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Joystick ENTER Before Use lSelects items by tilting it up, down, right, and left. lScrolls map. POS (Position) key POS Displays your current position. ZOOM key ZOOM Changes the map scale. ( page 29) If Rear View necessary Monitor ENTER key ENTER lExecutes a selected item. lDisplays pop up menu. RET RET key Returns to the previous screen. 13

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