Mazda RX-8 2011 User guide

Mazda
Brand
Mazda
Model
RX-8 2011
Category
Cars
Type
User guide
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Optional equipment shown.
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Key
21
ADVANCED KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
 • Thissystemallowsyoutolockand
  unlockthedoors,openthetrunklid,
  openthewindows,andevenstart
  theengine.
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
 • Unlock the driver’s doorby
pushingthedriver’sdoorrequest
switchonce.
 • Unlock both doorsbypushingthe
driver’sdoorrequestswitchtwice
ORbypushingthepassenger’sdoor
requestswitch.
 • Open the trunkbypushingthe
trunkrequestswitch.
 • Lock both doorsbypushingthe
driver’sdoororpassengerdoor
requestswitchonce.
 • Open the front windowsby
pushingtheunlockbuttononthe
advancedkeylessentrytransmitter
andthenpushingagainandholding;
releasetostop.
 • Close front windows bypushing
andholdingthedriver’sdoorrequest
switch;releasetostop.
Trunk Request Switch
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Start the enginebypushingthestartknobinandturningit(likea
normalkey)whilepushingtheclutchpedal(manualtransmission)or
thebrakepedal(automatictransmission).
• Shut the engine OFFbyturningthestartknobtotheACCposition
andthenpushinginandturningtotheLockposition.
• Thekey indicatorlightwillshowGREENwhentheadvancedkey
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Thissystemremotelylocksandunlocksthedoors,thetrunk,andopensthe
p
owerwindows.
Opening the Windows
• Push
,thenpushagain
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nd
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elease
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top.
Release Button
• Toextendthekey,push
thereleasebutton.
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etract
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With the Auxiliary Key…
1 Tostartengine,removetheStart
knobcoverbypushingbothrelease
buttonsandpullingthecoveroff.
2 Inserttheauxiliarykeyintothekey
cylinderandturnittostarttheengine.
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Door Request Switch
Lock
Trunk
Panic
Alarm
Unlock
Auxiliary Key
Advanced Key
Locking the Doors
• Push x1:Locksallof
thedoors.
•
P
ush
x2(within5
seconds):Hornsounds
toverifydoorsarelocked.
Panic Alarm
• Push for1second
ormoretoactivatethe
vehicle’salarm.Thehorn
willsoundintermittently
andthewarninglightswill
ashfor2-1/2minutesor
untilanybuttonispushed
onthetransmitter.
Unlocking the Doors
• Push x1:Unlock
thedriver’sdoor.
•
P
ush
x2(within5
seconds):Unlocksallof
thedoorsandliftgate.
Opening the Trunk
• Pushandhold .
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Seats
MEMORY SEAT PROGRAMMING SWITCHES
To Program the Driver’s Seat Position
1 Parkvehicle.
2 Adjustseattodesiredpositionusingtheslide/tiltandreclineswitches.
3 WhileholdingtheSETbuttonin,pushoneofthethree(3)programming
buttonsuntilabeepisheard.Programmingisnowcomplete.Program
remainingtwobuttonsasdesired.
NOTE:
Youcanalsoprogramoneseatpositionforeachadvancedkey/retractable
typekeyusedwiththevehicle.SeeOwner’sManualforprogramminginstructions.
To Move the Seat to a Programmed Position
• With driver’s door OPEN and ignition OFF,pushandreleaseone
oftheprogrammedbuttons(1,2,or3)whenenteringthevehicle.
OR
• With driver’s door CLOSED and ignition ON,pushandholdoneof
theprogrammedbuttons(1,2,or3).
NOTE:
MemoryseatfunctionsDONOToperatewhendriver’sdoorisOPENand
ignitionisON,whendriver’sdoorisCLOSEDandignitionisOFF,orwhenthevehicle
isinmotion.
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED DRIVER SEAT
Slide/Tilt Switch
Seatcanbemovedback
andforth,raised,lowered,
ortiltedwiththiscontrol.
Recline Switch
Pushforwardor
backwardtoadjust
seatbackangle.
Lumbar Adjustment
Pushswitchto
increaseordecrease
lumbarsupport.
Rear Seat Occupant 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conrmation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theloweredgeoftheseatback.
RECARO SEATS
Seatback angle
(RECARO seat)
Leanforwardslightly,liftthelever,andthen
releaseitatthedesiredposition.
Seat Warmer
Front Seat Warmer
Thedriverandfrontpassengerseatscan
bewarmedbypushingtheapplicableseat
warmerswitchwhiletheignitionisON.
• PushseatwarmerswitchON(light
illuminated)orOFF.
NOTE:Theseatbackreclinelevermaybeusedonallpassengerseatsandmanual
driver’sseat(exceptRecaro).
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
(located on oor in front of driver’s seat)
Toopen,pullthefuel
doorrelease.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
91octanefuelisrequired.If91octanefuel
isnotavailable,fuelaslowas87octane
canbeusedtemporarilyforemergency
purposes.Useoffuellowerthan91octane
candecreaseperformance,causeknocking/
enginenoiseandcandeteriorateshift
quality.Refuelingthevehiclewithcorrect
octanefuelacoupleoftimeswillrestore
vehicleperformanceandshiftquality.
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Driver’s View (shown with optional
5 6
Navigation System)
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LIGHTS/TURN
SIGNALS
(P. 11)
CRUISE
CONTROL
WIPER/WASHER
(P. 12)
NAVIGATION/
AUDIO
(PP. 21-24)
ASHTRAY/
LIGHTER
STEERING SHIFT
(A/T ONLY)
(PP. 9-10)
AUDIO SYSTEM
WITHOUT NAVIGATION
(PP. 19-20)
HOOD RELEASE
BLUETOOTH
®
HANDS-FREE (P. 25)
/AUDIO
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(PP. 15, 17-18)
HAZARD
WARNING
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
1
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rearseatsin
appropriatechildrestraints.SeetheOwner’sManualforimportantinformationonthissafetyfeature.
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Instrument Cluster
7 8
Low Washer Fluid Level
Charging System
Malfunction
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
On/WarningBeep:Lowtirepressure
inoneormoretires.
Flashing:TPMSMalfunction
Cruise Main Indicator Light
On (AMBER)/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On (GREEN)
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
On:TCS/DSCmalfunction
Flashing:TCS/DSCoperating
Headlight High Beams On
Lights On (Exterior)
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Headlight Auto
Leveling Malfunction
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Security Indicator Light
Brake Warning Light
Parkingbrakeon/lowbrake
uid/malfunction
Airbag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
TACHOMETER/
VARIABLE RED ZONE
Power Steering
Malfunction
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)/Traction
Control 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 Level
SPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER/TRIP
METER SELECTOR
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
SPEED UNIT
SELECTOR
GEAR INDICATOR
(A/T ONLY)
FUEL GAUGE
DSC
OFF
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: SeeOwner’sManualformoredetailsandexplanations.
NOTE: Lowambienttemperatureand/orhighaltitudecausestirepressurestodrop
andmayturntheTPMSwarninglighton.Ifthewarninglightcomeson,checkthetire
pressureandllthetiresassoonaspossible,preferablybeforemovingthevehicleand
warmingupthetires.Tirepressureshouldbecheckedwhenthetiresarecold.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ThegearshiftmustbeinParkorNeutral
tostarttheengineandmustbeinParkto
removetheignitionkey.
P = Park
TomovethegearshiftoutofPark,
theignitionmustbeintheON
positionandthebrakepedalmust
bepushedrmly.
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
Nogearisengaged.
D = Drive (Overdrive)
Thisisthenormaldrivingposition
forthebestfueleconomy.
Thetransmissionshiftsthrough
forwardgears.
Direct Mode
Usethismodefortemporarilyswitchinggearsviasteeringwheelshift
switcheswiththegearselectorinD.DandMindicatorswillbeilluminated.
Directmodewillbecancelledifthetachometerapproachestheredzone,
theacceleratorisfullydepressed,after4secondsofsteadythrottleorifthe
vehicleisstoppedormovingatslowspeed.
To Shift Up to a Higher Gear:
• PulltheUPsteering
shiftswitch.
To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
• PushtheDOWNsteering
shiftswitch.
Feature Highlights
9
10
Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode
TheSportA/TManual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leverback(+)once.
To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
• Tapshiftleverforward(-)once.
6-SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
• Pushtheclutchpedalcompletely
downtostarttheengineandto
shiftgears.
• ToplacethetransmissioninReverse,
placeshifterintheneutralposition,
pushtheshifterknobdown,moveto
theleftandpushforward.
Down
Up
Thetransmissionwillautomaticallyadjusthowandwhenitshiftsgears
basedonroadconditionsandyourdrivingstyle.Thetransmissionmaystay
inalowergearlongerthanusualwhengoingupordownhillsordriving
aroundcorners.Thisfeaturegivesyoubettercontrolandamoreconnected
drivingexperience.
Genuine Mazda Accessory Rotary
Gear Shift Knob is available at
your Mazda dealer.
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Feature Highlights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO:Therainsensorsensestheamountofrainfallandturnsthewipers
onoroff.Rotateinnerringawayfromyou(clockwise)forlesssensitivity
(requiresmoreraintoturnwiperson)andtowardsyou(counterclockwise)
formoresensitivity(requireslessraintoturnwiperson).
CAUTION:WhentheignitionisONturntheAUTOwipersOFFwhen
goingthroughacarwash,orwhilecleaningortouchingthewindshield.
Pull lever to dispense
windshield washer uid
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.
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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
headlightson.
NOTE:VehiclesnotequippedwithAUTOwipers
willhaveINTwipers.SetthelevertoINTand
chooseanintervaltimingbyrotatingthering
betweenfastandslow.
Genuine Mazda Accessory
Wheel Locks are available
at your Mazda dealer.
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Youraluminumwheelshaveaprotective
coatingonthem.Onlyuseamildsoap
orneutraldetergentwithaspongeor
softclothtocleanthem.Usingawire
brush,polishingcompound,solvent,
oranytypeofabrasivecleanermay
damagetheprotectivecoating.
ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE
Feature Highlights
FREESTYLE DOORS
• Openthefreestyledoorbyopeningthefrontdoorrstandthenpulling
thereardoorhandle.
• Toallowforeasierentry/exitoftherearseats,see“RearSeat
OccupantExiting”.
• Closethefreestyledoorrst,andthenclosethefrontdoor.
Freestyle Door
Handle
Auto-Dimming Mirror
• Auto-Dimmingwillautomaticallydarkenyourrearviewmirrortoreduce
headlightglarefromvehiclesbehindyou.
• Auto-Dimmingisactivatedeverytimethevehicleisstarted.
NOTE:
Inadditiontotheauto-dimmingmirror’srearlightsensor,thereisalsoa
frontlightsensor(notshown).Donotplaceorhanganyobjectsoverthefrontorrear
mirrorlightsensors;otherwise,theauto-dimmingmirrorswillnotoperateproperly.
HomeLink
®
• Thisfeatureprovidesaconvenientwaytoreplaceuptothree
transmitterssuchasgaragedooropeners,homelightingremotes
andotherradiofrequencydevices.
• 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
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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system.Learnthe
systemwhenparkedanddonotletitdistractyou
whiledriving.
NOTE:
AvailableatyourMazdadealeristheGenuineMazdaAccessory3.5mm
audiocablewhichcanbeusedtoconnectyourportableaudioplayerintotheauxjack.
1 LocatetheAUXjackinsidethecenterconsole.
2 Plug3.5mmaudiocableintotheportableaudioplayerandintothe
AUXjack.Turnportableaudioplayeron.
3 Turnthevehicleaudiosystemon.
4 • Without Navigation System:PushMEDIAbuttononaudiosystem
ORpushMODEbuttononsteeringwheelcontrolsuntil“AUX”
isdisplayed.
• With Navigation System:PushSourcebuttononaudiosystem,
thenpressAUX1onscreenORpushMODEbuttononsteeringwheel
controlsuntil“AUX1”isdisplayed.
5 Usetheportableaudioplayercontrolstoplaymusic.
IMPORTANT:
Setthevolumelevelonyourportableaudioplayertothehighest
levelbeforedistortionstarts,thenadjustthevolumeontheaudiosystem.
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Feature Highlights
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• Clock
• AudioDisplay
• Bluetooth
®
Hands-FreeDisplay
• ClimateControlDisplay
• AmbientTemperatureDisplay
Information Display Functions (See the top of pages 17 and 18)
ENGINE OIL
Check engine oil level when refueling
Bydesign,rotaryenginesconsumeasmallamountofoiltolubricate
internalenginecomponents.Usetheoildipsticktoinspecttheoillevel
whenrefueling.Ifthelevelisnearorbelowthelowmark,addoiltobring
theleveltofull.
A Engine Oil Dipstick
Opentheservicecovertoaccesstheengineoildipstick.Ifengineoil
isneeded,addasrequired.
B Engine Cover
Removethecovertogainaccesstotheengineoilllercap.Remove
thecoverbypullinguponfrontcorners,thenpulltowardthefrontof
thevehicle.
C Engine Oil Filler Cap
SAE5W-20
Removetheoilllercapandllasneeded.
Whentheoillight ashesandthenilluminates,andabeepsoundis
heard,theengineoillevelislow.Immediatelypullovertoasafelocation,
turntheengineoffandchecktheengineoillevel.Whentheengineiscool,
addengineoil,ifnecessary.
A
B
C
.5 qt
1.0 qt
1.5 qt
2.0 qt
Full
Low
INSTANT MOBILITY SYSTEM (IMS)
TheIMSemergencyattirerepairkitincluded
withyourMazdaisforatemporaryrepair
ofaslightlydamagedattireresultingfrom
runningovernailsorsimilarsharpobjects
ontheroadsurface.RefertoyourOwner’s
Manualforcompletedetails.
VARIABLE RED ZONE
Abeepsoundindicatesanengineover-rev
whenthetachometerneedleenters
stripedzone.Thevariableredzoneinthe
tachometerchangesaccordingtothe
temperatureofenginecoolant.Whenengine
coolanttemperatureislow,theenginedoes
notrunathigherspeeds,andthefuelsupply
willbeatalowerRPMthanintheredzone.
Red Zone
SHORT TRIP DRIVING
Inordertoimproveenginestartingperformanceonrestart,DONOTturn
OFFacoldengineuntiloneormoreofthevariableredzonesintachometer
haveturnedoff.Warmtheengineuntiltherstindicatorofthevariablered
zonegoesoff.
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Genuine Mazda Accessory Spare
Tire Mounting Kit is available at your
Mazda dealer.
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Fan Control Dial
• Rotatethedialto
selectthedesired
fanspeed.
• PushOFFtoturn
climatecontrol
systemoff.
Temperature
Control Dial
1PushAUTOtoturn
theAutomaticAir
Conditioning
systemon.
2Rotatedialto
desired
airtemperature
(shownin
InformationDisplay).
Automaticclimate
controlwillallowyou
tomaintainapreset
cabintemperature.
Manual Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Mode Selector Dial
Pushtoselect
airowmode.
Dashboardvents
Dashboard
andoorvents
Floorvents
Defrosterand
oorvents
Windshield
defroster
Pushtodefrost
thewindshield.
Pushtomanually
turnairconditioning
onoroff.
Pushtodefrostthe
rearwindow.
Pushtorecirculate
cabinairtoreduce
outsideod
orsand
improvecooling.
Pushforfreshair
andhelpwith
defogging
thewindows.
Mode Selector Dial
Pushtoselect
airowmode.
Dashboardvents
Dashboard
andoorvents
Floorvents
Defrosterand
oor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
thewindshield.
Pushto
manuallyturn
airconditioning
onoroff.
Pushtodefrost
therearwindow.
Set to oor
vents
Set to dashboard
vents
Fan Control Dial
Rotatethedialtoset
desiredfanspeed(1-4).
Temperature
Control Dial
• Rotatethedialfor
temperaturecontrol;
clockwiseforhot
andcounterclockwise
forcold.
NOTE:
Whensetto
MAXA/C(fullcold
position),A/Cwillturn
on,airwillexitfrom
thedashventsand
recirculatedairwill
beselectedfor
maximumcooling.
Information Display Information Display
MODE
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Audio Controls Without Navigation
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AUDIO SYSTEM ON
PushthePower/Volumedialtoturn
theradioon.
MEDIA SELECTION
Radio:PushFMorAMbuttonto
selecttheFM1,FM2,orAMband.
Theselectedbandwillbeindicated
intheInformationDisplay.
CD:PushCDtoselecttheCDplayer
.
Satellite Radio:PushtheSAT
button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a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.
MEDIA:Pushtoselectthe
auxiliaryjack.
TUNING
Theradiohasthefollowing
tuningcontrols:
• Manual:TurntheTUNEdialto
manuallychangethefrequency.
• Seek:PushtheTRACK/SEEK
tuningbuttonsto
automaticallyseekahigheror
lowerfrequencywithastation.
 • Scan:PushtheSCANbutton
toautomaticallysamplestrong
stationsforafewseconds
each.Pushagaintocancel.
• 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Owner’sManualfor
completedetails.
LOADING A CD
Single CD Player
• InserttheCDintotheslot,
label-sideup.Theauto
loadingmechanismwillload
theCDandbegintoplayit.
In-Dash CD Changer
• PushtheLOADbuttonand
when“IN”isdisplayed,insert
theCD.
PLAYING A CD
• PushCDbutton.
• PushDISC-CATbuttonto
selectaCD(6CDchanger).
• PushFOLDERbuttonto
selectafolder(MP3/WMA).
• PushSEEK/TRACKbutton
toselectatrack.
Outside Temperature Display
PushOUTSIDEbuttontodisplay
outsidetemperatureinthe
informationdisplay.
6-Disc CD Changer
ContactyourMazdadealerabout
addinga6-discCDchangerif
yourMAZDARX-8isnotalready
equippedwithit.
• PushtheHbuttontoset
thehour.
• PushtheMbuttontoset
theminutes.
NOTE:Pushthe:00 buttonto
resetclocktonearesthour.
SETTING YOUR CLOCK
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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
afreeintroductory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theMENU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+30min(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LOADon-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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Navigation System
23
Insert map disc into lower DVD slot
24
(insertingdisc/selectingdestination)
Yournavigationsystemoperatesusingthemapdiscssupplied.
•DiscAcoversmostoftheMidwestandWesternstates,
includingHawaiiandAlaska.
•DiscBcoverssomeoftheMidwestandalloftheEasternstates,
includingPuertoRico.
•BothdiscscoverallofCanada.
NOTE:
Ifthestateyouraddressisinisnotdisplayedwhenenteringadestination,
youmayhavethewrongdiscinthenavigationsystem.
1 PlacetheignitionintheACCorONposition.
2 Push
LOAD /
.
3 When“Load/Eject”screenappears,select“MAP”.Waitfornavigation
screentotiltopen
4 RemovecurrentMapDisc(ifinstalled)andinsertthedesiredMapDisc
withtheprintedsidefacingup,intothelowerDVDMAPslot.
5 ReadtheCautioncarefullyandselectthe“AGREE”on-screenbutton.
6 ToremovetheMapDisc,placetheignitioninACCorONposition.
7 Push
LOAD /
andthen“MAP”.
INSERTING THE MAP DISC
Disc A
OCIR OTREUPIIAWAH
Disc B
OCIR OTREUPIIAWAH
DISC A DISC B
SELECTING A DESTINATION USING A STREET ADDRESS
NOTE: Forsafetyreasons,youcannotenteranaddresswhiledriving.
Youcanchoosesettingadestinationusingastreetaddress,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nd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name.
11 Select“HouseNo”.
12 Usethekeyboardtoenterthehousenumber,thenselect“OK”.
13 Whenthemapappearsselect“Destination”.
14 Select“Guide”orjuststartdriving.
NOTE:
Whenenteringnumbersforastreetname,(e.g.1stAve.),push“Sym.”
buttontoswitchtothenumerickeyboard.
SELECTING A POINT OF INTEREST (POI)
NEAR YOUR CURRENT LOCATION
1 Push“MENU”buttononNavigationFace.
2 Select“DestinationEntry”.
3 Select“PointofInterest”.
4 Select“Nearest”.
5 Select“CurrentPosition”.
6 IntheQUICKPOIscreen,selectthecategoryofthepointofinterest
youwanttond.Youcansetmultiplecategoriesforsearchinguptove.
7 Afterselectingcategories,select“List”.
8 Searchresultshowsupasalistin“LOCALPOIs”screen.Selectthe
pointofinterestyouwanttosetasthedestinationfromthelist.
9 Select“Destination”.
10 Select“Guide”orjuststartdriving.
PleaserefertoyourOwner’sManualforcompletedetailsandimportant
safetyinformation.
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25
PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH
®
PHONE
NOTE:
• Forsafetyreasons,youcannotpairaphonewhiledriving.
• Beforepairingyourcellphoneoraudiodevice,itisrecommendedthatyou
refertoitsmanualforstepstoturnonBluetooth
®
andperformpairing.
• Fortoll-freeBluetooth
®
Hands-Freecustomerserviceanddevicecompatibility
call800-430-0153orgotowww.MazdaUSA.com/bluetoothforassistance.
• IMPORTANT:Setthevolumelevelonyourcellphoneoraudiodevicetothe
highestlevelbeforedistortionstarts,thenadjustthevolumeontheaudiosystem.
1 ActivatetheBluetooth
®
applicationofthemobiletelephone.
2 Push
locatedonthesteeringwheel.
3 Afterthebeepsay,“Set-up”.
4 Afterthebeepsay,“Pairing options”.
5 Afterthebeepsay,“Pair”.
6 Afterthebeep,sayany4-digitcode.
7 Thepromptwillrepeatthenumberandaskifitiscorrect.Afterthe
beep,say,“Yes”ifitisor“No”ifitisn’t.Ifit’snot,thesystemwill
repeattheprocess.
8 PlacephoneinDiscoverymode;ifnecessary,consultitsmanual,or
gotowww.mazdausa.com/bluetoothandselectmodel,Bluetooth
®
,
thenfollowscreenprompts.
9 Inputthe4-digitcodeyouchoseearlier.
10 Youwillbeaskedtonameyourphone.Saythenameyouwanttogive
thephonelike,“Heather’s Phone”.
11 Thepromptwillthensaythatitisaddingthatphonenameandaskif
thisiscorrect.Afterthebeepsay,“Yes”.
12 Thepromptshouldthensaythatthepairingiscomplete.
13 Youwillalsobeaskedifyouwouldliketousethisdeviceforstreaming
audioaswellifyourphoneiscapable.
NOTE:
PleaserefertoyourOwner’sManualforcompletedetailsonhowto“pair”
upto7Bluetooth
®
phonesandaudiodevices,andhowtousethebuilt-intutorialand
otherimportantsafetyinformation.
TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL
1 Push andafterthebeepsay,“Dial”.
2 Saythenumberyouwouldlikedialed.Thepromptwillrepeatthe
numberandaskifit’scorrect.Ifitis,say,“Yes”.
• Toreceiveanincomingcall,push
.Toendacallorrejecta
call,push
.Abeepwillconrm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)
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Roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. using the
toll free phone number or iPhone
®
app (which uses GPS-enabled technology
to determine your exact location), will put you in touch with a roadside
assistance agent.
Phone: 1-800-866-1998
The APP can be downloaded, free of charge, by logging onto
http://mazda.crosscountry-auto.com/
After downloading APP, customer name, email, iPhone number and VIN are required.
• 3.5mmAudioCable
• AllWeatherFloorMats
• CarCover
• CargoNet
• CargoTray
• DoorSillTrimPlates
• FrontMask
• In-Dash6Disc
CD/MP3Changer
• iPod
®
Integration
• LicensePlateFrames
• MoonroofWind
Deector
• PortableNavigation
DevicesbyGarmin
• RearDoorTrimProtector
• RearSpoiler
• RotaryWheelCenter
• SatelliteRadio
• SpareTireMountingKit
• SplashGuards
• WheelLocks
• WindshieldSunscreen
GENUINE MAZDA ACCESSORIES
GenuineMazdaAccessoriesarebuilttothesamestandardsofqualityasyourMazda.
Thatmeanstheytright,workright,andlookgreat.Choosefromawiderangeof
interiorandexterioraccessoriestomakeyourRX-8tyourpersonalityandlifestyle.
Afterall,youarewhatyoudrive.
Personalize your RX-8 with the following Genuine Mazda Accessories:
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—The Official Site
for Mazda Owners
Register today on MyMazda.com
—the ultimate destination for Mazda
Owners. Once registered, you’ll be
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• Insideraccesstoexclusiveevents
and promotions
• Personalizedmaintenanceschedules
• Zoom-ZoomOwnerMagazine
• Warrantyinformationandon-line
Owner’s Manuals
• Wallpaper,videosandotherfunstuff
• Accessoriesspecicallydesignedfor
your vehicle
•CarCareDiscountCouponsavailable
fromyourMazdaDealer
VisitandregisteratMyMazda.comtoday!
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Customer Delivery Checklist
Customer Delivery Checklist
PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS:
Review the following items with the customer
Keyless Entry ...............................
1-2
•KeylessEntryTransmitter
•AdvancedKey*
•DoorRequestSwitches*
•TrunkRequestSwitch*
•PowerDoorLocks
Starting The Engine
.......................
2
•
StartKnobIgnition(AdvancedKey*)
•Importanceofwarmingengineto
operatingtemperaturebefore
shuttingoff
Seats ............................................
3-4
•Adjustment
•MemorySeatFunction*
•RearSeatAccess
Fuel Door Release .........................
4
Trunk Release Button ....................
5
Driver’s View ...............................
5-6
•LocationofSwitchesandControls
Instrument Cluster ......................
7-8
•ReviewofWarningandIndicator
LightFunctionandLocation
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
•InstantMobilitySystem(IMS)
locatedintrunk
Checking Engine Oil ....................
16
•HoodRelease
 •RemoveEngineCover
 •Importancetocheckoilwith
eachll-up
Climate Control ..........................
17-18
•AutoControls
•ManualControls
Audio Controls .........................
19-22
•SIRIUS
TM
Satellite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 Start Date:
Customer Initial:
•BasicVehicle–
36months/36,000miles
•Roadsideassistanceprogram
MyMazda.com
•Offertoregistercustomeron
MyMazda.com
Owner’s Manual
Floor Mat
•Ensureoormatsareproperly
hookedaftercleaning
•Donotinstalltwooormats,oneon
topoftheother,onthedriverside
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
IntroduceServiceManager;
providebusinesscards
ReviewServiceandPartsDepartment
hoursofoperation
ExplainfreeFullCircle
ServiceInspection
Schedulerstmaintenanceservice
SALES CONSULTANT DATE CUSTOMER DATE
All items in the Customer Delivery Checklist have been reviewed with the customer and
the first maintenance appointment has been scheduled:
Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket
DEALERSHIP DATE
SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME
VIN E-MAIL
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FREE FULL CIRCLE
SERVICE INSPECTION
We’re committed to providing
expert Mazda service.
YoulovetodriveyourMazda,andwelovetoserviceyourMazda.WithourFullCircle
Service,we’llgiveyourvehicleaCOMPLIMENTARYMULTI-POINTINSPECTION.
YourMazdawillreceiveathoroughreviewofitsmostcrucialcomponents.
Thiseasy-to-useSmartStartGuideisintendedtohelpyoumorefullyappreciatesome
oftheuniquefeaturesandfunctionsofyournewvehicle.However,itisnotintendedto
replaceyourOwner’sManual.TheOwner’sManualcontainsmoredetailedinformation
tohelpyoubetterunderstandtheimportantsafetywarnings,features,operation,and
maintenanceofyourvehicle.Allinformation,specications,photographsandillustrations
inthispublicationarethoseineffectatthetimeofprinting.Mazdareservestherightto
changespecicationsordesignwithoutobligation.
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Because you and your Mazda deserve the best
YournewMazdadeserves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cardateveryvisit.Thisisdesignedtohelpyou
keeptrackofyourMazda’scriticaloperatingcondition.Ourfactory-trained
techniciansknowyourvehicleinsideoutanduseGenuineMazdaParts,
givingyourvehicletheoptimumcareandmaintenanceitrequirestorun
withawlessprecision.
Remember,tofurtherenhanceyourdrivingexperience,visityourlocal
MazdaServiceCenterforyourscheduledmaintenance.It’salsotheplace
whereyoucanndawidevarietyoftires,parts,andaccessoriesthatare
justrightforyourvehicle.
* See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details.
** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to nd a
participating Mazda Full Circle Service Dealer.
Customer Assistance Center:
1-8 00-222-5500
Roadside Assistance Contact: 1-800-866-1998
www.MazdaUSA.com
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Mazda RX-8 2011 User guide

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RX-8 2011
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Cars
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User guide
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