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Mazda RX8 Smart Start Manual

2011
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  • Page 1 Optional equipment shown. 280340_11a_RX-8_SSG_081010.indd 1 8/10/10 3:08 PM...

  • Page 2: Advanced Keyless Entry System

    www.MazdaUSA.com Advanced Key ADVANCED KEYLESS KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM ENTRY SYSTEM This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors, the trunk, and opens the power windows. • This system allows you to lock and Locking the Doors Lock Release Button unlock the doors, open the trunk lid, • P ush x 1: Locks all of Panic Unlock • T o extend the key, push the doors. open the windows, and even start Alarm the release button. • P ush x 2 (within 5 the engine.

  • Page 3: Fuel Door Release

    Seats www.MazdaUSA.com ELECTRONiCALLY OPERATED DRiVER SEAT Seat Warmer Front Seat Warmer Slide/Tilt Switch Recline Switch The driver and front passenger seats can Seat can be moved back Push forward or be warmed by pushing the applicable seat and forth, raised, lowered, backward to adjust warmer switch while the ignition is ON. or tilted with this control. seatback angle. • Push seat warmer switch ON (light illuminated) or OFF. RECARO SEATS Lumbar Adjustment Seatback angle Push switch to (RECARO seat) increase or decrease Lean forward slightly, lift the lever, and then lumbar support. release it at the desired position. Rear Seat Occupant Exiting Push and hold the top of the driver’s power seatback folding MEMORY SEAT PROgRAMMiNg SWiTChES...

  • Page 4: Driver's View

    Driver’s View (shown with optional Navigation System) www.MazdaUSA.com BLUETOOTh ® PASSENgER LighTS/TURN iNFORMATiON hANDS-FREE hAzARD AiRBAg OFF (P. 25) SigNALS WiPER/WAShER DiSPLAY /AUDiO WARNiNg iNDiCATOR (P. 11) (P. 12) (PP. 15, 17-18) DSC OFF Dynamic Stability Control AUDiO SYSTEM WiThOUT NAVigATiON (PP.

  • Page 5: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster www.MazdaUSA.com ODOMETER/ ENgiNE COOLANT ODOMETER/TRiP TAChOMETER/ SPEEDOMETER SPEED UNiT gEAR iNDiCATOR FUEL gAUgE TEMPERATURE gAUgE TRiP METER METER SELECTOR VARiABLE RED zONE SELECTOR (A/T ONLY) gLOSSARY OF WARNiNg AND iNDiCATOR LighTS NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations. Power Steering Low Engine Coolant Level Low Washer Fluid Level Lights On (Exterior) Malfunction...

  • Page 6: Feature Highlights

    To Shift Down to a Lower Gear: • Push the clutch pedal completely • Pull the UP steering • Push the DOWN steering down to start the engine and to shift switch. shift switch. shift gears. • To place the transmission in Reverse, place shifter in the neutral position, push the shifter knob down, move to Down the left and push forward. genuine Mazda Accessory Rotary gear Shift Knob is available at your Mazda dealer. 280340_11a_RX-8_SSG_081010.indd 10-11 8/10/10 3:10 PM...
  • Page 7 AUTO to Flash high Beams More sensitive Pull lever to dispense windshield washer fluid : Turns tail, parking, and dashboard lights on. NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO wipers will have INT wipers. Set the lever to INT and choose an interval timing by rotating the ring between fast and slow. genuine Mazda Accessory Wheel Locks are available CAUTiON: When the ignition is ON turn the AUTO wipers OFF when going through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield. at your Mazda dealer. 280340_11a_RX-8_SSG_081010.indd 12-13 8/10/10 3:10 PM...
  • Page 8 Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary jack that will allow you to play your portable audio NOTE: In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a player through the vehicle’s audio system. Learn the front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear system when parked and do not let it distract you mirror light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly. while driving. homeLink ® NOTE: Available at your Mazda dealer is the Genuine Mazda Accessory 3.5 mm • T his feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three audio cable which can be used to connect your portable audio player into the aux jack. transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes 1 Locate the AUX jack inside the center console. and other radio frequency devices. 2 P lug 3.5 mm audio cable into the portable audio player and into the • Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details. AUX jack. Turn portable audio player on. 3 Turn the vehicle audio system on. ALUMiNUM WhEEL CARE 4 • Without Navigation System: Push MEDIA button on audio system Your aluminum wheels have a protective OR push MODE button on steering wheel controls until “AUX”...

  • Page 9: Engine Oil

    SAE 5W-20 Manual for complete details. Remove the oil filler cap and fill as needed. When the oil light flashes and then illuminates, and a beep sound is heard, the engine oil level is low. Immediately pull over to a safe location, turn the engine off and check the engine oil level. When the engine is cool, genuine Mazda Accessory Spare add engine oil, if necessary. Tire Mounting Kit is available at your Mazda dealer. information Display Functions (See the top of pages 17 and 18) • Clock • Climate Control Display • A udio Display • A mbient Temperature Display...

  • Page 10: Manual Climate Control

    Manual Climate Control Automatic Climate Control information Display information Display Fan Control Dial Mode Selector Dial Temperature Fan Control Dial Mode Selector Dial Temperature Control Dial Control Dial R otate the dial to set Push to select • R otate the dial to Push to select desired fan speed (1-4). airflow mode. • R otate the dial for select the desired airflow mode.

  • Page 11: Media Selection

    • I nsert the CD into the slot, information display. XM Radio ® (satellite radio antenna stations for a few seconds label-side up. The auto on roof or trunk lid), your new each. Push again to cancel. loading mechanism will load 6-Disc CD Changer Mazda includes a free introductory • Preset Channel: Push the the CD and begin to play it. Contact your Mazda dealer about subscription with a limited term trial Preset Channel buttons (1-6) adding a 6-disc CD changer if in-Dash CD Changer offer. Call 888-539-7474 to activate! to select a station stored in your MAZDA RX-8 is not already • P ush the LOAD button and See the Owner’s Manual and/or memory. To store a station, equipped with it.
  • Page 12 4. W ait for the screen to lower. SIRIUS XM Radio . If your vehicle higher or lower frequency ® • Auto Memory Tuning: or track, depending on 5. Insert the CD after “IN” is equipped with SIRIUS XM Radio ® Select and hold the AUTO-M media selected. (satellite radio antenna on roof or is displayed on the on-screen button until beep is trunk lid), your new Mazda includes • Scan: Push the SCAN button Information Display. heard to store an additional a free introductory subscription to automatically sample strong The CD will begin playing 8 stations on each FM and AM with a limited term trial offer. Call stations for seconds each. Push after the screen closes. band without disturbing the 888-539-7474 to activate! See the again to cancel. previously stored stations. This Owner’s Manual and/or dealer for •...

  • Page 13: Navigation System

    Navigation System www.MazdaUSA.com (inserting disc/selecting destination) SELECTiNg A DESTiNATiON USiNg A STREET ADDRESS iNSERTiNg ThE MAP DiSC NOTE: For safety reasons, you cannot enter an address while driving. You can choose setting a destination using a street address, a point of interest, the nearest restaurants, ATMs, gas stations, hospitals and more. 1 Push “MENU” button on Navigation Face. 2 Select “Destination Entry”. 3 Select “Address”. 4 Select the “State” or “Province”. • Scroll down past the States to find Canadian Provinces. 5 Select “OK”. 6 Select “City”. Disc A Disc B DiSC A DiSC B 7 Select “Input City Name”.
  • Page 14 Genuine Mazda Accessories are built to the same standards of quality as your Mazda. NOTE: Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on how to “pair” That means they fit right, work right, and look great. Choose from a wide range of up to 7 Bluetooth phones and audio devices, and how to use the built-in tutorial and ® interior and exterior accessories to make your RX-8 fit your personality and lifestyle. other important safety information. After all, you are what you drive. Personalize your RX-8 with the following genuine Mazda Accessories: TO MAKE OR RECEiVE A hANDS-FREE CALL • 3.5 mm Audio Cable • In-Dash 6 Disc • Rear Door Trim Protector Push and after the beep say, “Dial”. • All Weather Floor Mats CD/MP3 Changer • Rear Spoiler 2 S ay the number you would like dialed. The prompt will repeat the • Car Cover...

  • Page 15: Service Department

    Customer Delivery Checklist Customer Delivery Checklist VEhiCLE PRESENTATiON: DEALERShiP DATE Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation Keyless Entry ....... AUX input ........SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME • K eyless Entry Transmitter Auto Dimming Mirror ....• A dvanced Key* • D oor Request Switches* Flat Tire .........
  • Page 16 Remember, to further enhance your driving experience, visit your local Mazda Service Center for your scheduled maintenance. It’s also the place where you can find a wide variety of tires, parts, and accessories that are just right for your vehicle. * See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details. ** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to find a participating Mazda Full Circle Service Dealer. 1-800-222-5500 Customer Assistance Center: 1-800-866-1998 Roadside Assistance Contact: FREE FULL CiRCLE SERViCE iNSPECTiON We’re committed to providing...

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