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Mazda 2008 RX-8 Owner's Manual

Mazda 2008 RX-8 Owner's Manual (432 pages)

Mazda 2008 RX-8 Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Mazda | Category: Automobile | Size: 8.72 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

5
2 Essential Safety Equipment

13
- Systems and SRS Air Bags
  13
- Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)
  14
- Seats
  14
- Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)
  17
- Rear Seat
  20
- Seat Belt Precautions
  21
- Seat Belt Systems
  21
- Location of Seat Belt
  24
- Seat Belt
  25
- Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
  26
- Seat Belt Extender
  29
- Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
  30
- Child Restraint
  32
- Child Restraint Precautions
  32
- Installing Child-Restraint Systems
  36
  - For Children
    38
- LATCH Child-Restraint Systems
  42
- SRS Air Bags
  45
- Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions
  45
- Supplemental Restraint System Components
  49
- How the Air Bags Work
  52
3 Knowing Your Mazda

63
- Explanation of Basic Operations and Controls; Opening/Closing and Adjustment
  63
- Of Various Parts
  63
- Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
  64
- Advanced Keys Í
  64
- Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions
  69
- Operation Using Advanced Key Functions
  75
- Advanced Key Suspend Function
  78
- Warning and Beep Sounds
  78
- Setting Change (Function Customization)
  81
- When Warning Indicator/Beep Is Activated
  82
- Doors and Locks
  83
- Keys (Without Advanced Key)
  83
- Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key)
  84
- Door Locks
  88
- Trunk Lid
  93
- Inside Trunk Release Lever
  95
- Power Windows
  96
- Rear Quarter Windows
  98
- Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
  99
- Hood
  100
- Moonroof Í
  101
- Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)
  103
- Security System
  103
- Immobilizer System (Without Advanced Key)
  105
- Theft-Deterrent System Í
  108
- Mirrors
  110
- Steering Wheel
  110
- Steering Wheel and Mirrors
  110
4 Before Driving Your Mazda

115
- Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
  116
- Fuel Requirements
  116
- Before Driving Your Mazda
  117
- Emission Control System
  117
- Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)
  118
- After Getting in
  119
- Before Getting in
  119
- Before Starting the Engine
  119
- Break-In Period
  120
- Driving Tips
  120
- Money-Saving Suggestions
  120
- Hazardous Driving
  121
- Rocking the Vehicle
  121
- Winter Driving
  122
- Driving in Flooded Area
  123
- Overloading
  124
- Towing
  125
- Trailer Towing
  125
5 Driving Your Mazda

127
- Explanation of Instruments and Controls
  127
- Ignition Switch
  128
- Starting and Driving
  128
- Starting the Engine
  130
- Brake System
  131
- Manual Transmission Operation
  136
- Automatic Transmission Controls
  138
- Power Steering
  145
  - Indicator Light
    145
- Cruise Control
  146
- Traction Control System (TCS)
  149
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  150
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  153
- Instrument Cluster and Indicators
  159
- Meters and Gauges
  159
- Warning/Indicator Lights
  165
- Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
  165
- Beep Sounds
  179
- Lighting Control
  181
- Switches and Controls
  181
- Fog Lights Í
  183
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals
  183
- Windshield Wipers and Washer
  184
- Headlight Washer Í
  185
- Rear Window Defroster
  186
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  187
- Homelink Wireless Control System Í
  187
6 Interior Comfort

191
- Climate Control System
  193
- Vent Operation
  193
- Control Panel
  195
- Antenna
  200
- Audio System
  200
- Operating Tips for Audio System
  200
- Audio Set
  211
- Audio Control Switch Operation
  230
- Safety Certification
  232
- Interior Equipment
  233
- Interior Lights
  233
- Sunvisors
  233
- Information Display
  235
- Lighter
  237
- Ashtray
  238
- Cup Holder
  239
- Storage Compartments
  240
- Accessory Socket
  243
7 In Case of an Emergency

245
- In Case of an Emergency
  246
- Parking in an Emergency
  246
- Flat Tire
  247
- Spare Tire and Tool Storage
  247
- Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit
  249
  - Tire Repair Kit
    250
- Changing the Tire
  255
- Overheating
  260
- Emergency Starting
  262
- Starting a Flooded Engine
  262
- Jump-Starting
  263
- Push-Starting
  266
- Emergency Towing
  267
- Towing Description
  267
- Tiedown Hooks
  268
- Recreational Towing
  269
8 Maintenance and Care

271
- How to Keep Your Mazda in Top Condition
  271
- Introduction
  272
- Scheduled Maintenance
  273
- Owner Maintenance
  278
- Owner Maintenance Schedule
  278
- Owner Maintenance Precautions
  279
- Engine Compartment Overview
  280
- Engine Oil
  281
- Engine Coolant
  283
- Brake/Clutch Fluid
  285
- Washer Fluid
  286
- Body Lubrication
  287
- Wiper Blades
  288
- Battery
  290
- Tires
  292
- Light Bulbs
  297
- Fuses
  304
- Appearance Care
  309
- How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage
  309
- Exterior Care
  311
- Interior Care
  314
Customer Information and Reporting 9

317
- Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
  317
- Important Consumer Information Including Warranties and Add-On Equipment
  317
- Customer Assistance
  318
- Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
  318
- Customer Assistance (Canada)
  319
- Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
  320
- Distributor in each Area
  324
- Mazda Importer/Distributors
  324
- Warranties for Your Mazda
  325
- Outside the United States
  326
- Canada)
  328
- Country
  328
- Registering Your Vehicle in a Foreign
  328
- Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
  329
- Cell Phones
  330
- Cell Phones Warning
  330
- Type Approval of Equipment
  331
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
  332
- Tire Information (U.S.A.)
  334
- Tire Labeling
  334
- Location of the Tire Label
  340
- Tire Maintenance
  343
- Vehicle Loading
  346
- Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
  353
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    354
  - Service Publications
    356
- Specifications
  359
- Technical Information about Your Mazda
  359
  - Identification Numbers
    360
- Index
  367
- Before Use
  375
- Accessories
  376
- Laser Products
  376
Table of Contents

378
- Safety Information
  380
  - Navigation System
    382
- Names and Functions
  384
- Activation
  388
- Menu
  390
- Set Clock
  391
- Navigation Set up
  392
  - User Settings
    393
  - Quick Poi Selection
    395
  - Map Screen
    397
  - Freeway Information
    397
- Screen Names and Functions
  401
  - Screens During Route Guidance
    401
- Screen Adjustments and Settings
  402
- Changing the Map Orientation/Scale
  403
- Screen Change
  403
- Destination Entry and Route Search
  404
- Quick POI
  412
- Showing POI Data
  412
  - Local Search
    412
- (To Enter the House Phone Number, and Other.)
  413
- (To Enter the Street Name, City Name, and Other.)
  413
- Character Entry
  413
- Direct Destination Input
  414
- POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination
  415
- Route Options
  416
- (Preset Destinations or Home Storage), (Memory Point Deletion)
  420
- Address Book
  420
- (All Preset Destination Deletion)
  422
- (Category Name Modification), (Previous Destination Deletion)
  422
- Volume Adjustment
  424
- Precautions/System Performance
  425
  - Voice Guidance
    425
  - Map Matching
    426
- Troubleshooting
  429
- Maintenance
  432

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