fog light MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004 Quick Tips (in English)

DRIVER CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Driver
Controls
Driver
Controls
Quick Tips 2004 Mazda Mazda RX-8 page 8
page 9
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Wiper/washer
control lever
Intermittent wiper:
One click down
To change interval speed:
Rotate inner ring (
3)
Normal wiper speed: Two
clicks downTurn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF= Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on: Rotate
knob (1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push forward/
pull back to detent
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down
= Fog lights on: Rotate (2);
functions only with headlight
low beams on
Tip: Headlights switch off,
parking lights remain on, if
lights are left on and switch is
in lock position or key removed
Fast wiper speed: Three
clicks down
Single wipe: Push stalk up
Washer: Pull stalk back
ON
OFF
SET
ACCEL
CANCEL
SET
COAST
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6Steering-wheel audio controls
To increase/decrease volume:
Press (5)
Radio: Press (6) to select preset
stations
Cassette/CD/MD: Press (6) to
select next selection/track
Press (7) to select AM, FM 1,
FM 2, Tape, CD and MD mode
Press (8) to mute Cruise control
Operates above 25 mph
To activate: Press and release
ON/OFF (1)
To set speed: Press and release
SET/COAST (3) at desired speed
To accelerate: Press and hold
RESUME/ACCEL (2); incremental
acceleration: Press and release (2),
each tap = plus 1mph
To decelerate: Press and hold
SET/COAST (3), release at desiredspeed; or tap brake pedal,
press and release (3) at
desired speed; incremental
deceleration: Press and release
(3), each tap = minus 1 mph
To cancel: Tap brake pedal, clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or press
CANCEL button (4) or ON/OFF (1)
Return to preset speed after CANCEL
button or braking: Press and
release RESUME/ACCEL button (2)
Tilt steering-wheel lever
Pull lever located under steering-
wheel down to unlock column,
position tilt angle steering
column position
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving,
you can lose control of vehicle
*Denotes optional equipment

CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Climate
Controls
Trunk
Quick Tips 2004 Mazda Mazda RX-8 page 18
page 19
Trunk
To open: Use key, remote
trunk-lid release or remote
keyless entry fob
Remote trunk-lid release,
see Driver’s View
Remote trunk-lid
release lock-out
Switch in ON position,
remote trunk release
functions normal; OFF position
disables system; located in glove box
1. Instant Mobility System
emergency flat tire
repair kit (IMS)
†,
see Getting Started2. Jack/jack handle
3. Lug wrench
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure regularly when
tires are cold, maintain correct
front-end alignment and tire
balance; rotate tires at the mileage
shown in the Maintenance
Guide; see Owner’s Manual
for rotation chart
Tire pressure
P225/55R16 94V,
P225/45R18 91W
Front/rear: 32psi cold
Tips: Correct tire pressure ensures
safe handling and ride comfort
If you experience pull/drift while
driving, possible causes may
be road crown, tire pressure,
or wheel alignment
The suspension is sport-tuned
with firmer ride for optimum
handling and responseTire chains*
†Tire chains can damage
aluminum wheels; use on
steel wheels only
Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on rear
tires; install as tightly as
possible and retighten
after driving 1/4 -1/2 miles;
chains may affect handling
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
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1. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and
windshield
2. Fan control
Rotate knob between 0 (OFF)
and 4 (HIGH)
3. Temperature control
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise
4. A/C= air conditioner
Press to turn on/off
5. Air intake control
= recirculate inside air;
use for maximum cooling
= fresh air
WARNING: Do not use
position in cold
weather, windows may
fog and hamper vision
6. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition; also operates heated
side mirrors*
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature to
maximum hot, selectedTips: To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select before starting engine
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the
front seats may interfere
with air flow to the rear
7. Front windshield
defogger
A/C switches ON and air
intake switches to fresh air
A/C01
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4MODE
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*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release
Allows you to escape
should you become locked in trunk
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lid
OFF ONTRUNK OPENER