hood release MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

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Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-8
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-10
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-29
Power door lock switch ....................................................................................... page 3-9
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-18
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-17
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-21
Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-13
Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-29
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-29
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-30
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-8
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-10
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-30
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-49
Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-51
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-52
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-56
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-10
Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-36
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-39
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-40
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-47
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-48
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-39
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-39
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-44
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-45
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-46
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-42
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2
Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ............................................................... 3-3
Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-8
Trunk Lid ................................................................................ 3-12
Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever ............................................ 3-15
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-16
Rear Quarter Windows ............................................................ 3-18
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-19
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-21
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-22
Security System ........................................................................... 3-24
Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-24
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-27
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-29
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-29
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-29
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Hood
WARNING
Closed and Securely Locked Hood:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly
open while the vehicle is moving and
block the driver's vision which could
result in a serious accident. Always
check that the hood is closed and
securely locked.
qOpening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
Release handle
2. Slide the hood latch to the right and lift
the hood.
3. Use the support rod to hold the hood
open.
Clip
Support rod
qClosing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Insert the support rod in its clip while
holding up the hood. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip before
closing the hood.
3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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Theft-Deterrent Systemí
The optional theft-deterrent system is
designed to prevent your vehicle or its
contents from being stolen when all the
doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked.
If forcible entry is attempted, the system
sounds the horn and flashes the hazard
warning lights.
NOTE
lThe theft-deterrent system operates
with the key or the keyless entry
system transmitter.
lThe system will not function unless
it is properly armed. To properly
secure the vehicle, always make sure
all the windows are completely
closed and all doors and the trunk lid
are locked before leaving the vehicle.
Remember to take your key and
transmitter.
qOperation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 3
minutes when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
lForcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
lOpening a door, the hood or the trunk
lid by operating an inside door-lock
knob, the hood release handle or the
trunk lid release button.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door is
unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with
the key or with the transmitter.
qHow to Arm the System
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Close the hood. Then close and lock all
doors and the trunk lid from the outside
using the key or press the LOCK
button on your keyless entry system
transmitter. The hazard warning lights
will flash once to indicate that the
system is armed.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Close the hood and the trunk lid . Press
the area on the door-lock switch
marked“LOCK”once. Close all doors.
NOTE
Locking the doors with the inside door-
lock knob will not arm the system.
qTo Turn off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.
lPress the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry system transmitter.
lInsert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the ON position.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice
to indicate that the system is turned off.
NOTE
The trunk lid can be opened with the
key or the transmitter even when the
system is armed. The alarm will not
come on and the system will remain
armed.
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Security System
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Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Air Filter
CAUTION
Don't drive without an air filter. This
could result in excessive engine wear.
This air filter may be cleaned with
compressed air and reused, or replaced,
depending on its condition. Unless it is
very dirty, simply shake it to remove
foreign particles. Each time you inspect it,
wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a
damp cloth.
qReplacing the Air Filter
NOTE
If the vehicle is operated in very dusty
or sandy areas, replace the filter more
often than recommended intervals.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned
off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-35
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-50
Defroster
Rear window .............................. 5-54
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transmission .............. 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-22
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-23
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-24
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-23
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-20
Flooded engine ........................... 7-20
Jump-starting .............................. 7-21
Push-starting .............................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-25
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-15
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-21
Oil .............................................. 8-12
Overheating ................................ 7-18
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-11
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-18
E
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-33
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-47
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-56
Headlights .................................. 5-49
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing .................................... 7-12
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-5
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-8
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-51
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-19
Gauge ......................................... 5-34
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-40
Panel description ........................ 8-42
Replacement ............................... 8-40
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Gauges .............................................. 5-30
Glove Box ......................................... 6-47
Index
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Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-56
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Headlight Washer .............................. 5-54
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-49
Flashing ...................................... 5-50
High-low beam .......................... 5-49
Leveling ..................................... 5-50
On reminder ............................... 5-49
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-56
Hood Release .................................... 3-21
Horn .................................................. 5-55
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Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-39
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-24
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-36
Cruise main ................................ 5-46
Cruise set .................................... 5-46
DSC OFF .................................... 5-45
Headlight auto-leveling
malfunction ................................ 5-47
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-44
power steering malfunction ........ 5-46
Security ...................................... 5-44
Shift position .............................. 5-45
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-45
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-47
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Information Display .......................... 6-42
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-43
Audio display ............................. 6-44
Climate control display .............. 6-44
Clock .......................................... 6-43
Information display functions .... 6-42
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-30
Interior Care ...................................... 8-50
Interior Lights ................................... 6-39
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Jump-Starting .................................... 7-21
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-51
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-33
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-44
Lighting Control ............................... 5-49
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-9
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-8
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
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