2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 187
2010 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page187 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE The Mazda RX-8 requires regular checking of the engine oil level. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle consumes a small amount of engine oil due to its structural design. An oil pump optimizes the amount of oil injected to lubricate the rotor seals in the combustion cycle. Although your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil level warning light, it is best to keep the engine oil level in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. Mazda recommends checking the oil level at every second fuel filling. The oil consumption of the engine depends on engine speed and engine load. Under extreme driving conditions, oil consumption can be higher. If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine coolant level (page 8-14). If it's low, add engine coolant. 3. Check the light. If the light remains illuminated even after you add engine coolant, have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Don't run the engine if the engine coolant level is low. It could result in extensive engine damage. If the light flashes continuously If the warning light continues to flash, do not drive at high speeds, drive the vehicle at low engine rpm, and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the system. NOTE If the engine is turned off while the oil level indicator is flashing due to a system malfunction, it may take a few minutes until the indicator starts flashing again after the engine is started. qCheck Engine Light This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. l The engine's electrical system has a problem. qEngine Coolant Level Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine coolant level. 5-45 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E