2004 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 Owners Manual (in English)

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Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

Climate Control Display
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to "Climate Control System"
(page 6-2).

Audio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to "Audio
System" (page 6-10).The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
1. Open the cover.
2. Press the lighter in and release it. When
ready for use, it automatically pops out.
Lighter
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To use, open the cover.
To remove, open the cover and pull up the
ashtray. •Don’t touch the metal part of the
lighter, you may burn yourself.
•Don’t hold the lighter in because it
will overheat.
•Don’t use the lighter socket for
plug-in accessories such as shavers
and coffee pots. They may damage
it or cause electrical failure. Use
only a genuine Mazda lighter or the
equivalent.
•If the lighter doesn’t pop out within
30 seconds, remove it to prevent
overheating.
CAUTIONAshtray
Don’t use the ashtray for trash. You
might start a fire.
CAUTION
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Front
To use, slide the lid while pushing the
button until you hear a click sound.

Rear
To use, pull the lid up.
Cup Holder
Using Cup Holder:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded. Never use a cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the
vehicle is moving.
Don’t Put Anything Other Than Cups
or Drink-cans in Cup Holder:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink-cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink-cans.
To reduce the possibility of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, keep cup
holders closed when not in use.
WARNING
CAUTION
Do not use a cup holder with the lid
unlocked. During sudden braking or
maneuvering, the lid could slide
forward causing the cup contents to
spill.
CAUTION
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Overhead Console
This console box is designed to store
accessories. Push and release to open.

Coin Box
To open, press the release catch down and
pull the lid downward.

Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
Insert the master key and turn it clockwise
to lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
Storage Compartments
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a sudden
stop, keep the storage boxes closed
when driving.
In hot weather, don’t leave
combustible materials such as lighters
or objects which will deform in
extreme heat such as eye glasses in the
vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTION
Don’t leave eyeglasses or lighters in
the overhead console while parked
under the sun. A lighter could explode
or the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
CAUTION
Unlock
Lock
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Center Console
Front
1. Slide the lid while pushing the button
until you hear a click sound.
2. Open the lid.Rear
To open, pull the release catch.

Storage Box
The storage box is designed to store
accessories.
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To open, squeeze the latch and pull the lid
down.
When closing the storage box, put the
storage box back in its original position
until you hear a click sound.
Insert the master key and turn it clockwise
to lock, counterclockwise to unlock.Loading long objects with storage box
removed
The storage box can be removed for
convenient loading of long objects such as
skis placed through the trunk.
NOTE
When using the storage box to store
heavy accessories, remove the storage
box before placing or removing the
accessories.
Lock Unlock
Loading Long Objects Through
Removed Storage Box Area:
Sudden braking or maneuvering
while long objects are loaded through
the removed storage box area and into
the trunk is dangerous. Operation of
the shift/selector lever could be
obstructed resulting in a serious
accident. Secure long objects in the
trunk so that they cannot be thrown
forward in the cabin and avoid
sudden braking or maneuvering.
WARNING
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The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC12 V, 10 A).
The accessory socket is in the center
console.
Accessory Socket
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
•Don’t use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC12 V, 10 A).
•Don’t use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
•Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use.
•Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
CAUTION
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t use the socket for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency
............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency ........................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire
.......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit
............................................................................................. 7-5
Changing the Tire .................................................................... 7-13
Overheating
................................................................................. 7-18
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-18
Emergency Starting
.................................................................... 7-20
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-20
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-20
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-22
Emergency Towing
...................................................................... 7-23
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-23
Tiedown Hooks ........................................................................ 7-24
Recreational Towing ................................................................ 7-26
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