Mazda RX-8 Quick Tips page 8

Quick Tips
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Automatic transmission*
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:Press
firmly on brake pedal, then move
gearshift to gear selection
R = Reverse
N = Neutral No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts
through four forward
gears automatically
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
2004 Mazda
1. Console
Press button (6) and slide
cover rearward until it clicks
2. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly while
depressing button at front of
lever, lower hand brake lever
Manual transmission*
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears,
push shifter downward when
selecting reverse gear
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and can
feel like an additional gear change
WARNING: Placing shift lever
in P position without setting
parking brake may not hold
vehicle, always set parking brake
Sport AT manual
P
shift mode*
R
Move shift lever
N
return from D to M;
M D
then M to D for
automatic mode
M (Manual)
Manual gear selection is achieved
by moving shifter back to upshift
and forward to downshift
Shift and gear position indicator
located in the instrument panel,
M will be illuminated for manual
mode, numeral for gear position
will be shown next to shift
position indicator
Mazda RX-8
3. Cup holders
4. Seat warmer*
Press on/off switch; indicator
light on when activated
5. Accessory socket
WARNINGS: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a stand still while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life
MODE
Steering shift switches
(A/T only)*
Upshift/downshift; pull
either switch up/down,
see Owner's Manual
*Denotes optional equipment
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ON
OFF
SET
ACCEL
CANCEL SET
COAST