2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 76

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 25 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors M Outside Mirrors Check the mirrors' angles before driving. WARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. WARNING Convex Mirror (Passenger Side): Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears. Be sure to look over your shoulder or to check your inside mirror before changing lanes. Power control mirror The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. To adjust: 1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch to choose the mirror. 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Outside mirror Selector switch M Tilt Steering Wheel To change the angle of the steering wheel, stop the vehicle, pull the tilt wheel release lever under the steering column down, adjust the wheel, then push the release lever up to lock the column. Tilt wheel release lever After adjusting, push the wheel up and down to be certain it's locked before driving. Mirror switch 3-25 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C