2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 172

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page172 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:55 PM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly. CAUTION Don't run the engine if the oil level is low. It could result in extensive engine damage. NOTE qEngine Oil Level Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil 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 oil level (page 8-13). If it's low, add oil. 3. Check the light. If the engine oil level warning light is illuminated and you are unable to immediately add engine oil, do not drive at high speed, keep the engine speed low and get to a location where oil can be added as soon as possible. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the light remains illuminated even after you add oil, have your vehicle checked at 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. qEngine Coolant Level Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine coolant level. 5-42 Form No.8U58-EA-05J