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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Guide This Quick Guide is provided as a simple explanation of how to operate some of the features equipped on your Mazda CX-8. For more information regarding the following sections, refer to the main owner's manual. The content described in the quick guide may differ depending on the vehicle grade and specification.

  • Page 3: Essential Safety Equipment

    Essential Safety Equipment Seat Operation Adjusting the Driver's Seat The adjustments for the driving position recommended by Mazda are done using the following procedures. 1. Moving the steering wheel and seat to their default positions. 2. Adjusting the seatback angle.
  • Page 4 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Operation Seat adjustment procedure for the driving position recommended by Mazda Adjusting the seatback angle (reclining) Adjust the seatback to the angle providing a comfortable seated posture. With your posture slightly slouched, Move the seatback backward to a...
  • Page 5 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Operation Adjusting the seat height Adjust the seat height to a position where you have a clear forward view and you can drive the vehicle easily. With your back resting against the seatback, raise the seat to the height where you can see the rear edge area of the bonnet surface from the windscreen.

  • Page 6: Before Driving

    Before Driving Operational Range The advanced keyless system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. Lock Unlock Opening the Liftgate Exterior aerial Exterior aerial Exterior aerial 80 cm 80 cm (31 in) (31 in)
  • Page 7 Before Driving Power Liftgate The power liftgate opens/closes electrically by operating the switches in the vehicle or the buttons on the keyless entry system transmitter. Operation using the transmitter Press the power liftgate button for one second or longer. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the liftgate opens/closes after the beep sounds.
  • Page 8 Before Driving Fuel Requirements and Capacities SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Capacity Fuel Research Octane Number Regular unleaded fuel 72.0 L (19.0 US gal, 15.8 Imp gal) (Conforming to Fuel 90 or above Quality Standards Act AWD 74.0 L (19.5 US gal, 16.3 Imp gal) 2000) *1 Australia SKYACTIV-D 2.2...
  • Page 9 Before Driving Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap Fuel-filler flap 2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it anticlockwise. 3. Attach the removed cap to the inner side of the fuel-filler flap. Fuel-filler cap 4. Insert the refuelling nozzle all the way and begin refuelling.
  • Page 10 Before Driving Outside Mirrors 1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left (L) or Centre position right (R) to choose the left or right side mirror. 2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Automatic folding function The automatic folding function operates when the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF.
  • Page 11 Before Driving Operation of the Power Windows The window opens while the switch is pressed and it closes while the switch is pulled up with the ignition switched ON. Do not open or close 3 or more windows at the same time. The front passenger's side and rear windows can be opened/closed when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlock position.

  • Page 12: When Driving

    When Driving Starting the Engine 1. Make sure the parking brake is on. 2. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely started. 3. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift Indicator light into neutral (N).
  • Page 13 When Driving Operation of i-stop Function The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or stuck in traffic, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume driving. The system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and eliminates idling noise while the engine is stopped.
  • Page 14 When Driving i-stop OFF Switch By pressing the switch until a beep sounds, the i-stop function is turned off and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the instrument cluster turns on. By pressing the switch again until the beep sounds, the i-stop function becomes operational and the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
  • Page 15 When Driving Active Driving Display The active driving display indicates the vehicle speed, system operation status, and warnings. Dust-proof sheet Display Optical receiver WARNING Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped: Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
  • Page 16 Warning Indication Driver Attention Alert (DAA) ABS Warning Light Warning Indication (Amber) Charging System Warning Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop Indication/Warning Light & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go (Amber) function) Warning Indication Engine Oil Warning Light Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane...
  • Page 17 Indicator Light Security Indicator Light Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication Indication (White) Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop Wrench Indication & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go (White) function) Main Indication Glow Indicator Light Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &...
  • Page 18 When Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: Lock-release button Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position. Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.
  • Page 19 When Driving Operation of the Headlights Operation of the Windscreen Wipers Less sensitivity Switch Centre position Higher sensitivity When the wiper lever Switch Wiper operation is in the Position position, the rain Operation while pulling up lever sensor senses the Stop amount of rainfall on Auto control...
  • Page 20 When Driving Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indicator light The EPB equipment applies the parking brake using an electric motor. When the parking brake is applied, the EPB switch indicator light turns on. When applying the parking brake The parking brake can be applied regardless of the ignition switch position.
  • Page 21 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Full-surround recognition 360°View Monitor Driver support systems Inter-vehicle distance Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) Lane departure Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) Speed control Intelligent Speed/Assistance (ISA)
  • Page 22 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Pre-Crash Safety Technology Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or reduce their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided. Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range Forward driving Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) Reverse driving Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range...
  • Page 23 When Driving Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) The ALH are a system which uses the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to determine the situation of a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction while driving at night to automatically switch the illumination range of the headlights, the illuminated area, or the illumination brightness.
  • Page 24 When Driving Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) To Operate the System The system switches the headlights to the high beams after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the position. The ALH indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster turns on simultaneously. CAUTION •...
  • Page 25 Authorised Mazda Repairer. • The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
  • Page 26 When Driving Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) WARNING Always check the traffic signs visually while driving. The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign may not be recognised or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
  • Page 27 When Driving Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) NOTE The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). Excessive speed warning If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving display/instrument cluster, the area around the speed limit sign flashes 10 times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time.
  • Page 28 When Driving 360°View Monitor The 360° View Monitor assists the driver in checking the area surrounding the vehicle using various indications and warning information in the centre display while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds or while parking. Top view/Front view Top view/Rear view Displays the image of the area around...
  • Page 29 When Driving How to Use the System Top view/Front view, Front wide view, Side view Indication Images are displayed on the screen when the 360°View Monitor switch is pressed with all of the following conditions met. • The ignition is switched ON. •...
  • Page 30 When Driving How to Use the System Top view/Rear view, Rear wide view The top view/rear view, rear wide view displays when all of the following conditions are met. • The ignition is switched ON. • Selector lever is in R position. Display switching The displayed screen can be switched by pressing the commander knob or by touching the switch camera icon on the screen while the top view/rear view, rear...
  • Page 31 *1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system. Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead such as if the...
  • Page 32 When Driving Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) WARNING Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go function system in the following locations, using the MRCC with Stop & Go function system at the following locations may result in an unexpected accident: •...
  • Page 33 When Driving Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) Display Indication The MRCC with Stop & Go function setting status and operation conditions are indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.
  • Page 34 When Driving Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) How to set the speed 1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal. 2. Headway control begins when the SET + or SET - switch is pressed. The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines are displayed.
  • Page 35 When Driving Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) How to change the set vehicle speed To accelerate/decelerate using the SET switch When you press the SET + switch, the vehicle accelerates and when you press the SET - switch, it decelerates.
  • Page 36 When Driving Stop Hold Control While in headway control using the MRCC with Stop & Go function system, your vehicle will stop when a vehicle ahead stops. To resume driving After the vehicle ahead starts moving while your vehicle is stopped under stop hold control, press the RES switch or depress the accelerator pedal to cancel the stop hold control and resume driving.
  • Page 37 When Driving Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) The LAS&LDWS alerts the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane and it provides steering assistance to help the driver stay within the vehicle lanes. The steering wheel operation of the LAS&LDWS has “Late”...
  • Page 38 When Driving Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) System Operation Make sure that the LAS&LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off. When the LAS&LDWS OFF indicator light is turned on, press the switch and make sure that the indicator light turns off.
  • Page 39 When Driving Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Vehicle lane line display When the LAS&LDWS becomes operational while on standby, the vehicle lane lines are displayed in the multi-information display and the active driving display. Indication on display System condition Multi-information display Active driving display...
  • Page 40 (rear), stop using the SCBS R system immediately and have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or scratch marks left around an ultrasonic sensor, the system may operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.
  • Page 41 When Driving Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)/ Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) NOTE Advanced SCBS The Advanced SCBS system will operate under the following conditions. • The engine is running. • The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.
  • Page 42 When Driving Smart Brake Support (SBS) The SBS system alerts the driver of a possible collision using a display and warning sound if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determine that there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead while the vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
  • Page 43 When Driving Smart Brake Support (SBS) NOTE • The SBS system may not operate under the following conditions: • If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead. • The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead. •...

  • Page 44: Interior Features

    Interior Features Air Conditioner Airflow display Air intake selector Windscreen defroster switch Power switch Rear window defogger switch SYNC (synchronized AUTO switch temperature) switch Passenger temperature Driver temperature control dial control dial Fan control switch Temperature setting display Temperature setting display (Passenger’s side) (driver’s side) A/C switch...

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Precautions Routine Service We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week. • Engine Oil Level • Engine Coolant Level • Brake Fluid Level • Washer Fluid Level • Battery Maintenance •...
  • Page 46 Otherwise the wrench indicator light or engine oil warning light may turn on. To reset the engine control unit, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer or refer to the vehicle engine control unit reset procedure.

  • Page 47: If Trouble Arises

    • Towing Description We recommend that towing be done only by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a commercial tow-truck service. • Warning Lights and Warning Sounds If a warning light illuminates or flashes or a warning sound is heard, check for details concerning the warning light or sound in this guide.
  • Page 48 MEMO...