2004 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 Owners Manual (in English)

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Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press volume
button ( ).
To decrease the volume, press volume
button ( ).

Changing the Source
Press the mode switch ( ) to change
the audio source (FM1 radio>FM2
radio>AM radio>Cassette tape player or
MD player>CD player or CD
changer>cyclical).
Audio Control Switch
Operation
NOTE
Mazda installed this system to help
you avoid being too distracted using
audio controls on the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first
priority.
NOTE
Cassette tape, MD, CD and CD
changer modes cannot be selected in
the following cases:
•A cassette deck, MD, CD, or CD
changer are not equipped on the
audio system.
•A cassette tape, MD or CD have not
been inserted.
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Seek Switch
When listening to the radio
Press the seek switch ( , ) to recall
previously stored radio stations.
Press the seek switch ( , ), the radio
switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored
(1~6).
Press the seek switch ( , ) for about
2 seconds until a beep is heard to seek a
higher or lower frequency
automatically.
When playing a cassette tape
Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it
will advance to the next selection.
Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it
will repeat the selection being played.
When playing a CD or MD
Press the seek switch ( ) to skip to the
next track.
Press the seek switch ( ) to repeat the
current track.

Mute Switch
Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
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This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
Safety Certification
•This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service
personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD player
with the top case of the unit removed.
•Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
CAUTION
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Interior Equipment
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.

Va n i t y M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
pull the cover up.

Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) and the courtesy
lights turn on for:
•About 30 seconds after the driver’s
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
•About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
•About 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
•The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
•The driver’s door is locked.
Sunvisors
Sunvisor
Interior Lights
NOTE
If any door is left opened, the light
goes out after about 5 minutes.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
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Overhead Lights
Front
Rear
OFF Light off
DOOR•
Light on when any door is open
•
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
DOOR
OFF
With sunroof
DOOR
OFF
Without sunroof
OFF Light off
DOOR•
Light on when any door is open
•
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
ON Light on
DOOR OFF
ON
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Map Lights
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.

Courtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
With sunroof
Without sunroof
Courtesy Light
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Information Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:
•Clock
•Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)
•Climate Control Display
•Audio Display
Information Display
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Clock
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
1. Press the CLK button until a beep
sounds, and "12Hr" and "24Hr" will be
displayed.
2. Press the SET button to switch between
"12Hr" and "24Hr" displays. The
selected display will flash.
To select the desired clock setting,
press the CLK button again while the
preferred setting is flashing.
3. "Hr. ADJUST" will be displayed next,
and the hour portion of the display will
flash. Press the SET button to set the
hour, then press the CLK button.
4. "Min. ADJUST" will be displayed
next, and the minutes portion of the
display will flash. Press the SET button
to set the minutes, then press the CLK
button.Time resetting
While the clock is displayed, press the
SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When
the button is released, a beep will sound
and the clock will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01—12:29
→12:00
12:30—12:59
→1:00

Ambient Temperature Display
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB button to display
the ambient temperature.
NOTE
When the SET button is released, the
seconds are reset to "00".
NOTE
•The displayed ambient temperature
may vary from the actual ambient
temperature depending on the
surrounding area and vehicle
conditions.
•Press the AMB button 2 seconds or
more to switch the display from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice
versa.
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