2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 152

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page152 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous. The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident. As soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Manual Transmission Operation l l The beep sounds to indicate engine overrev when the tachometer needle enters the striped zone. The display of the variable red zone in the tachometer changes according to the temperature of the engine coolant. To protect the engine, when the engine coolant temperature is low, the engine does not run at high speeds. The fuel supply will be cut at an rpm lower than the red zone. Refer to Tachometer on page 5-37. qManual Transmission Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transmission is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly. 5-10 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E