2010 Mazda RX 8 Owners Manual

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page1 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (1,1) Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page2 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (2,1) Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations.

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download. Years covered by this manual: 2010.

An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that’s the place to go. Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service. We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product. Mazda Motor Corporation HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. 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. Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer vehicles. Air Conditioning and the Environment Your Mazda’s genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth’s ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Perchlorate Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, .] may contain Perchlorate Material­ Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 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. 2009 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan May 2009(Print1) Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner’s manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. The symbol below in this manual means “Do not do this ” or “Do not let this happen “. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle. The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation. Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual. You’ll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 11 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Index Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page6 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (6,1) Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page7 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM 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 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page8 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. *Refer to Navigation System at the separate manual (if equipped). 1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page9 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Power door lock switch . page 3-29 Outside mirror switch page 3-56 Dashboard illumination . page 5-38 DSC OFF switch . page 5-26 Lighting control/Turn signals page 5-57 Audio control switch . page 6-52 Instrument cluster page 5-35 Air bags . page 2-38 Wiper and washer lever . page 5-61 Cruise control switches page 5-22 Information display page 6-79 Hazard warning flasher switch page 5-67 Audio system . page 6-15 Glove box page 6-84 Center console . page 6-85 Cup holder . page 6-83 Parking brake . page 5-6 MT shift lever page 5-10 AT shift lever (Sport AT) . page 5-13 Lighter . page 6-81 Ashtray . page 6-82 Climate control system page 6-2 Ignition switch . page 5-2 Tilt wheel release lever page 3-56 Coin box page 6-84 Hood release handle page 3-45 Trunk release button page 3-33 Power window lock switch page 3-40 Power window switches page 3-37 Interior light . page 6-77 Sunvisor . page 6-77 Rearview mirror . page 3-57 Vanity mirror page 6-77 Front seats page 2-2 Rear seat page 2-11 Seat belt . page 2-14 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page10 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by model. 1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid page 3-33 Rear window defroster . page 5-66 Antenna . page 6-15 Power windows . page 3-36 Outside mirror page 3-56 Tires . page 8-23 Light bulbs . page 8-28 Hood page 3-45 Windshield wiper blades page 8-19 Moonroof . page 3-46 Fuel-filler lid page 3-43 Doors and keys page 3-28 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page12 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (12,1) 1-6 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page13 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats . 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) . 2-2 Driver’s Seat (Electrically Operated Seat) . 2-6 Rear Seat . 2-11 Seat Warmer í . 2-12 Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Location of Seat Belt . Seat Belt Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems . Seat Belt Extender . Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions . Installing Child-Restraint Systems LATCH Child-Restraint Systems SRS Air Bags . Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions . Supplemental Restraint System Components . How the Air Bags Work 2-14 2-14 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-21 2-23 2-25 2-25 2-29 2-35 2-38 2-38 2-42 2-44 í Some models. 2-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page14 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats. Do not drive with damaged front seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision. Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place: Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback. qSeat Slide WARNING Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is stopped: Adjusting the driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever. (Standard) 2-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page15 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Recaro manufactured bucket seats) í Always sit in the front passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor: Your front passenger seat has weight sensors, sitting in the front passenger seat improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is dangerous as it can take off weight from the seat bottom and affect the weight determination of the front passenger sensing system. As a result the front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag and seat belt pretensioner, which could result in serious injury. Always sit upright against the seatback with your feet on the floor. Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright. í Some models. 2-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page16 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Dial type) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while rotating the dial to the desired position. CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever or dial. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. qHeight Adjustment (Driver’s Seat) í To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down. (Lever type) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Up Down Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward …..

Page424 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (424,1) Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels qVehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the left top side of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. qChassis Number qVehicle Emission Control Information Label qMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Label qTire Pressure Label 10-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page425 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (425,1) Identification Numbers qEngine Number Forward 10-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page426 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (426,1) Specifications Specifications qEngine Item Type Displacement Compression ratio Model Rotary engine 654 ml × 2 (654 cc × 2, 40.0 cu in × 2) 10.0 qElectrical System Item Battery Spark-plug number Spark-plug gap *1 ex factory Trailing side Leading side Classification 12V-55AH/5HR N3Y1 18 110A, N3H1 18 110D*1 N3Y8 18 110A, N3Y9 18 110A, N3H5 18 110A*1 1.151.25 mm (0.0460.049 in) CAUTION When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged. qLubricant Quality Lubricant Engine oil Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Brake/Clutch fluid * Not available from Mazda Classification Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-12. API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-90) JWS3309 API Service GL-5 (SAE 90) API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90) API Service GL-5 (SAE 75W-90)* SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 10-4 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page427 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (427,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement Manual transmission Automatic transmission Capacity 4.4 L (4.6 US qt, 3.9 Imp qt) 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt) 10.0 L (10.6 US qt, 8.80 Imp qt) 9.8 L (10 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt) 1.95 L (2.06 US qt, 1.72 Imp qt) 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt) 1.3 L (1.4 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) 64.0 L (16.9 US gal, 14.1 Imp gal) Engine oil Coolant Manual transmission oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential oil Fuel tank Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges. qDimensions Item Without license plate holder With license plate holder Specification 4,460 mm (175.6 in) 4,470 mm (176.0 in) 1,770 mm (69.7 in) 1,340 mm (52.8 in) 1,500 mm (59.1 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,510 mm (59.4 in) 2,700 mm (106.3 in) Overall length Overall width Overall height Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase 18-inch wheel vehicle 19-inch wheel vehicle 18-inch wheel vehicle 19-inch wheel vehicle qWeights Item GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front Rear Weight Manual transmission Automatic transmission 1,732 kg (3,818 lbs) 1,752 kg (3,862 lbs) 842 kg (1,856 lbs) 858 kg (1,892 lbs) 901 kg (1,986 lbs) 907 kg (2,000 lbs) qAir Conditioner Item Refrigerant Type Classification HFC134a (R-134a) 10-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page428 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (428,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Halogen Xenon fusion Front turn signal lights/Parking lights (Front side-marker lights) Fog lights í Side turn signal lights*1 High-mount brake light Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights Reverse lights License plate lights Rear side-marker lights Low beam Headlights Wattage 65 55 35 27/8 51 5 21 21 LED*2 16 5 5 Category ECE R (SAE) H9 (H9) H7 (H7) D2S (D2S) B1157MA () HB4 (#9005) () W21W (#7440) WY21W () () W16W (#921) W5W (4CP) W5W (4CP) *1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit. *2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode. Interior light Light bulb Trunk light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Category Wattage 5 5 10 5 2 ECE R W5W W5W W5W qTires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-23. Tire size 225/45R18 91W 225/40R19 89W Vehicle capacity weight: 308 kg (680 lbs) í Inflation pressure Front 220 kPa (32 psi) Rear 220 kPa (32 psi) 10-6 Some models. Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page429 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (429,1) Specifications qFuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-36. 10-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page430 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (430,1) 10-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page431 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (431,1) 11 Index 11-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page432 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (432,1) Index A Accessory Socket 6-87 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories . 9-15 Advanced Key . 3-2 Advanced key maintenance . 3-5 Advanced key suspend function 3-17 Auxiliary key 3-17 Locking, unlocking with request switch . 3-8 Opening the trunk lid with request switch . 3-9 Operational range . 3-7 Remote control function . 3-14 Service . 3-6 Air Bag Systems . 2-38 Ambient Temperature Display 6-80 Antenna . 6-15 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . 5-8 Warning light . 5-8 Appearance Care . 8-42 Ashtray 6-82 Audio System . 6-15 Audio control switch 6-52 Audio set 6-25 AUX mode . 6-54 Operating tips for audio system 6-15 Safety certification . 6-56 Automatic Transmission Direct mode 5-19 Driving tips 5-20 Manual shift mode . 5-15 Shift-lock system . 5-15 Transmission ranges . 5-14 B Battery Emergency starting 7-19 Maintenance . 8-21 Specifications . 10-4 Beep Sounds Engine Oil Level Warning Beep . 5-56 Engine overrev warning beep 5-56 Ignition key reminder . 5-56 Lights-on reminder . 5-56 Seat belt warning beep . 5-56 Tire inflation pressure warning beep 5-56 Before Starting the Engine 4-5 After getting in . 4-5 Before getting in 4-5 Bluetooth Hands-Free . 6-57 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation . 6-61 Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System 6-65 Hands-Free Telephone Setting 6-70 Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service . 6-76 Safety certification . 6-76 When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used . 6-75 Body Lubrication 8-18 Brake/Clutch Fluid . 8-16 Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . 5-8 Foot brake 5-5 Pad wear indicator 5-9 Parking brake . 5-6 Warning light . 5-7 Break-In Period . 4-6 Bulb Replacement . 8-28 11-2 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page433 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (433,1) Index C Capacities 10-5 Carbon Monoxide . 4-4 Catalytic Converter . 4-3 Cell Phones . 9-16 Center Console 6-85 Child Restraint Installing child-restraint systems . 2-29 LATCH child-restraint systems . 2-35 Cigarette Lighter . 6-81 Climate Control System 6-2 Gas specifications 10-5 Clock . 6-80 Coin Box . 6-84 Courtesy Lights . 6-78 Cruise Control . 5-22 Cup Holder 6-83 Customer Assistance . 9-2 D Driving Tips 4-6 Automatic transmission 5-20 Break-in period 4-6 Driving in flooded area 4-11 Driving on uneven road . 4-12 Hazardous driving 4-7 Money-saving suggestions . 4-6 Rocking the vehicle 4-8 Winter driving 4-9 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) . 5-26 DSC OFF indicator light 5-27 DSC OFF switch 5-28 TCS/DSC Indicator light 5-27 E Emergency Starting . 7-19 Jump-starting 7-20 Push-starting 7-23 Emergency Towing . 7-24 Emission Control System 4-3 Engine Coolant . 8-14 Exhaust gas 4-4 Hood release 3-45 Oil 8-12 Overheating 7-17 Starting . 5-4 Engine Compartment Overview 8-11 Engine Coolant Overheating 7-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 5-38 Exhaust Gas 4-4 Exterior Care . 8-44 D Dashboard Illumination 5-38 Daytime Running Lights . 5-60 Defroster Mirror . 5-66 Rear window 5-66 Dimensions . 10-5 Door Locks . 3-28 Driving In Flooded Area . 4-11 Driving on Uneven Road 4-12 11-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page434 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (434,1) Index F Flasher Hazard warning 5-67 Flat Tire . 7-3 Changing 7-11 Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit 7-5 Spare tire and tool storage 7-3 Fluids Classification 10-4 Owner maintenance . 8-8 Fog Lights . 5-61 Foot Brake 5-5 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) . 2-6 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) . 2-2 Fuel Filler lid and cap 3-43 Gauge . 5-38 Requirements . 4-2 Tank capacity . 10-5 Fuses . 8-36 Panel description 8-39 Replacement . 8-36 H Headlights Control . 5-57 Flashing 5-59 High-low beam 5-59 Leveling . 5-59 On reminder . 5-59 HomeLink Wireless Control System 5-68 Hood Release 3-45 Horn 5-67 I Ignition Keys . 3-22 Switch 5-2 Illuminated Entry System . 6-77 Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) 3-48 Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) . 3-51 Indicator Lights . 5-40 Cruise . 5-54 DSC OFF 5-53 Headlight auto-leveling malfunction 5-55 Headlight high-beam 5-52 Power steering malfunction 5-54 Security 5-52 Shift position 5-53 TCS/DSC . 5-53 Turn-signal/hazard warning . 5-55 Information Display 6-79 Ambient temperature display . 6-80 Audio display . 6-81 Climate control display 6-81 Clock 6-80 Information display functions 6-79 G Gauges 5-35 Glove Box . 6-84 H Hazard Warning Flasher 5-67 Hazardous Driving 4-7 Headlight Washer 5-65 11-4 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page435 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (435,1) Index I Inside Trunk Release Lever . 3-35 Instrument Cluster . 5-35 Interior Care 8-47 Interior Lights . 6-77 M Mirrors Outside mirrors 3-56 Rearview mirror . 3-57 Money-Saving Suggestions 4-6 Moonroof 3-46 J Jump-Starting 7-20 O Odometer and Trip Meter 5-36 Outside Mirrors . 3-56 Overhead Console . 6-84 Overhead Lights 6-78 Overheating . 7-17 Overloading 4-11 K Keyless Entry System . 3-23 Keys 3-22 L P Label Information . 10-2 Lane-Change Signals 5-60 Light Bulbs Replacement . 8-28 Specifications . 10-6 Lighter . 6-81 Lighting Control . 5-57 Lubricant Quality 10-4 Paint Damage 8-42 Parking Brake . 5-6 Parking in an Emergency 7-2 Power Door Locks 3-29 Power Steering 5-21 Power steering malfunction indicator light 5-21 Power Windows 3-36 Push-Starting . 7-23 M Maintenance Introduction 8-2 Owner maintenance precautions. 8-9 Owner maintenance schedule . 8-8 Scheduled . 8-3 Manual Transmission Operation . 5-10 Recommendations for shifting 5-11 Map Lights 6-78 Meters and Gauges . 5-35 Mirror Defroster 5-66 R Rear Quarter Windows . 3-43 Rear Seat . 2-11 Rear Window Defroster 5-66 Rearview Mirror 3-57 Recreational Towing . 7-27 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country . 9-14 Rocking the Vehicle 4-8 11-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page436 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (436,1) Index S Safety Defects, Reporting . 9-40 Seat Belt System 3-point type 2-18 Automatic locking 2-16 Belt minder . 2-23 Emergency locking 2-16 Extender . 2-21 Location of seat belt . 2-17 Pregnant women 2-16 Pretensioner and load limiting 2-19 Seat belt precautions 2-14 Warning light/beep . 2-23 Seats Front seat (Electrically operated seats) . 2-6 Front seat (Manually operated seats) 2-2 Rear seat . 2-11 Seat warmer 2-12 Security System Immobilizer system (with advanced key) . 3-48 Immobilizer system (without advanced key) 3-51 Service Publications 9-42 Spare Tire and Tool Storage 7-3 Specifications 10-4 Speed Unit Selector . 5-36 Speedometer 5-36 SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work . 2-44 Supplemental restraint systems precautions . 2-38 Starting the Engine 5-4 Steering Wheel 3-56 Horn . 5-67 Storage Box 6-85 S Storage Compartments 6-84 Center console 6-85 Coin box . 6-84 Glove box . 6-84 Overhead console . 6-84 Storage box 6-85 Sunshade . 3-47 Sunvisors 6-77 T Tachometer 5-37 Temporary Spare Tire . 8-26 Theft-Deterrent System . 3-53 Tiedown Hook 7-25 Tire Information 9-21 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 5-29 System error activation 5-33 Tire pressure monitoring system warning light 5-31 Tires and wheels . 5-33 Tires Flat tire . 7-3 Inflation pressure 8-23 Replacement . 8-25 Rotation 8-24 Snow tires 4-9 Spare tire and tool storage 7-3 Specifications . 10-6 Tire chains 4-10 Uniform tire quality grading system (UTQGS) . 9-19 Tool . 7-3 11-6 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page437 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (437,1) Index T Towing Description . 7-24 Emergency towing . 7-24 Recreational towing . 7-27 Trailer towing . 4-13 Traction Control System (TCS) 5-25 TCS/DSC indicator light 5-26 Trailer Towing 4-13 Trip Meter . 5-36 Trunk Lid 3-33 Inside trunk release lever 3-35 Trunk Light . 3-34 Turn and Lane-Change Signals . 5-60 W Warning Lights . 5-40 ABS 5-43 Air bag system . 5-46 Automatic transmission 5-48 Brake system 5-42 Charging system . 5-44 Check engine 5-45 Door-ajar 5-48 Engine coolant level . 5-45 Engine oil level 5-44 Front seat belt pretensioner system 5-46 KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) . 5-51 Low fuel . 5-46 Low washer fluid level . 5-48 Seat belt 5-46 Tire pressure monitoring system 5-48 Warranty 9-11 Washer Fluid . 8-17 Weights . 10-5 Wheel Replacement 8-26 Windows Power windows 3-36 Rear quarter windows 3-43 Windshield Washer . 5-65 Windshield Wipers 5-62 Blades replacement 8-19 Winter Driving 4-9 V Vanity Mirrors . 6-77 Vehicle Information Labels . 10-2 11-7 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page438 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (438,1) 11-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E …

Wikipedia’s page for Mazda

Publisher: www.mazda.com