ignition MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004 Quick Tips (in English)

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
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Instant Mobility System
emergency flat tire
repair kit (IMS)
Temporary spare tire is not
equipped with your Mazda, if
tire repair is required, repair tire
with emergency flat tire repair
kit, see Owner’s Manual
If a temporary spare tire is
required, consult your
Authorized Mazda Dealer
Tire pressure
monitoring system
Warning light illuminates for a
few seconds when ignition is on
If tire pressure is too high or low,
or tire temperature is too high
warning light will illuminate
Short trip driving procedure
Any trip that is too short for the
engine to reach normal operating
temperature; needle in middle
of temperature gauge indicates
normal temperature
The following procedure should
be followed when moving vehicle
a short distance**:
1. Start engine
2. Move vehicle
3. Warm engine for 5-minutes
at idle
4. Raise engine speed to 3000
RPM for 10-seconds
5. Return to idle
6. Turn off engine
Tip: Warming up engine
improves engine life
Traction Control
System (TCS)*/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)*
DSC light may occasionally flash
while driving, this indicates
that the DSC was performing a
correction to help maintain your
best vehicle control, if DSC light
remains on, see your Mazda Dealer
If DSC light remains on after
disconnecting battery or jump-
starting, you will need to perform
a Steering Angle Sensor calibration
procedure, after battery power is
restored: Ignition ON; turn steering
wheel to full left lock position;
then full right lock position; turn
ignition OFF, then ONTips: Close rear door first,
then front door; damage may
occur otherwise
To prevent alarm arming with
passenger inside vehicle, driver
must manually lock door by
pressing lock knob
RX-8 rotary engine
precautions
Check engine oil level when refueling
Rotary engine design uses an oil
injection system in addition to
lubrication of internal parts
It is important to maintain
proper oil level
Engine oil level
warning light
Indicates low engine oil if
illuminated; pull over to a safe
location; turn engine off and
check engine oil level when
engine is cool, add engine
oil if necessary
Instrument panel
lighting
With headlights on:
To brighten/dim turn thumbwheel
up/down
Maximum illumination:
Rotate thumbwheel upward
until click is heard; instrument
cluster and information display
illumination color goes from
red to white
Headlights/parking lights OFF:
Instrument panel lighting defaults
to maximum brightness
Headlights/parking lights ON:
Illumination changes brightness
with dimmer switch adjustment Rear doors
For a rear occupant to exit with
a front passenger:
1. Front occupant must release
seatbelt
2. Front occupant must open door
3. Open rear door
For a rear occupant to exit without
a front occupant:
1. Release front seat to forward
position
2. Unlock and open front door
3. Open rear door
*Denotes optional equipment
**Moving vehicle at a car wash or moving
vehicle to access another vehicle would
be considered a short distance

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
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• Power steering
malfunction
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
• Air bag readiness
Front, side and curtain air bag
malfunction; warning light
constantly flashes or stays on
or never comes on with ignition
on, dealer inspection required
• Door ajar
• Always fasten
safety belts
• Low washer fluid level*
• Engine coolant level
• Headlight auto
leveling malfunction
9. Engine oil pressure gauge,
Indicates normal engine oil
pressure when needle is
halfway between L and H
with engine running
10. Manual mode gear
indicator (A/T only)*
Displays current gear of Sport AT
during manual shift mode
• Lights on
Traction Control
System (TCS)*/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)*,
see Getting Started
• Traction Control
System* off,
System turned off manually
• Cruise control main
power on, see Driver Controls
• Brake system
Parking brake on/low fluid level
• Check engine
Dealer inspection required
• Immobilizer system,
see Locks
Engine oil level
warning light,
see Getting Started
CRUISE
MAIN
DSC
6. Speedometer
7. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer
Press and hold to reset
selected trip meter
8. Odometer/trip odometer
WARNING LIGHTS
• Low fuel
• Turn signals/hazard
warning on
• Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
• Cruise set,
see Driver Controls
• Automatic transaxle
indicator
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
• High beams on
• Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required
Tire pressure
monitoring system,
see Getting Started
GAUGES
1. Fuel gauge
2. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
3. Speed unit selector
Select km/h or mph
4. Tachometer
5. Engine over-rev
warning buzzer
The rotary engine design
allows RPM ranges of up to
7000 RPM (A/T) and 9000
RPM (M/T), if you exceed a
given RPM, a warning buzzer
will remind you to up-shift
to the next higher gear
Always obey all local speed
limits and traffic signs
*Denotes optional equipment

SWITCHES/LOCKS
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Switches/
Locks
Locks
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Dual power mirrors
Ignition switch must be in ACC
or ON position
Switch is on driver’s door
To adjust left/right mirror:
Press selector switch (1) left/right,
press switch (2) in direction of
desired movement
Tip: To lock mirrors in place,
move selector to center position
Power window switches
Ignition switch must be in ON
position
Front windows controlled from
the driver’s armrest; passenger
door has a separate switch
Driver’s window
One-touch-down: Push down
AUTO switch (3) firmly and
release, window goes down
all the way; pull switch back
briefly to stop; press lightly
and hold for normal operationPassenger window switch
Press button (4) down and hold to
open; pull back and hold to close
Power window lockout switch
Press button (5) down until clicks,
only driver’s window operates;
press again and passenger
windows function again
Power door locks
Master front door lock
switches
To lock/unlock all doors:
Press bottom/top of switch (6)
To lock doors without key: With
door open, press bottom of door
lock switch, exit car, close doors
To unlock: Use key to unlock driver’s
front door, rotate key to counter-
clockwise position for morethan
one second to unlock other doors
Manual door locks
Lock button
To lock: Press front of button
(1) toward door handle
To unlock: Pull front of button
away from door handle
Tip: Doors can be locked with
key in ignition (chime sounds
to alert you to key in ignition)Remote
keyless
entry
system
Functions
only with
ignition in
OFF position
To lock doors: Press
button (4); pressing again
within 5 seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep
To unlock: Press (5) for driver’s
door; press again within 5 seconds
to unlock other doors
To open trunk: Press (3)
Panic alarm: Press (2); horn
sounds and turn signals flash;
to stop, press (2) again or turn
ignition to ON position
If trunk fails to open: See Trunk
Tab, then Remote trunk-lid
release lock-outKey
Operates ignition and all locks
Tip: Use key number plate to
purchase new key; store in
safe place
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key used; see
Owner’s Manual
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HOMELINK®
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
HomeLink®
Interior
Lights
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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 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 flashingAuto-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
1. Map/reading light
Press on/off
2. Interior light switch
DOOR = light on when door open
ON = light always on
OFF = light always off
3. Front interior light
4. Rear interior light
5. Sunglass holder
Press concaved lip then open
6. Sunroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt rear
of sunroof
Press front of switch to close
7. Sunroof slide switch*
Press rear of switch to open
sunroof
Press front of switch to close
Illuminated visor mirrors
Mirrors lighted when covers open;
off when closed
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
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Climate
Controls
Trunk
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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
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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
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AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/CD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
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6. SEEK/TRACK/APC
Radio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency
CD: Press to select
next/previous track
Tape: Press to
automatically advance tape to
beginning of next selection/
replay selection; to stop this
operation, press button again
7. LOAD*
To load multiple discs: Press
and hold LOAD (7) until
beep is heard; insert CD
when “In” is displayed
To eject disc: Press Eject (14)
To eject specific disc: Press and
hold Eject (14) until beep is
heard; within five seconds
press the desired tray
number 1-6 (15)
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1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
Tip: Press (8) and (9)
together to turn radio on
2. Repeat
Press to replay current CD/
tape selection
3. Disc up
†
Press to skip forward to
beginning of next CD
4. Disc down
†
Press to skip back to beginning
of previous CD
5. Tune/Auto-Memory
Tune: Rotate counterclockwise/
clockwise for lower frequency/
higher frequency
Radio: Press and hold until a
beep is heard; system auto-
maticallyscans and temporarily
stores six strong stations in each
band; press again to cancel
11. CD
Press to play CD
12. Tape*/MD*
Press to play Mini-disc Player/
cassette tape
13. DISP*
Press: Changes display during
MD play
14. CD eject button
15. Memory preset buttons
To set: Tune to station, press
and hold until beep is heard
16. Mini Disc slot*
17. Eject button*
18. Cassette door*
19. Dolby® Noise Reduction*
Reduces tape noise and hiss;
press to activate/deactivate
20. Scan
Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections; functions
in all modes 8. FM1/2
Press to select between FM1/FM2
station preset buttons (15)
9. AM
Press to select AM frequency band
10. CD slot
Tip: Automatic Level
Control (ALC) automatically
adjusts audio volume/quality
depending on vehicle speed
22. Fast forward
Press to fast forward through
a track
23. Reverse
Press to reverse through a track
24. Program Random
†Press to enable/cancel
Clock
To set: With ignition in ACC or ON
position, press (B) and hold until
beep sounds; 12 hr/24 hr will be
displayed; press (A) to select; press
(B) again while selection is flashing:
Hr ADJUST displays; press (A) to
select hr; press (B) when done,
do the same to set minutes
21. Text/Audio Control
Audio control: Press to select
BASS/MID/TREBLE/FADE/
BALANCE/BEEP ON/ALC OFF/
ALC LEVEL 1, 2, 3/AUDIO PLT
ON**; rotate right/left to
adjust selected feature
*Denotes optional equipment
**Bose audio system only
†For use with cassette tape player,
MD player, or CD changer*
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