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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page58 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (58,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qHow the Side and Curtain Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the side and curtain air bags and after the inflation, the side and curtain air bags quickly deflate. However, the side bag system for the front passenger is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. The side and curtain air bags will function only once. After that, the side and curtain air bags will not work again and must be replaced. Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the systems. The side and curtain air bags will deploy only on the side the vehicle receives the force of the impact. qAir Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat is less than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not deploy (page 2-40), but the curtain air bags may deploy. 2-46 Form No.8V89-EA-06F

Section	Page
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1.pdf	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	2
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	2
A Word to Mazda Owners	4
#NO M-TITLE#	4
How to Use This Manual	5
#NO M-TITLE#	5
Table of Contents	6
Dashboard and Interior Overview	9
#Dashboard and Interior Overview#	9
Exterior Overview	11
#Exterior Overview#	11
Seats	15
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	15
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	18
Rear Seat	21
Seat Belt Systems	22
Seat Belt Precautions	22
Location of Seat Belt	25
Seat Belt	26
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	27
Seat Belt Extender	30
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	31
Child Restraint	32
Child Restraint Precautions	32
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	36
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	42
SRS Air Bags	45
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions	45
Supplemental Restraint System Components	50
How the Air Bags Work	53
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System	67
Advanced Keys	67
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions	72
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions	79
Advanced Key Suspend Function	82
Warning and Beep Sounds	83
Setting Change (Function Customization)	85
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	86
Doors and Locks	87
Keys (without Advanced Key)	87
Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key)	88
Door Locks	93
Trunk Lid	98
Inside Trunk Release Lever	101
Power Windows	102
Rear Quarter Windows	104
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	105
Hood	107
Moonroof	108
Security System	110
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	110
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	113
Theft-Deterrent System	116
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	118
Steering Wheel	118
Mirrors	118
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	123
Fuel Requirements	123
Emission Control System	125
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	126
Before Starting the Engine	127
Before Getting In	127
After Getting In	127
Driving Tips	128
Break-In Period	128
Money-Saving Suggestions	128
Hazardous Driving	129
Rocking the Vehicle	130
Winter Driving	130
Driving In Flooded Area	132
Overloading	133
Towing	134
Trailer Towing	134
Starting and Driving	137
Ignition Switch	137
Starting the Engine	139
Brake System	140
Manual Transmission Operation	144
Automatic Transmission Controls	146
Power Steering	153
Cruise Control	154
Traction Control System (TCS)	158
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	159
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	162
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	168
Meters and Gauges	168
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	174
Warning/Indicator Lights	174
Beep Sounds	188
Switches and Controls	190
Lighting Control	190
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	192
Fog Lights	192
Windshield Wipers and Washer	193
Headlight Washer	195
Rear Window Defroster	195
Horn	196
Hazard Warning Flasher	197
HomeLink Wireless Control System	197
Climate Control System	203
Operating Tips	203
Vent Operation	204
Control Panel	206
Audio System	211
Antenna	211
Operating Tips for Audio System	211
Audio Set	222
Audio Control Switch Operation	241
Safety Certification	244
Interior Equipment	245
Sunvisors	245
Interior Lights	245
Information Display	247
Lighter	249
Ashtray	250
Cup Holder	251
Storage Compartments	252
Accessory Socket	255
Parking in an Emergency	257
Parking in an Emergency	257
Flat Tire	258
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	258
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit	260
Changing the Tire	267
Overheating	273
Overheating	273
Emergency Starting	275
Starting a Flooded Engine	275
Jump-Starting	276
Push-Starting	279
Emergency Towing	280
Towing Description	280
Tiedown Hooks	281
Recreational Towing	282
Introduction	285
Introduction	285
Scheduled Maintenance	286
Scheduled Maintenance	286
Owner Maintenance	291
Owner Maintenance Schedule	291
Owner Maintenance Precautions	292
Engine Compartment Overview	294
Engine Oil	295
Engine Coolant	297
Brake/Clutch Fluid	299
Washer Fluid	300
Body Lubrication	301
Wiper Blades	302
Battery	304
Tires	307
Light Bulbs	312
Fuses	319
Appearance Care	324
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	324
Exterior Care	326
Interior Care	329
Customer Assistance	333
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	333
Customer Assistance (Canada)	335
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	338
Mazda Importer/Distributors	339
Importer/Distributor	339
Distributor in Each Area	339
Warranty	340
Warranties for Your Mazda	340
Outside the United States	341
Outside Canada	342
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	343
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	344
Cell Phones	345
Cell Phones Warning	345
Type Approval of Equipment	346
Type Approval of Equipment	346
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	347
Tire Information (U.S.A.)	349
Tire Labeling	349
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	355
Tire Maintenance	358
Vehicle Loading	361
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	368
Reporting Safety Defects	369
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	369
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	370
Service Publications	371
Service Publications	371
Identification Numbers	373
Vehicle Information Labels	373
Specifications	375
Specifications	375
Index	381

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How the Side and Curtain Air Bags Work

When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an

electrical current is sent to the inflators.

Gases are produced to inflate the side and curtain air bags and after the inflation, the side

and curtain air bags quickly deflate. However, the side bag system for the front passenger

is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger

seat.

The side and curtain air bags will function only once. After that,

the side and curtain air

bags will not work again and must be replaced.

Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can

replace the systems.

The side and curtain air bags will deploy only on the side the

vehicle receives the force of the impact.

Air Bag Activation/Deactivation

NOTE

If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front

passenger seat is less than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger front and side

air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not deploy (page 2-40), but the curtain air bags

may deploy.

2-46

Essential Safety Equipment

SRS Air Bags

RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page58

Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM

Form No.8V89-EA-06F