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Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Wait 3 seconds or press the load button ( ) again within 3 seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD. 4. When "IN" is displayed again, insert the next CD. NOTE The first-inserted CD will be played automatically when: l No other CD is inserted within 15 seconds after "IN" is displayed. l The CD trays are full. Multiple ejection 1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. Wait 3 seconds or press the CD eject button ( ) again within 3 seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will be ejected. NOTE l Displaying the CD-inserted tray number When you want to know the number for a CD-inserted tray, press the display button ( ). The tray number will be displayed for 5 seconds. Ejecting the CD Normal ejection 1. Press the CD eject button ( ). The disc number and "DISC OUT" will be displayed. 2. Pull out the CD. NOTE When the CD is ejected during play, the next CD will be played automatically. l l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number. All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously. CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject. Playback Press the CD play button ( ) to start play when a CD is in the unit. If a CD is not in the unit when the CD play button ( ) is pressed, "NO DISC" will flash on and off. Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ) to advance through a track at high ( speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. Track search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( ) once to skip back to the beginning of the current track. Ejecting CDs from desired tray number 1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired CD number within 3 seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. Pull out the CD. 6-37

Section	Page
2008_RX8_OM.pdf	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
Dashboard and Interior Overview	8
#Dashboard and Interior Overview#	8
Exterior Overview	10
#Exterior Overview#	10
Seats	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	14
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	17
Rear Seat	20
Seat Belt Systems	21
Seat Belt Precautions	21
Location of Seat Belt	24
Seat Belt	25
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	26
Seat Belt Extender	29
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	30
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	49
How the Air Bags Work	52
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System	64
Advanced Keys	64
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions	69
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions	75
Advanced Key Suspend Function	78
Warning and Beep Sounds	78
Setting Change (Function Customization)	81
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	82
Doors and Locks	83
Keys (without Advanced Key)	83
Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key)	84
Door Locks	88
Trunk Lid	93
Inside Trunk Release Lever	95
Power Windows	96
Rear Quarter Windows	98
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	99
Hood	100
Moonroof	101
Security System	103
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	103
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	105
Theft-Deterrent System	108
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	110
Steering Wheel	110
Mirrors	110
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	116
Fuel Requirements	116
Emission Control System	117
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	118
Before Starting the Engine	119
Before Getting In	119
After Getting In	119
Driving Tips	120
Break-In Period	120
Money-Saving Suggestions	120
Hazardous Driving	121
Rocking the Vehicle	121
Winter Driving	122
Driving In Flooded Area	123
Overloading	124
Towing	125
Trailer Towing	125
Starting and Driving	128
Ignition Switch	128
Starting the Engine	130
Brake System	131
Manual Transmission Operation	136
Automatic Transmission Controls	138
Power Steering	145
Cruise Control	146
Traction Control System (TCS)	149
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	150
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	153
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	159
Meters and Gauges	159
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	165
Warning/Indicator Lights	165
Beep Sounds	179
Switches and Controls	181
Lighting Control	181
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	183
Fog Lights	183
Windshield Wipers and Washer	184
Headlight Washer	185
Rear Window Defroster	186
Horn	186
Hazard Warning Flasher	187
HomeLink Wireless Control System	187
Climate Control System	192
Operating Tips	192
Vent Operation	193
Control Panel	195
Audio System	200
Antenna	200
Operating Tips for Audio System	200
Audio Set	211
Audio Control Switch Operation	230
Safety Certification	232
Interior Equipment	233
Sunvisors	233
Interior Lights	233
Information Display	235
Lighter	237
Ashtray	238
Cup Holder	239
Storage Compartments	240
Accessory Socket	243
Parking in an Emergency	246
Parking in an Emergency	246
Flat Tire	247
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	247
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit	249
Changing the Tire	255
Overheating	260
Overheating	260
Emergency Starting	262
Starting a Flooded Engine	262
Jump-Starting	263
Push-Starting	266
Emergency Towing	267
Towing Description	267
Tiedown Hooks	268
Recreational Towing	269
Introduction	272
Introduction	272
Scheduled Maintenance	273
Scheduled Maintenance	273
Owner Maintenance	278
Owner Maintenance Schedule	278
Owner Maintenance Precautions	279
Engine Compartment Overview	280
Engine Oil	281
Engine Coolant	283
Brake/Clutch Fluid	285
Washer Fluid	286
Body Lubrication	287
Wiper Blades	288
Battery	290
Tires	292
Light Bulbs	297
Fuses	304
Appearance Care	309
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	309
Exterior Care	311
Interior Care	314
Customer Assistance	318
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	318
Customer Assistance (Canada)	320
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	323
Mazda Importer/Distributors	324
Importer/Distributor	324
Distributor in Each Area	324
Warranty	325
Warranties for Your Mazda	325
Outside the United States	326
Outside Canada	327
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	328
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	329
Cell Phones	330
Cell Phones Warning	330
Type Approval of Equipment	331
Type Approval of Equipment	331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	332
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	332
Tire Information (U.S.A.)	334
Tire Labeling	334
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	340
Tire Maintenance	343
Vehicle Loading	346
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	353
Reporting Safety Defects	354
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	354
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	355
Service Publications	356
Service Publications	356
Identification Numbers	360
Vehicle Information Labels	360
Specifications	362
Specifications	362
Index	368
#Index#	368

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2. Wait 3 seconds or press the load button

(

) again within 3 seconds after the

beep sound is heard.

3. When

“

”

is displayed, insert the CD.

4. When

“

”

is displayed again, insert

the next CD.

NOTE

The first-inserted CD will be played

automatically when:

No other CD is inserted within 15 seconds

after

“

”

is displayed.

The CD trays are full.

Displaying the CD-inserted tray

number

When you want to know the number for a

CD-inserted tray, press the display button

(

). The tray number will be displayed

for 5 seconds.

Ejecting the CD

Normal ejection

1. Press the CD eject button (

). The

disc number and

“

DISC OUT

”

will be

displayed.

2. Pull out the CD.

NOTE

When the CD is ejected during play, the next

CD will be played automatically.

Ejecting CDs from desired tray number

1. Press and hold the CD eject button (

)

for about 2 seconds until a beep sound

is heard.

2. Press the channel preset button for the

desired CD number within 3 seconds

after the beep sound is heard.

3. Pull out the CD.

Multiple ejection

1. Press and hold the CD eject button (

)

for about 2 seconds until a beep sound

is heard.

2. Wait 3 seconds or press the CD eject

button (

) again within 3 seconds

after the beep sound is heard.

3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will

be ejected.

NOTE

CDs will be ejected starting with the one

with the lowest number.

All CDs in the tray will be ejected

continuously.

CDs can be ejected when the ignition

switch is off. Press and hold the CD eject

button (

) for about 2 seconds and all

CDs will eject.

Playback

Press the CD play button (

) to start

play when a CD is in the unit.

If a CD is not in the unit when the CD

play button (

) is pressed,

“

NO DISC

”

will flash on and off.

Fast-forward/Reverse

Press and hold the fast-forward button

(

) to advance through a track at high

speed.

Press and hold the reverse button (

)

to reverse through a track at high speed.

Track search

Press the track up button (

) once to

skip forward to the beginning of the next

track.

Press the track down button (

) once to

skip back to the beginning of the current

track.

Interior Comfort

Audio System

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