I N S T R U M E N T C L U S T E R
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
Quick Tips
2005 Mazda
Mazda RX-8
page 6
page 7
H
C
F
E
H
P
R
N
D
M
L
OIL-P
4
0
1
2
3
5
6
7 8 9
10
x1000r/min
TRIP
A
O.O
8
1
2
1
1
0
3
6
4
5
7 8 9
•
Power steering
malfunction
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
•
Air bag readiness
Front, side and curtain air bag
malfunction; warning light
constantly flashes or stays on
or never comes on with ignition
on, dealer inspection required
•
Door ajar
•
Always fasten safety belts
•
Engine oil level
warning light
Indicates low engine oil if
illuminated; pull over to a safe
location; turn engine off and
check engine oil level when
engine is cool, add engine
oil if necessary
9. Engine oil pressure gauge,
Indicates normal engine oil
pressure when needle is
halfway between L and H
with engine running
10. Gear indicator (A/T only)*
Displays current gear of Sport A/T
during manual and automatic
shift modes
•
Traction Control
System* off
System turned off manually
•
Traction Control
System (TCS)*/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)*,
see 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 level*
•
Engine coolant level
•
Headlight auto
leveling malfunction
CRUISE
MAIN
DSC
6. Speedometer
7. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer
Press and hold to reset
selected trip meter
8. Odometer/trip odometer
WARNING LIGHTS
• Low fuel
•
Turn signals/hazard
warning on
•
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
•
Cruise set,
see Driver Controls
•
Automatic transaxle
indicator
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
•
High beams on
•
Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required
•
Tire pressure monitoring
system,
see Getting Started
• Lights
on
GAUGES
1. Fuel gauge
2. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
3. Speed unit selector
Select km/h or mph
4. Tachometer
5. Engine over-rev
warning buzzer
The rotary engine design
allows RPM ranges of up to
7000 RPM (A/T) and 9000
RPM (M/T), if you exceed a
given RPM, a warning buzzer
will remind you to up-shift
to the next higher gear
Always obey all local speed
limits and traffic signs
*Denotes optional equipment
