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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Driver

Controls

Driver

Controls

1

2

3

Wiper/washer 
control lever

Intermittent wiper: 
One click down 
To change interval speed:
Rotate inner ring (

3

)

Normal wiper speed: Two 
clicks down

Turn signal/lighting 
control lever
OFF

= Lights off
= Tail, parking and 

dashboard lights on: Rotate 
knob (

1

) to first notch

= Tail, parking, dashboard

and headlights on: Rotate 
knob (

1

) to second notch

High beams on/off: Push forward/
pull back to detent
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move 
lever up/down

= Fog lights on: Rotate (

2

);

functions only with headlight 
low beams on

Fast wiper speed: Three 
clicks down
Single wipe: Push stalk up
Washer: Pull stalk back

5

8

7

6

4 3

1 2

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 (

7

) to select FM1, FM2, AM,

CD, SIRIUS 1/2/3, tape and MD mode
Press (

8

) to mute

Cruise control

Operates above 19 mph
To activate: Press and release
ON/OFF (

1

)

To set speed: Press and release 
SET/COAST (

3

) at desired speed

To accelerate: Press and hold
RES/ACCEL (

2

); incremental 

acceleration: Press and release 
(

2

), each tap = plus 1 mph

To decelerate: Press and hold 
SET/COAST (

3

), release at desired

speed; or tap brake pedal, 
press and release (

3

) at 

desired speed; incremental 
deceleration: Press and release 
(

3

), each tap = minus 1 mph 

To cancel: Tap brake pedal, clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or press
CANCEL button (

4

) or ON/OFF (

1

)

Return to preset speed after CANCEL
button or braking: Press and
release RES/ACCEL button (

2

)

Tilt steering-wheel lever

Pull lever located under steering-
wheel down to unlock column,
position tilt angle steering 
column position

WARNING: Do not adjust 
steering-wheel while driving,
you can lose control of vehicle

*Denotes optional equipment

Summary of Contents for 2007 RX-8

Page 1: ...ce Exhilaration liberation and inspiration are great reasons to drive a Mazda car truck SUV or minivan In addition to all the other great standard features you also get peace of mind with our basic wa...

Page 2: ...AVI system see Owner s Manual 17 Ambient temperature display 18 Audio system see Audio Systems 19 Passenger air bag off indicator see Seats 20 Climate control panel see Climate Controls 21 Gearshift l...

Page 3: ...tor light flashes green indicates advanced key transmitter battery power is low KEY indicator light illuminated continuously red indicates system malfunction and auxiliary key should be used have vehi...

Page 4: ...p engine improves engine life Instrument panel lighting With headlights on To brighten dim turn thumbwheel up down Maximum illumination Rotate thumbwheel upward until click is heard instrument cluster...

Page 5: ...t Cruising speed set see Driver Controls Brake system Parking brake on low fluid level Check engine Dealer inspection required EBD malfunction Dealer inspection required Immobilizer system see Locks K...

Page 6: ...lume Press 5 Radio Press 6 to select preset stations Cassette CD MD Press 6 to select next selection track Press 7 to select FM1 FM2 AM CD SIRIUS 1 2 3 tape and MD mode Press 8 to mute Cruise control...

Page 7: ...th ignition in OFF position and key removed from ignition cylinder To lock doors Press button 2 pressing again within 5 seconds causes doors to relock and horn to beep To unlock Press button 3 for dri...

Page 8: ...ch must be in ACC or ON position Switch is on driver s door To adjust left right mirror Press selector switch 1 left right press switch 2 in direction of desired movement Tip To lock mirrors in place...

Page 9: ...ted 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 and desired HomeLink butto...

Page 10: ...umeral of gear indicator located in the instrument panel displays current gear in Automatic and Manual shift modes M Sport A T manual shift mode Move shifter from D to M to engage manual shift mode M...

Page 11: ...at in front of any air bag an infant is in serious danger of being injured or killed If you must install a forward facing child safety seat in the front seating position move vehicle seat as far back...

Page 12: ...1 4 1 2 mile chains may affect handling Never exceed 30 mph with tire chains 1 2 3 1 Air flow selections air to dash air to dash and floor air to floor air to floor and windshield 2 Fan control Rotate...

Page 13: ...to play Mini disc Player cassette 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...

Page 14: ...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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