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RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page136 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (136,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE 3. Check the light. If the light remains illuminated even after you add engine coolant, have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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 and an engine oil pressure gauge, 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. CAUTION Don't run the engine if the engine coolant level is low. It could result in extensive engine damage. qCheck Engine Light qEngine Coolant Level Warning Light If this light comes on while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions when the light came on and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may come on in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. The engine's electrical system has a problem. The emission control system has a problem. The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely. l This warning light indicates low engine coolant level. 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 8-15). If it's low, add engine coolant. l l If the check engine light remains on or flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-40 Form No.8T69-EA-04G

Section	Page
0. #Introduction#	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
1. Your Vehicle at a Glance	7
Dashboard and Interior Overview	8
#Dashboard and Interior Overview#	8
Exterior Overview	10
#Exterior Overview#	10
2. Essential Safety Equipment	13
Seats	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	14
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	17
Rear Seat	20
Seat Belt Systems	22
Seat Belt Precautions	22
Location of Seat Belt	25
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	27
Seat Belt Extender	29
Seat Belt Warning Light	30
Seat Belt Warning Beep	31
Child Restraint	32
Child Restraint Precautions	32
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	35
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	39
SRS Air Bags	41
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions	41
Air Bag System Description	46
3. Knowing Your Mazda	53
Doors and Locks	54
Keys	54
Keyless Entry System	55
Door Locks	60
Trunk Lid	64
Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever	67
Power Windows	68
Rear Quarter Windows	70
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	71
Hood	73
Moonroof	74
Security System	76
Immobilizer System	76
Theft-Deterrent System	79
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	81
Steering Wheel	81
Mirrors	81
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	85
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	86
Fuel Requirements	86
Emission Control System	87
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	89
Before Starting the Engine	90
Before Getting In	90
After Getting In	90
Driving Tips	91
Break-In Period	91
Money-Saving Suggestions	91
Hazardous Driving	92
Rocking the Vehicle	92
Winter Driving	93
Driving In Flooded Area	95
Overloading	95
Towing	96
Trailer Towing	96
5. Driving Your Mazda	97
Starting and Driving	98
Ignition Switch	98
Starting the Engine	99
Brake System	100
Manual Transmission Operation	104
Automatic Transmission Controls	106
Power Steering	112
Cruise Control	113
Traction Control System (TCS)	117
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	121
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	126
Meters and Gauges	126
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	132
Warning/Indicator Lights	132
Beep Sounds	144
Switches and Controls	145
Lighting Control	145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	147
Fog Lights	147
Windshield Wipers and Washer	148
Headlight Washer	150
Rear Window Defroster	150
Horn	151
Hazard Warning Flasher	152
HomeLink Wireless Control System	152
6. Interior Comfort	157
Climate Control System	158
Operating Tips	158
Vent Operation	159
Control Panel	161
Audio System	166
Antenna	166
Operating Tips for Audio System	166
Audio Set	173
Audio Control Switch Operation	192
Safety Certification	194
Interior Equipment	195
Sunvisors	195
Interior Lights	195
Information Display	198
Lighter	200
Ashtray	201
Cup Holder	202
Storage Compartments	203
Accessory Socket	206
7. In Case of an Emergency	207
Parking in an Emergency	208
Parking in an Emergency	208
Flat Tire	209
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	209
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit	211
Changing the Tire	218
Overheating	224
Overheating	224
Emergency Starting	226
Starting a Flooded Engine	226
Jump-Starting	227
Push-Starting	230
Emergency Towing	231
Towing Description	231
Tiedown Hooks	232
Recreational Towing	233
8. Maintenance and Care	235
Introduction	236
Introduction	236
Scheduled Maintenance	237
Scheduled Maintenance	237
Owner Maintenance	242
Owner Maintenance Schedule	242
Owner Maintenance Precautions	243
Engine Compartment Overview	245
Engine Oil	246
Engine Coolant	249
Brake/Clutch Fluid	252
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)	253
Washer Fluid	255
Body Lubrication	256
Air Filter	256
Wiper Blades	257
Battery	260
Tires	262
Light Bulbs	267
Fuses	274
Appearance Care	279
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	279
Exterior Care	281
Interior Care	284
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	287
Customer Assistance	288
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	288
Customer Assistance (Canada)	290
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	293
Mazda Importer/Distributors	294
Importer/Distributor	294
Distributor in Each Area	294
Warranty	295
Warranties for Your Mazda	295
Outside the United States	296
Outside Canada	297
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	298
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	299
Cell Phones	300
Cell Phones Warning	300
Type Approval of Equipment	301
Type Approval of Equipment	301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	302
Reporting Safety Defects	304
Reporting Safety Defects	304
Service Publications	305
Service Publications	305
10. #Specifications#	307
Identification Numbers	308
Vehicle Information Labels	308
Specifications	310
Specifications	310
11. #Index#	315
Index	316

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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 and an engine oil

pressure gauge, 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.

Engine Coolant Level Warning

Light

This warning light indicates low engine

coolant level.

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 8-15). 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.

Check Engine Light

If this light comes on while driving, the

vehicle may have a problem. It is

important to note the driving conditions

when the light came on and consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The check engine light may come on in

the following cases:

The fuel tank level being very low or

approaching empty.

The engine's electrical system has a

problem.

The emission control system has a

problem.

The fuel-filler cap is missing or not

tightened securely.

If the check engine light remains on or

flashes continuously, do not drive at high

speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer as soon as possible.

5-40

Driving Your Mazda

Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page136

Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM

Form No.8T69-EA-04G