System Performance Voice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function i...

50 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R e cognition If necessar y GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the v...

51 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Recognition If necessar y Precautions/System Performance In the following situations, your vehicle position may not be displayed correctly on the map. But, as you keep driving, your vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizi...

52 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R e cognition If necessar y Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay attention ...

53 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Recognition If necessar y Troubleshooting Note There may be some problems due to operational errors or mistakes. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a problem before calling an Expert Dealer, we recommend an Auth...

55 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Recognition If necessar y Troubleshooting Please insert a MAP DVD. l The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, check if the installed disk is correct. MAP DVD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dirty, scratched, ...

56 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e R e cognition If necessar y Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for cleaning Never use solvents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surface of the unit. n Map disc If you require th...