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Audio Controls With Navigation

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AUDiO SYSTEM ON 

Push the Power/Volume button to 

turn the radio on.

MEDiA SELECTiON

Push the SOURCE button to select 

the appropriate on-screen button: 

Radio:

 Select FM or AM button 

for FM1, FM2, or AM band. The 

selected band will be indicated in the 

Information Display.

DiSC:

 Select for CD player.

Satellite Radio:

 Select SAT for 

SIRIUS XM Radio

®

. If your vehicle 

is equipped with SIRIUS XM Radio

®

 

(satellite radio antenna on roof or 

trunk lid), your new Mazda includes 

free

 introductory subscription 

with a limited term trial offer. Call 

888-539-7474 to activate! See the 

Owner’s Manual and/or dealer for 

details. Contact your Mazda dealer 

about adding SIRIUS XM Radio

®

 

if your MAZDA RX-8 is not already 

equipped with it.

AUX1:

 Select to switch to 

auxiliary jack.

AUX2:

 Not used.

TUNiNg 

The radio has the following 

tuning controls: 
  •

   

Manual:

 Turn the 

TUNE/AUDIO dial to manually 

change the frequency.

 

  •

   

Seek/Track:

 Push and hold 

the SEEK/TRACK buttons 

 

 

 to automatically seek a 

higher or lower frequency 

 

or track, depending on 

 

media selected.

   •

   

Scan:

 Push the SCAN button 

to automatically sample strong 

stations for seconds each. Push 

again to cancel.

 

  •

   

Preset Channel:

 Can be used 

to store 8 AM, 16 FM and 18 

SIRIUS

®

 Satellite stations.

   

1

  Push the SOURCE button.

   

2

 

Select AM/FM or SAT.

   

3

  Select AM, FM1, FM2, SAT1,  

      SAT2 or SAT3.

   

4

  Tune to the desired station  

      using the SEEK/TRACK 

 

      button or by turning the 

 

      TUNE/AUDIO dial.

   

5

  Select and hold any channel  

      preset on-screen button for  
      about two seconds until a 

 

      beep sound is heard.
    •   Repeat to store other stations.
  •

   

Auto Memory Tuning:

 

Select and hold the AUTO-M 

 

on-screen button until beep is 
heard to store an additional 

 

8 stations on each FM and AM 
band without disturbing the 
previously stored stations. This 
is useful when driving in an area 
where the local stations are not 
known. Refer to the Owner’s 
Manual for complete details.

Outside Temperature Display

Push OUTSIDE button to display 

outside temperature in the 

information display.

NOTE:

 

GPS automatically sets 

the clock, however, it may be 
necessary to adjust hours in 
different time zones or daylight 
saving time.

1.  

Push the 

MENU

 button.

2.

 Select the Set Clock tab. 

3.

  Choose a 24-hour display or 

a 12-hour display.

4.

  Use the 

+

 hour and 

-

 hour   

tabs to enter the correct hour.

5.

  Use the 

+30

 min (minutes) and 

-30

 min to move minutes ahead 

or back by 30 minutes.

6.

 Push the OK tab to exit.

SETTiNg YOUR CLOCK

1.

   Place the ignition in the ACC 

or ON position. 

2.

  Push 

LOAD /

3.

   Push the 

LOAD

 on-screen 

button lightly.

4.

   Wait for the screen to lower. 

5.   

Insert the CD after “IN” 
is displayed on the 

 

Information Display. 

 

The CD will begin playing 

 

after the screen closes.

TO LOAD/PLAY A CD

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Summary of Contents for 2011 RX-8

Page 1: ...2011 m ZD rx 8 SM ART START GUIDE zoo zoo Optional equipment shown 280340_11a_RX 8_SSG_081010 indd 1 8 10 10 3 08 PM ...

Page 2: ...d If the key indicator light flashes green the advanced key transmitter battery power is low If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead advanced key battery use the auxiliary key to lock unlock the doors and to start the engine KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors the trunk and opens the power windows Opening the Windows Push then push again an...

Page 3: ... Exiting Push and hold the top of the driver s power seatback folding switch to move the seat forward and to fold the seatback forward Push and hold the bottom of the driver s power seatback folding switch until the seat returns to the original position and a confirmation beep is heard On all passenger seats and manual driver s seat except Recaro use the lever located on the rear of the seat along...

Page 4: ...or1 climate control PP 17 18 DSC OFF Dynamic Stability Control LIGHTING CONTROL Remote Trunk Lid RELEASE 1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger s front side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision The reason for this is that the weight in the seat is less than approximately 66 lbs Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the...

Page 5: ...trol System TCS Off Indicator Light DSC OFF switch pushed and TCS DSC turned off Check Engine Light Low Engine Oil Level Low Engine Coolant Level Seat Belt Unbuckled Malfunction Key Warning RED Advanced key not detected or advanced key battery is dead Key Detected engine ready to start GREEN On Advanced key detected engine is ready to start Flashing Advanced key battery is low Door Ajar Low Fuel L...

Page 6: ...anual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more control is desired NOTE Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle To Use Manual Shift Mode Shift the lever from D to M OR Pull the UP steering shift switch OR Push the DOWN steering shift switch To Shift Up to a Higher Gear Tap shift ...

Page 7: ...g the windshield Pull lever to dispense windshield washer fluid More sensitive Less sensitive 1 2 3 HI LO AUTO OFF MIST Pull to Flash High Beams Push for High Beams Turns tail parking and dashboard lights on www MazdaUSA com AUTO The light sensor automatically determines when to turn the headlights on or off Turns fog lights on only when headlights are on Turns tail parking dashboard and headlight...

Page 8: ...Refer to your Owner s Manual for complete programming details Auto Dimming Mirror and HomeLink Auto Dimming Indicator Light Auto Dimming On HomeLink Rear Light Sensor Auto Dimming Off On Off www MazdaUSA com PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER Integration USING THE AUX JACK Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary jack that will allow you to play your portable audio player through the vehicle s audio s...

Page 9: ...n the engine off and check the engine oil level When the engine is cool add engine oil if necessary A B C 5qt 1 0qt 1 5qt 2 0qt Full Low Instant mobility system IMS The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit included with your Mazda is for a temporary repair of a slightly damaged flat tire resulting from running over nails or similar sharp objects on the road surface Refer to your Owner s Manual for c...

Page 10: ...p with defogging the windows Mode Selector Dial Push to select airflow mode Dashboard vents Dashboard and floor vents Floor vents Defroster and floor vents Windshield defroster Push to recirculate cabin air to reduce outside odors and improve cooling Push for fresh air and help with defogging the windows MODE Best Heating Settings Best Cooling Settings Indicator ON automatically Push to defrost th...

Page 11: ...cel Preset Channel Push the Preset Channel buttons 1 6 to select a station stored in memory To store a station push and hold a button 1 6 until a beep is heard Auto Memory Tuning Push the AUTO M button to store an additional 6 stations on each FM and AM band without disturbing the previously stored stations This is useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known Refer to the ...

Page 12: ...n 2 Select AM FM or SAT 3 Select AM FM1 FM2 SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 4 Tune to the desired station using the SEEK TRACK button or by turning the TUNE AUDIO dial 5 Select and hold any channel preset on screen button for about two seconds until a beep sound is heard Repeat to store other stations Auto Memory Tuning Select and hold the AUTO M on screen button until beep is heard to store an additional 8 sta...

Page 13: ...ss a point of interest the nearest restaurants ATMs gas stations hospitals and more 1 Push MENU button on Navigation Face 2 Select Destination Entry 3 Select Address 4 Select the State or Province Scroll down past the States to find Canadian Provinces 5 Select OK 6 Select City 7 Select Input City Name 8 Use the keyboard to enter the city name 9 Select Street 10 Use the keyboard to enter the street...

Page 14: ... incoming call push To end a call or reject a call push A beep will confirm the call is ended NOTE When using voice recognition wait until the beep Prompt can be interrupted by pushing TALK button Bluetooth without Navigation System Refer to your Owner s Manual for Bluetooth with Navigation operations www MazdaUSA com Roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year using the toll f...

Page 15: ...lite Radio Operation Set Clock 19 22 Navigation System 23 24 2 Disc System Insert Disc Enter Destination Set Volume Enter Customer Address Home Bluetooth Hands Free 25 Tutorial Pair Phone Make a Call Toll Free Customer Service 800 430 0153 if equipped Smart Start Guide Remove this checklist from Smart Start Guide Personalization Features refer to your Owner s Manual Warranty Information Warranty S...

Page 16: ...ves nothing less than the very best To keep it running like new for years to come trust the experts at your local Authorized Mazda Dealer Simply bring your vehicle in for your scheduled maintenance and any needed repairs At participating Mazda Full Circle Service Centers our technicians will automatically perform a complimentary Full Circle inspection on your vehicle and issue a detailed report ca...

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