Mazda RX-8 2010 User guide

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Cars
Type
User guide

Mazda RX-8 2010: Experience exhilarating drives with this sleek sports car powered by a unique rotary engine. Enjoy responsive handling, precise steering, and a comfortable ride. The advanced keyless entry system offers convenience, while the electronically operated driver's seat provides personalized comfort. Stay connected with the Bluetooth hands-free system and navigate your journeys effortlessly with the optional navigation system. Safety features like traction control and dynamic stability control ensure peace of mind on every journey.

Mazda RX-8 2010: Experience exhilarating drives with this sleek sports car powered by a unique rotary engine. Enjoy responsive handling, precise steering, and a comfortable ride. The advanced keyless entry system offers convenience, while the electronically operated driver's seat provides personalized comfort. Stay connected with the Bluetooth hands-free system and navigate your journeys effortlessly with the optional navigation system. Safety features like traction control and dynamic stability control ensure peace of mind on every journey.

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Key
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ADVANCED KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
 



While Carrying the Advanced Key
 Unlock the driver’s door


 Unlock all doors



 Open the trunk

 Lock all doors


 Open the front windows




 Close front windows and
moon roof


Trunk Request Switch
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key
 Start the engine


 Shut the engine OFF

  GREEN
GREEN





KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM


Opening the Windows
•


Release Button
•





With the Auxiliary Key
1 


2 

Door Request Switch
Lock
Trunk
Panic
Alarm
Unlock
Auxiliary Key
Advanced Key
Locking the Doors
• 

•



Panic Alarm
• 







Unlocking the Doors
• 

•



Opening the Trunk
•
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Seats
MEMORY SEAT PROGRAMMING SWITCHES
To Program the Driver’s Seat Position
1 
2 
3 


NOTE:


To Move the Seat to a Programmed Position
 With driver’s door OPEN and ignition OFF

OR
 With driver’s door CLOSED and ignition ON

NOTE:

  

ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED DRIVER SEAT
Slide/Tilt Switch



Recline Switch



Lumbar Adjustment



Rear Seat Occupant Exiting






RECARO SEATS
Seatback angle
(RECARO seat)


Seat Warmer
Front Seat Warmer



 
 
NOTE:

FUEL DOOR RELEASE
(located on floor in front of driver’s seat)


FUEL REQUIREMENTS









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Drivers View (shown with optional
5 6
Navigation System)
LIGHTS/TURN
SIGNALS
(P. 11)
CRUISE
CONTROL
WIPER/WASHER
(P. 12)
NAVIGATION/
AUDIO
(PP. 21- 2 4 )
ASHTRAY/
LIGHTER
STEERING SHIFT
(A/T ONLY )
(PP. 9 -10 )
AUDIO SYSTEM
WITHOUT NAVIGATION
(PP. 19 -2 0)
HOOD RELEASE
BLUETOOTH
®
HANDS-FREE ( P. 2 5 )
/AUDIO
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(PP. 15, 17-18)
HAZARD WARNING
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF INDICATOR
CLIMATE
CONTROL
(PP. 17-18 )
DSC OFF
Dynamic Stability Control
LIGHTING
CONTROL
REMOTE TRUNK
LID RELEASE
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Instrument Cluster
7 8
Low Washer Fluid Level
Charging System
Malfunction
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light


Cruise On Indicator
Light (AMBER)/Cruise Set
Indicator Light (GREEN)
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)


Headlight High Beams On
Lights On (Exterior Lights)
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Headlight Auto
Leveling Malfunction
ABS
(Antilock Brake System)
Malfunction
Security Indicator Light
Brake Warning Light


TACHOMETER/
VARIABLE RED ZONE
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Power Steering
Malfunction
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction
A/T Shift Position Indicator
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Off Indicator Light


Check Engine Light
Low Engine Oil Level
Low Engine Coolant Level
Seat Belt
Unbuckled/Malfunction
KEY Warning Light
(RED)


KEY
Indicator Light (GREEN)




Door Ajar
Low Fuel Level
SPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER/TRIP
METER SELECTOR
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
SPEED UNIT
SELECTOR
GEAR INDICATOR
(A/T O NLY )
FUEL GAUGE
DSC
OFF
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: 
NOTE: 


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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION



P = Park




R = Reverse
N = Neutral

D = Drive (Overdrive)




Direct Mode





To Shift Up to a Higher Gear:
 

To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
 

Feature Highlights
9
10
Sport AT Manual Shift Mode
AT



NOTE:


To Use Manual Shift Mode:
 
OR
 

OR
 

To Shift Up to a Higher Gear:
 
To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
 
6-SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
 






Down
Up
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Feature Highlights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for
High Beams
: 

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO:


NOTE:


- More sensitive
+ Less sensitive
AUTO
(auto wipers)
OFF
MIST
(single swipe)
LO
(low
speed wipers)
HI
(high
speed wipers)
Pull lever
to dispense
washer fluid
AUTO: 



: 


: 


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PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION
USING THE AUX JACK






NOTE:



1 
2 

3  
4 
Without Navigation System:

With Navigation System:


5 
NOTE:










ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE
Feature Highlights
FREESTYLE DOORS
 

 

 
Freestyle Door
Handle
Auto-Dimming Mirror
 

 
NOTE:



HomeLink
®
 


 
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK
®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator Light
Auto-Dimming
On
HomeLink
Light
Sensor
Auto-Dimming
Off
On Off
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Feature Highlights
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 
 
 
®

 
 
Information Display Functions (See the top of pages 17 and 18)
ENGINE OIL
Check engine oil level when refueling




A Engine Oil Dipstick
 

B Engine Cover
 


C Engine Oil Filler Cap







A
B
C
.5 qt
1.0 qt
1.5 qt
2.0 qt
Full
Low
INSTANT MOBILITY SYSTEM (IMS)






VARIABLE RED ZONE








Red Zone
SHORT TRIP DRIVING




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Fan Control Dial
 


 


Temperature
Control Dial
1



2








Manual Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Mode Selector Dial


 
 


 

 

 

 









 



Mode Selector Dial


 
 


 

 

 

 









 



MODE
Fan Control Dial


Temperature
Control Dial
 




NOTE:








Information Display Information Display
NOTE: 




















MODE
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Audio Controls Without Navigation
19 20
AUDIO SYSTEM ON


MEDIA SELECTION
Radio:



CD:
SAT:

®


MEDIA:

TUNING


 Manual:

 Seek:



 Scan:



 Preset Channel:





 Auto Memory Tuning:









LOADING A CD
Single CD Player
 



In-Dash CD Changer
 


PL AYING A CD
•
•

•

 •

Outside Temperature Display



 H

 M

NOTE::00 

SETTING YOUR CLOCK
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Audio Controls With Navigation
21 22
AUDIO SYSTEM ON


MEDIA SELECTION


Radio:



DISC:
SAT:
®



AUX1:

AUX2:
TUNING


 Manual:


 Seek/Track:





 Scan:



 Preset Channel:


®

1 
2 
3 

4 



5 





 Auto Memory Tuning:










Outside Temperature Display



NOTE: 




1. MENU
2.
3.

4.+-

5.+30
-30

6.
SETTING YOUR CLOCK
1.

2.
LOAD /
3.LOAD

4.
5. 




TO LOAD/PLAY A CD
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Navigation System
23
Insert map disc into lower DVD slot
24







NOTE:


1 
2 
LOAD /

3 

4 

5 
6 
7 
LOAD /

INSERTING THE MAP DISC
Disc A
OCIR OTREUPIIAWAH
Disc B
OCIR OTREUPIIAWAH
DISC A DISC B
SELECTING A DESTINATION USING A STREET ADDRESS


1 
2  
3 
4 

5 
6  
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
NOTE:


SELECTING A POINT OF INTEREST (POI)
NEAR YOUR CURRENT LOCATION
1 
2  
3 
4 
5 
6 

7  
8 

9 
10 


193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 24-25 5/4/09 9:49:43 AM
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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH
®
PHONE
NOTE: 

®

1 
®

2 

3 “Set-up
4 “Pairing options”
5 “Pair”
6 
7 
YesNo”

8 

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
9 
10 
Heathers Phone”
11 
Yes
12 
13 

NOTE:
 •

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

•
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 •

TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL
1  “Dial”
2 
Yes
 

 
NOTE: 

Bluetooth
®
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
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
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Customer Delivery Checklist
DEALERSHIP DATE
SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME
VIN E-MAIL
Smart Start Guide

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Warranty Information
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
Owner’s Manual
PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS:
Review the following items with the customer
SERVICE DEPARTMENT







Scheduled Maintenance
Windshield Cling Reminder
Afx to inside windshield
Keyless Entry ...............................
1-2





Starting The Engine
.......................
2


 


Seats ............................................
3-4



Fuel Door Release .........................
4
Trunk Release Button ....................
5
Driver’s View ...............................
5-6

Instrument Cluster ......................
7-8


Exterior Lighting Controls ...........
11
Wiper/Washer................................
12
Rear Doors ....................................
13
VEHICLE PRESENTATION:
Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation
AUX Input ......................................
13
Auto Dimming Mirror ...................
14
Flat Tire .........................................
15


Checking Engine Oil ....................
16




Climate Control ..........................
17-18


Audio Controls .........................
19-22
 


Set Clock ..................................
19, 22
Navigation System* ..................
23-24




Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free* ................. 25




800-430-0153
SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER
All items in the Customer Delivery Checklist have been reviewed with the customer and
the first maintenance appointment has been scheduled:
*if equipped
Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket
Exterior Lighting Controls
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** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to find a
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Customer Assistance Center: 1-800-222-5500
Roadside Assistance Contact: 1-800-866-1998
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Mazda RX-8 2010 User guide

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Cars
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User guide

Mazda RX-8 2010: Experience exhilarating drives with this sleek sports car powered by a unique rotary engine. Enjoy responsive handling, precise steering, and a comfortable ride. The advanced keyless entry system offers convenience, while the electronically operated driver's seat provides personalized comfort. Stay connected with the Bluetooth hands-free system and navigate your journeys effortlessly with the optional navigation system. Safety features like traction control and dynamic stability control ensure peace of mind on every journey.

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