Mazda RX-8 Quick Tips page 9

T R A N S M I S S I O N
Automatic
transmission*
P = Park
To move
gearshift from
Park: Press firmly
on brake pedal,
then move
gearshift to gear
selection.
WARNING: Placing shift lever
in P position without setting
parking brake may not
hold vehicle, always set
parking brake.
R = Reverse
N = Neutral No gear engaged.
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically.
1 2 3
HomeLink ® Wireless
Control System*
Located on rear view mirror.
To program or reprogram:
Ignition must be off; hold
transmitter for the device to
be programmed between 1-3
inches to HomeLink ; press
®
transmitter button and desired
HomeLink ® button (1) simultaneously
until HomeLink indicator light
®
goes from slow to rapid flashing.
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Direct mode
Use for temporarily switching gears
via steering wheel shift switches
with gear selector in D, D and M
indicators will be illuminated.
Direct mode will be cancelled if
tachometer approaches red zone,
accelerator is fully depressed, after 4
seconds of steady throttle or vehicle
is stopped or moving at slow speed.
M (Sport A/T
P
manual shift mode*)
R
Move shifter from D to
N
M to engage manual
M D
shift mode, M will be
illuminated for manual
mode on shift position indicator
located in the instrument panel.
Manual shifting of transmission is
achieved by moving shifter back to
upshift and forward to downshift,
move shifter from M to D to
engage automatic shift mode.
Turn ignition on; verify device
operation by pressing HomeLink
button (1) that was just programmed;
repeat procedure for other buttons.
Rolling code synchronization
procedure
Refer to your garage door opener or
device instruction manual to confirm
your system is equipped with a
rolling code feature.
Tip: This procedure is easier
done with the assistance of
another person.
To synchronize: Press programming
button on garage door opener motor;
press and release the programmed
HomeLink ® button 2 times within 30
seconds of pressing the garage door
opening motor programming button.
Some devices may require you to
press and release a third time to
complete programming procedure.
1
Tip: Do not shift into 1st above 20
mph or clutch failure could occur.
Gear indicator
(A/T only)*
P
Illuminated numeral of
gear indicator located
R
in the instrument
N
panel displays current
M-D
3
D
gear in Manual and
M
Direct mode.
Steering shift switches
(A/T only)*
See Driver Controls
Auto-dimming rear
view mirror*
®
Auto-dimming function
changes are based on outside
lighting conditions and if bright
headlights are visible in rear
view mirror.
Press on (2), off (3).
*Denotes optional equipment
®
HomeLink
Transmission
Manual
transmission*
Depress clutch
pedal to start
engine and
change gears.
Push shifter (1)
downward and
over to select
reverse gear.