set clock MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, the DSC
will be inoperable. In this case, the DSC
OFF indicator light flashes and the
TCS/DSC indicator light illuminates.
To make the DSC operable, do the
following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Turn the steering clockwise fully,
then turn it counterclockwise fully.
3. Make sure the DSC OFF indicator
goes off.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position, then turn it to the ON
position again.
5. Make sure the TCS/DSC indicator
light goes off.
If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the
DSC OFF indicator light remain
illuminated even after turning the
ignition switch to the ON position,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qCruise Main Indicator Light
This light comes on when the ON/OFF
switch is pressed and the cruise control
system is activated.
qCruise Set Indicator Light
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.
qLight-On Indicator Light
This indicator light comes on when the
exterior lights are on.
qPower Steering Malfunction
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and goes off when the engine is
started.
If this light illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction of the power
steering system. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
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qClock
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
1. Press the CLK button until a beep
sounds, and“12Hr”and“24Hr”will be
displayed.
2. Press the SET button to switch between
“12Hr”and“24Hr”displays. The
selected display will flash.
To select the desired clock setting,
press the CLK button again while the
preferred setting is flashing.
3.“Hr. ADJUST”will be displayed next,
and the hour portion of the display will
flash. Press the SET button to set the
hour, then press the CLK button.
4.“Min. ADJUST”will be displayed
next, and the minutes portion of the
display will flash. Press the SET button
to set the minutes, then press the CLK
button.
Time resetting
While the clock is displayed, press the
SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When
the button is released, a beep will sound
and the clock will be reset as follows:
(Example)12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the SET button is released, the
seconds are reset to“00”.
qAmbient Temperature Display
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB button to display
the ambient temperature.
NOTE
lThe displayed ambient temperature
may vary from the actual ambient
temperature depending on the
surrounding area and vehicle
conditions.
lPress the AMB button 2 seconds or
more to switch the display from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice
versa.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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NOTE
lMake sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
lBe sure to register the tire pressure
sensor ID signal code whenever tires
or wheels are changed (page 5-28).
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and
turn off the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, and tool (page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the tire to be changed. When blocking
a wheel, place a block both in front and
behind the tire.
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size to hold
the tire in place.
qRemoving the Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
Jacking position
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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H
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
I
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
I
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
J
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
11-4
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Setup
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Restoring
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Map setting ( page 31)


On : Icons on a map.
Off : No icon on a map.

The setting is a variable to suit your preferences.
Route setting ( page 32)
System setting ( page 33)
( page 9)
Map area, Map disc (DVD) version and software
version appear.
You can check your route from the starting point to the
destination.
This function is available after route setup is performed.
You can change and delete marked points.
( page 28)
( page 28)
Change the vehicle position.
Change the vehicle direction.
: Rotation in a clockwise direction by 11.25°.
: Rotation in a counterclockwise direction
by 11.25°.
Stop your vehicle before the following operationsDo not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the
monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. Operating the system will
distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and may cause an accident.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and put the parking brake on before operating the system.
Warning
Open
[Setup Menu]
When the actual position of your
vehicle is different from the vehicle
position on a mapUser setting
: Default
1selectMENUENTERENTERENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER

33
Open the
[System Setup]
screenVolume control (5 levels)
Beep

On : Beep activated when pressing buttons in the
remote control.

Off : Beep inactivated when pressing buttons in the
remote control.

On : Activates voice feedback.
Off : Cancels voice feedback.
Language
Changeover meter/mile

Metric : Meters
English : Miles
Voice Feedback*
Clock
: Default
How to exit
Daylight Saving Time(Summer Time)

On : Daylight saving time mode is enabled.
(The navigation internal clock gains 1 hour).

Off : Daylight saving time mode is disabled.
SetupSystem
User setting
1
2select3
selectMENUENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTERENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
Sets the volume for voice guidance and voice feedback*.
When the volume is set to 0, the voice is turned off.
* The operation status is announced by voice.
(e.g. changing the map orientation, starting or terminating
the route calculation, staring or terminating the simulation,
displaying the maneuver list.)
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