Mazda RX-8 Smart Start Manual page 8

Feature Highlights
FREESTYLE DOORS
• O pen the freestyle door by opening the front door first and then pulling
the rear door handle.
• T o allow for easier entry/exit of the rear seats, see "Rear Seat
Occupant Exiting".
• Close the freestyle door first, and then close the front door.
PORTABLE AUDiO PLAYER iNTEgRATiON
USiNg ThE AUX JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary
jack that will allow you to play your portable
audio player through the vehicle's audio system.
Learn the system when parked and do not let it
distract you while driving. Refer to the Owner's
Manual for additional information.
NOTE:
You will need a cable with an 1/8 inch mini
stereo plug to connect your portable audio player into
the aux jack.
1 Locate the AUX jack inside the center console.
2 P lug your portable audio player into the AUX
jack and turn it on.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 • Without Navigation System: Push MEDIA button on audio system OR
push MODE button on steering wheel controls until "AUX" is displayed.
• With Navigation System: Push Source button on audio system,
then press AUX1 on screen OR push MODE button on steering wheel
controls until "AUX1" is displayed.
5 U se the portable audio player controls to play music.
NOTE:
Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest level before
distortion starts. Then adjust the volume in the vehicle using the audio system power/
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volume control or the steering wheel volume up and down controls.
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AUTO-DiMMiNg MiRROR AND hOMELiNK
Freestyle Door
handle
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Auto-Dimming Mirror
• A uto-Dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror to reduce
• A uto-Dimming is activated every time the vehicle is started.
NOTE:
rear light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear
mirror light sensors, otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly.
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• T his feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three
• Refer to your Owner's Manual for complete programming details.
ALUMiNUM WhEEL CARE
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating on them. Only use a mild soap
or neutral detergent with a sponge or
soft cloth to clean them. Using a wire
brush, polishing compound, solvent,
or any type of abrasive cleaner may
damage the protective coating.
Auto-Dimming Light Auto-Dimming
indicator Light Sensor
On Off
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
In addition to the auto-dimming mirror's front light sensor, there is also a
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transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes
and other radio frequency devices.
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Auto-Dimming
On Off
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