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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 4-7
Before Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Driving Tips
No special break-in is necessary, but a 
few precautions in the first 1,000 km 
(600 miles) may add to the performance, 
economy, and li

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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 4-8
Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
When driving on ice or in water, snow, 
mud, sand, or similar hazard:
•Be cautious and allow extra distance 
for braking.
•Avoid sud

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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 4-9
Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
•Carry emergency gear, including tire 
chains, window scraper, flares, a small 
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag 
of sand or sal

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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 4-10
Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Tire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire 
chains.
Install the chains on the rear tires.
Don’t use chains on the front t

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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 5-2
Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Starting and Driving
Ignition Switch Positions
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect 
against theft. Only in this position can the 
key be removed.
Manu

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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 5-3
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some 
electrical accessories will operate.
ON
This is the normal running position after

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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 5-6
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Low brake fluid level warning/
Electronic brake force distribution 
system warning
If the light stays on after the parking brake 
is fu

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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 5-7
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously 
monitors the speed of each wheel. If one 
is about to lock up, the ABS

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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 5-10
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Various Lockouts:
Transmission Ranges
The shift lever must be in P or N to 
operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transmission an

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MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004   (in English) User Guide 5-11
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position. From a 
stop, the transmission will automatically 
shift through a 4-gear sequence.
M (Man
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