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Quick Tips
I N S T R U M E N T C L U S T E R
GAUGES
1. Fuel gauge
2. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
3. Speed unit selector
Select km/h or mph
4. Tachometer
5. Engine over-rev
warning buzzer
The rotary engine design
allows RPM ranges of up to
7000 RPM (A/T) and 9000
RPM (M/T), if you exceed a
given RPM, a warning buzzer
will remind you to up-shift
to the next higher gear
Always obey all local speed
limits and traffic signs
WARNING LIGHTS
• Low fuel
•
Turn signals/hazard
warning on
•
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
•
Cruise set,
see Driver Controls
•
Automatic transaxle
indicator
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
•
High beams on
•
Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required
•
Tire pressure monitoring
system,
see Getting Started
•
Lights on
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
2005 Mazda
3
2
1
C
H
F
E
6. Speedometer
7. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer
Press and hold to reset
selected trip meter
8. Odometer/trip odometer
•
DSC
Traction Control
System* off
System turned off manually
•
Traction Control
System (TCS)*/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)*,
see Getting Started
CRUISE
•
Cruise control main
MAIN
power on, see Driver Controls
•
Brake system
Parking brake on/low fluid level
•
Check engine
Dealer inspection required
•
Immobilizer system,
see Locks
•
Low washer fluid level*
•
Engine coolant level
•
Headlight auto
leveling malfunction
Instrument
Cluster
Mazda RX-8
Instrument
Cluster
5
6
4
7 8 9
7 8 9
10
6
x1000r/min
L
H
OIL-P
5
4
3
1
2
1
0
O.O
TRIP
A
8
9. Engine oil pressure gauge,
Indicates normal engine oil
pressure when needle is
halfway between L and H
with engine running
10. Gear indicator (A/T only)*
Displays current gear of Sport A/T
during manual and automatic
shift modes
•
Power steering
malfunction
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
•
Air bag readiness
Front, side and curtain air bag
malfunction; warning light
constantly flashes or stays on
or never comes on with ignition
on, dealer inspection required
•
Door ajar
•
Always fasten safety belts
•
Engine oil level
warning light
Indicates low engine oil if
illuminated; pull over to a safe
location; turn engine off and
check engine oil level when
engine is cool, add engine
oil if necessary
*Denotes optional equipment
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