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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page251 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (251,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance For mixture percentage: Protection Above -16°C (3°F) Above -26°C (-15°F) Above -40°C (-40°F) Volume Antifreeze Demineralized solution water 35% 45% 55% 65% 55% 45% 3. With the drain plug loose but not fully removed, flush out the system with running water. Loosen Tighten Tighten Loosen To change coolant WARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap: Removing the cooling system cap while the engine is running or hot is dangerous. This might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious injury from escaping hot coolant or steam. Turn off the engine and wait until it's cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you're sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap ― still using a cloth ― turn the cap, and remove it. 1. Remove the cooling system cap. 2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable container. Properly dispose of the used coolant. 4. Drain the system completely and retighten the plug. Add as much ethylene-glycol-based coolant mixture and water as necessary to provide freezing and corrosion protection. 5. In extremely cold climates, add the mixture percentage recommended in the coolant mixture percentage table. 6. Reinstall the cooling system cap. 7. Run the engine at idle for about 10 minutes, then turn it off. If the coolant level warning light comes on during this time, turn the engine off. After turning off the engine, inspect the drain plug and the water hoses for leaks. 8. After the engine has cooled, remove the cooling system cap and inspect the coolant level. If it's low, repeat steps 5 to 7. 8-17 Form No.8T69-EA-04G

Section	Page
0. #Introduction#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
A Word to Mazda Owners	3
#NO M-TITLE#	3
How to Use This Manual	4
#NO M-TITLE#	4
Table of Contents	5
1. Your Vehicle at a Glance	7
Dashboard and Interior Overview	8
#Dashboard and Interior Overview#	8
Exterior Overview	10
#Exterior Overview#	10
2. Essential Safety Equipment	13
Seats	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	14
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	17
Rear Seat	20
Seat Belt Systems	22
Seat Belt Precautions	22
Location of Seat Belt	25
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	27
Seat Belt Extender	29
Seat Belt Warning Light	30
Seat Belt Warning Beep	31
Child Restraint	32
Child Restraint Precautions	32
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	35
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	39
SRS Air Bags	41
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions	41
Air Bag System Description	46
3. Knowing Your Mazda	53
Doors and Locks	54
Keys	54
Keyless Entry System	55
Door Locks	60
Trunk Lid	64
Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever	67
Power Windows	68
Rear Quarter Windows	70
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	71
Hood	73
Moonroof	74
Security System	76
Immobilizer System	76
Theft-Deterrent System	79
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	81
Steering Wheel	81
Mirrors	81
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	85
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	86
Fuel Requirements	86
Emission Control System	87
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	89
Before Starting the Engine	90
Before Getting In	90
After Getting In	90
Driving Tips	91
Break-In Period	91
Money-Saving Suggestions	91
Hazardous Driving	92
Rocking the Vehicle	92
Winter Driving	93
Driving In Flooded Area	95
Overloading	95
Towing	96
Trailer Towing	96
5. Driving Your Mazda	97
Starting and Driving	98
Ignition Switch	98
Starting the Engine	99
Brake System	100
Manual Transmission Operation	104
Automatic Transmission Controls	106
Power Steering	112
Cruise Control	113
Traction Control System (TCS)	117
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	121
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	126
Meters and Gauges	126
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	132
Warning/Indicator Lights	132
Beep Sounds	144
Switches and Controls	145
Lighting Control	145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	147
Fog Lights	147
Windshield Wipers and Washer	148
Headlight Washer	150
Rear Window Defroster	150
Horn	151
Hazard Warning Flasher	152
HomeLink Wireless Control System	152
6. Interior Comfort	157
Climate Control System	158
Operating Tips	158
Vent Operation	159
Control Panel	161
Audio System	166
Antenna	166
Operating Tips for Audio System	166
Audio Set	173
Audio Control Switch Operation	192
Safety Certification	194
Interior Equipment	195
Sunvisors	195
Interior Lights	195
Information Display	198
Lighter	200
Ashtray	201
Cup Holder	202
Storage Compartments	203
Accessory Socket	206
7. In Case of an Emergency	207
Parking in an Emergency	208
Parking in an Emergency	208
Flat Tire	209
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	209
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit	211
Changing the Tire	218
Overheating	224
Overheating	224
Emergency Starting	226
Starting a Flooded Engine	226
Jump-Starting	227
Push-Starting	230
Emergency Towing	231
Towing Description	231
Tiedown Hooks	232
Recreational Towing	233
8. Maintenance and Care	235
Introduction	236
Introduction	236
Scheduled Maintenance	237
Scheduled Maintenance	237
Owner Maintenance	242
Owner Maintenance Schedule	242
Owner Maintenance Precautions	243
Engine Compartment Overview	245
Engine Oil	246
Engine Coolant	249
Brake/Clutch Fluid	252
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)	253
Washer Fluid	255
Body Lubrication	256
Air Filter	256
Wiper Blades	257
Battery	260
Tires	262
Light Bulbs	267
Fuses	274
Appearance Care	279
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	279
Exterior Care	281
Interior Care	284
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	287
Customer Assistance	288
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	288
Customer Assistance (Canada)	290
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	293
Mazda Importer/Distributors	294
Importer/Distributor	294
Distributor in Each Area	294
Warranty	295
Warranties for Your Mazda	295
Outside the United States	296
Outside Canada	297
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	298
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	299
Cell Phones	300
Cell Phones Warning	300
Type Approval of Equipment	301
Type Approval of Equipment	301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	302
Reporting Safety Defects	304
Reporting Safety Defects	304
Service Publications	305
Service Publications	305
10. #Specifications#	307
Identification Numbers	308
Vehicle Information Labels	308
Specifications	310
Specifications	310
11. #Index#	315
Index	316

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Black plate (251,1)

For mixture percentage:

Protection

Volume

Antifreeze

solution

Demineralized

water

Above

–

16°C

(3°F)

35%

65%

Above

–

26°C

(

–

15°F)

45%

55%

Above

–

40°C

(

–

40°F)

55%

45%

To change coolant

WARNING

Removing the Cooling System Cap:

Removing the cooling system cap

while the engine is running or hot is

dangerous. This might lead to cooling

system and engine damage and could

result in serious injury from escaping

hot coolant or steam. Turn off the

engine and wait until it's cool. Even

then, be very careful when removing

the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around the

cap and slowly turn it

counterclockwise to the first stop.

Step back while the pressure escapes.

When you're sure all the pressure is

gone, press down on the cap

―

still

using a cloth

―

turn the cap, and

remove it.

1. Remove the cooling system cap.

2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen

the radiator drain plug and drain the

coolant into a suitable container.

Properly dispose of the used coolant.

3. With the drain plug loose but not fully

removed, flush out the system with

running water.

Tighten

Loosen

Tighten

4. Drain the system completely and

retighten the plug. Add as much

ethylene-glycol-based coolant mixture

and water as necessary to provide

freezing and corrosion protection.

5. In extremely cold climates, add the

mixture percentage recommended in

the coolant mixture percentage table.

6. Reinstall the cooling system cap.

7. Run the engine at idle for about 10

minutes, then turn it off. If the coolant

level warning light comes on during

this time, turn the engine off.

After turning off the engine, inspect the

drain plug and the water hoses for

leaks.

8. After the engine has cooled, remove

the cooling system cap and inspect the

coolant level. If it's low, repeat steps 5

to 7.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM

Form No.8T69-EA-04G