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Quick Tips

2005 Mazda

Mazda RX-8

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Reference

Guide for 

Controls and

Functions

Quick Tips

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MAZDA RX-8

MAZDA RX-8

Summary of Contents for 2005 RX-8

Page 1: ...hicle you are invited to contact your local dealer Or if you need additional help feel free to call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 5500 Monday through Friday 9 a m 4 45 p m Pacific 9 a m...

Page 2: ...Steering paddle switches A T only see Transmission 27 Tilt steering wheel lever see Driver Controls 28 Storage 29 Hood release handle 30 Remote trunk lid release Push to open trunk main switch in glov...

Page 3: ...h warning light will illuminate 3 Warm engine for 5 minutes at idle 4 Raise engine speed to 3000 RPM for 10 seconds 5 Return to idle 6 Turn off engine Tip Warming up engine improves engine life Instru...

Page 4: ...Getting Started Cruise control main power on see Driver Controls Brake system Parking brake on low fluid level Check engine Dealer inspection required Immobilizer system see Locks Low washer fluid le...

Page 5: ...r Pull stalk back 4 3 1 2 5 8 7 6 Steering wheel audio controls To increase decrease volume Press 5 Radio Press 6 to select preset stations Cassette CD MD Press 6 to select next selection track Press...

Page 6: ...unlock all doors Press bottom top of switch 6 To lock doors without key With door open press bottom of door lock switch exit car close doors To unlock Use key to unlock driver s front door rotate key...

Page 7: ...ireless Control System Located on rear view mirror To program or reprogram Ignition must be off hold transmitter for the device to be programmed between 1 3 inches to HomeLink press transmitter button...

Page 8: ...mode Gear indicator A T only Illuminated numeral of gear indicator located in the instrument panel displays current gear in Automatic and Manual shift modes Steering shift switches A T only Upshift do...

Page 9: ...Safety belts must always be worn when vehicle is in motion Air bags are supplemental and do not replace safety belt usage Always wear your safety belt and properly secure children 12 and under in the...

Page 10: ...htly as possible and retighten after driving 1 4 1 2 miles chains may affect handling Never exceed 30 mph with tire chains 1 3 2 1 Air flow selections air to dash air to dash and floor air to floor ai...

Page 11: ...sette tape 13 DISP Press Changes display during MD play 14 CD eject button 15 Memory preset buttons To set Tune to station press and hold until beep sound is heard 16 Mini Disc slot 17 Eject button 18...

Page 12: ...use special break in oils Anti lock Braking System ABS ABS automatically reduces hydraulic pressure to any wheel on the verge of locking up You may feel a slight pulsing of the brake pedal and hear a...

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