2004 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 reset

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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
This system locks and unlocks the doors
and opens the trunk.
It can also help you signal for attention in
an emergency.
Press the button slowly and accurately.
Keyless Entry System
To avoid damage to the transmitter, do
not:
•Drop it.
•Get it wet.
•Disassemble it.
•Expose it to heat or sunlight.
CAUTION
NOTE
•The keyless entry system is
designed to operate up to about
2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the
vehicle, but this may vary because
of local conditions.
•The system doesn’t operate when
the key is in the ignition switch.
•Doors cannot be locked by pressing
the LOCK button while any other
door is open. The hazard warning
lights will also not flash.
•If the transmitter does not operate
when pressing a button or the
operation range becomes too small,
the battery may be dead. To install a
new battery, refer to Maintenance
(page 3-5).
•Additional transmitters can be
obtained at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. Up to 3 transmitters can be
used with the keyless entry system
per vehicle. Bring all transmitters to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
the electronic codes need to be
reset.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Security System
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

Modification and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the system’s
operation if the system has been modified
or if any add-on equipment has been
installed to it.The optional theft-deterrent system is
designed to prevent your vehicle or its
contents from being stolen when all the
doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked.
If forcible entry is attempted, the system
sounds the horn and flashes the hazard
warning lights.
The system won’t function unless it’s
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, lock all the doors, close all the
windows, take your key, your transmitter.

Operation
What turns it on:
•Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
•Opening a door, the hood or the trunk
lid by operating an inside door-lock
knob, the hood release handle or the
trunk lid release button.
What it does:
•The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash.
•The alarm continues for about 3 minutes,
then stops.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door is
unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with
the key or with the transmitter.
NOTE
•The keys carry a unique electronic
code. For this reason, and to assure
your safety, replacement keys
require some waiting time to obtain.
They are only available through an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•Always keep a replacement key, in
case one is lost. If a key is lost,
contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
•If you lose a key, an Authorized
Mazda Dealer will reset the
electronic codes of your remaining
keys and immobilizer system.
Starting the vehicle with a key that
has not been reset is not possible.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, do
not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to it.
CAUTION
Theft-Deterrent System*
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system operates
with the key or the keyless entry
system transmitter.
*Some models.
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

To Cancel
To turn off the system, use one
of these
methods:
•Press the ON/OFF switch.
•Slightly depress the brake pedal.
•Depress the clutch pedal. (Manual
transmission only)
•Press the CANCEL button.
The system is off when the ignition is off.The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by regulating
engine torque and breaking. When the
TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it
lowers engine torque and operates the
brakes to prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels
without causing them to spin and lose
traction.
NOTE
Cruise control will cancel at about
15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset
speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph).
Traction Control System
(TCS)*
TCS and Unsafe Driving:
The traction control system (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the road
surface). You can still have an
accident. So don’t rely on the traction
control system as a substitute for safe
driving.
TCS and Snow and Ice:
Driving without proper traction
devices on snow and ice-covered
roads is dangerous. The traction
control system (TCS) alone cannot
provide adequate traction and you
could still have an accident. Use snow
tires or tire chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are
covered with ice and snow.
WARNING
*Some models.
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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Tr i p m e t e r
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.The trip meter records the total
distance the vehicle is driven until the
meter is again reset. Return it to "0.0"
by holding the selector depressed for
more than 1 second. Use this meter to
measure trip distances and to compute
fuel consumption.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
NOTE
When the ignition switch is in the ACC
or LOCK position, the odometer or trip
meters cannot be displayed, however,
pressing the selector button can
inadvertently switch the trip meters or
reset them during an approximate ten-
minute period in the following cases:
•After the ignition switch is turned to
the ACC or LOCK position from
the ON position.
•After any door is opened.
NOTE
•Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
•The trip record will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over
999.9 km (mile).
Red zone Striped zone
Automatic
transmission
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
(Standard audio-equipped model)
The automatic level control is a feature
that automatically adjusts audio volume
and sound quality according to the vehicle
speed.
The volume increases in accordance with
the increase in vehicle speed, and
decreases as vehicle speed decreases.
The following four modes are available.
Select the desired mode.
Turn the audio control dial to select the
ALC OFF, ALC LEVEL1~3 mode. The
selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
About 5 seconds after selecting any
mode, the volume function will be
automatically selected. To reset bass,
mid-range, treble, fade, and balance,
press the audio control dial for 2 seconds.
The unit will beep and "CLEAR" will be
displayed.
Mode Volume change
No change
Minimum
Medium
Maximum
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Press a band selector button ( , )
to turn the radio on.
Band selection
Choose AM by pressing the AM button
( ) and FM by pressing the FM1/2
button ( ).
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received, "ST" will be
displayed.Tu n i n g
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
Manual tuning dial/
Auto memory buttonChannel preset buttons
Scan button Band selector buttons
Seek
tuning
button
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise, and the "ST" indicator will go
out.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
Seek tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button ( , )
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.
Scan tuning
Press the scan button ( , ) to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about
5 seconds. To hold a station, press the
scan button ( , ) again during this
interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2. Depress a channel preset button for
about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The preset channel number and station
frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
3. Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to store.
To tune one in the memory, select AM,
FM1, or FM2 and then press its
channel preset button. The station
frequency and the channel number will
be displayed.Auto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are not
known. Additional AM/FM stations can
be stored without disturbing the
previously set channels.
Press and hold the auto memory button
( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep
is heard; the system will automatically
scan and temporarily store up to 6 stations
with the strongest frequencies in each
selected band in that area.
After scanning is completed, the station
with the strongest frequency will be tuned
and its frequency displayed.
Press and release the auto memory button
( ) to recall stations from the auto-
stored stations. One stored station will be
selected each time; its frequency and
channel number will be displayed.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.
NOTE
If no stations can be tuned after
scanning operations, "A" will be
displayed.
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

Operating the In-Dash CD Changer*
Inserting the CD
The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading mechanism
will set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on the
CD.
The disc number and the track number
will be displayed.Normal insertion
1. Press the load button ( ).
2. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
Inserting CDs into desired tray number
1. Press and hold the load button ( )
for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.
2. Press the channel preset button for the
desired tray number within 5 seconds
after the beep is heard.
3. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
Scan
button Display button
Track up
button
Track down
button
Reverse button
Fast-forward
button
Random button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button
Load button
Disc down
button
Disc up buttonChannel preset buttons
NOTE
A CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads "WAIT". A beeping
sound can be heard during this waiting
time. Simultaneously pressing the
power/volume dial and the load button
( ) for about 2 seconds will turn
this beeping sound ON or OFF.
NOTE
The CD cannot be inserted to the
desired tray number if the number is
already occupied.
*Some models.
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