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Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing.

Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

English rx 8 owners manual. English rx8 users manual. Never add cleaning agents other than those specified by Mazda. Other cleaning agents and additives may damage the system.

Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Exhaust Gas in Enclosed Area: Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Page Driving Tips No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1, km miles may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.

The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. Install tire chains on steel wheels only. Starting and Driving Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transmission Page Brake System Form No. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. Page Parking Brake Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then pull the brake handle fully upward. Lower the handle to the release position while holding in the button.

Page 98 If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Page Manual Transmission Operation This causes a screeching noise to warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. M1 to M NOTE The steering may feel rigid if you continuously attempt to steer when the vehicle is stopped or moving extremely slowly.

Activate the cruise control system. Page Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If tire pressure is too low or too high in Page Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure at an Authorized Mazda Dealer or the nearest service station.

Refer to the specification charts page It may damage the tire pressure sensor. Vehicles with optional temporary spare tire If you have bought the optional temporary spare tire, replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire. Page ID signal code. The signal code must be registered with the TPMS before it can work. The easiest way to do it is to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change your tire and complete ID signal code registration.

When having tires changed at an Page For purchase of a tire pressure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Page blown fuse or the battery is disconnected. M Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm. This may cause severe engine damage. It could result in extensive engine damage. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle consumes a small amount of engine oil due to its structural design.

Driving Your Mazda Page 3. Check the light. If the light remains illuminated even after you add engine coolant, have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Page If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Never tamper with the systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs. M Low Fuel Warning Light Low fuel warning light This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty.

Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transmission. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. M Tire Pressure Monitoring System If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture.

The dynamic stability control may have a malfunction. Page Indicator Lights ON position. Thereafter, the indicator light will illuminate when the headlight auto- leveling system has a malfunction. If the indicator light illuminates, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Page Switches And Controls Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs by yourself.

Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. NOTE If the headlights flash, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is necessary.

Page Daytime Running Lights Thereafter, the indicator light will illuminate when the headlight auto- leveling system has a malfunction. Page Windshield Wipers And Washer After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally.

If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster. They may forbid it. After the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, release both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons. 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 to initiate step 8. Page on the auto-dimming mirror until the HomeLink indicator light begins to flash after approximately 20 seconds. Verify that the programming has been erased when you resell the vehicle.

Climate Control System Page Climate Control System Have the air conditioner checked before the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant may make the air conditioner less efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for refrigerant inspection.

The air conditioner is filled with HFCa Ra , a refrigerant that will not damage the ozone layer. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. NOTE To set the air vent to , press the windshield defroster switch.

Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. Press the mode selector switch to the desired position. Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible with AM reception. Page Use a good quality head- cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette tape to remove it. Should the unit not operate normally, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Never attempt to repair it or insert a screwdriver or anything else. Handling the cassette tape player The following precautions should be observed. Use a pencil or something similar to remove any slack. MDLPs bearing the identification logo as shown below. Defective cracked or badly bent CDs should never be used. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be indicated. To reset bass, mid-range, treble, fade, and balance, press the audio control dial for 2 seconds.

When AudioPilot is turned ON, the system automatically calculates the conditions for optimum hearing of sound which may be difficult to Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button , will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically. Press the rewind button to rewind.

To stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the button again. The auto- loading mechanism will set the MD and begin play. Press the scan button , during play to start scan play operation the track number will flash. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play. Press and hold the load button for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.

Wait 5 seconds or press the load button again within 5 seconds after the beep is heard. Press and hold the reverse button to reverse through a track at high speed. Track search Press the track up button once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.

If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Always make safe driving your first priority.

M Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, press volume button. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Never operate the CD player with the top case of the unit removed. Sunvisor M Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor. If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity mirror light, it will illuminate when you pull the cover up. With sunroof Without sunroof Form No. Time setting 1.

To operate the climate control system, refer to "Climate Control System" page M Audio Display The audio system status is displayed. They may damage it or cause electrical failure. Use only a genuine Mazda lighter or the equivalent. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. Slide the lid while pushing the button until you hear a click sound.

Open the lid. When closing the storage box, put the storage box back in its original position until you hear a click sound.