2006 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 fuse

Black plate (314,1)
Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components don't work and the fuses in
the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block
under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the ignition switch and all
other switches.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
Next to air filter
Engine cover
Near battery
Batter
y cover
NOTE
Remove the engine and battery covers
before removing the fuse block cover
near the battery.3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new
oneof the same amperage rating.
Normal
Blown
NOTE
lTo replace the MAIN fuse, contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page
8-41).
lVerify that the engine cover is
securely installed.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Black plate (315,1)
qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
(Next to air filter)
(Near battery)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
1 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits
2 HEATER 40A Heater
3 AIR PUMP 60A Air pump
4 BTN 30APower windows, Power door locks, Illuminated entry system,
Moonroof
í
5 DEFOG 50A Rear window defroster
6 FAN 40A Electric fan
7 ABS/DSC 60A ABS, DSC
í
8 ACC 30A Lighter, Power control mirror, Accessory socket, Audio system
9 HEAD 15A Headlight high beamsí, Headlight cleanerí
10 HEAD LOW R 15A Headlight low beam (RH)
11 HEAD LOW L 15A Headlight low beam (LH)
12 DRL 15A DRL
í(Headlight high beams)
13 DSC 30A DSCí
14 SEAT WARM 20A Seat warmerí
15 H/CLEAN 20A Headlight cleanerí
16 R.FOG 10A―
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Black plate (316,1)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
17 FOG 15A Fog lights
í
18 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner
19 IG 30A For protection of various circuits
20 IG KEY 15A For protection of various circuits
21 STOP 15A Brake lights
22 FUEL PUMP 20A Fuel pump
23 HORN 15A Horn
24 HAZARD 15A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signals
25 ETV 15A Electric throttle valve
26 WIPER 20A Windshield wiper and washer
27 P.WIND 20A Power windows
28 ENGINE 15AEngine control system, Supplemental restraint system, ABS,
Power steering
29 TAIL 10ATaillights, License plate light, Parking lights, Front side-maker
lights, Rear side-marker lights
30 ILLUMI 10A Illuminated entry system
31 EGI COMP1 10A Engine control system
32 EGI COMP2 10A Engine control system
33 EGI INJ 15A Fuel injector
34 EPS 60A Power steering
8-42
Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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Black plate (317,1)
Fuse panel (Driver's side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
1 CIGAR 15A Lighter
2 ACC 7.5A Audio system, Power control mirror
3 AUX PWR 20A Accessory socket
4 A/C 7.5A Air conditioner
5 METER 10A Instrument cluster
6 TCM 10A Transmission control system
7 SPARE 7.5A―
8 SPARE 20A―
9 M.DEF 10A Mirror defroster
í
10 DSC 7.5A DSCí
11 AUDIO 20A Audio systemí
12 D.LOCK 30A Power door locks, Moonroofí
13 P.WIND 30A Power windows
14 ROOM 15A Interior lights
15 SPARE 15A―
16 SPARE 10A―
Maintenance and Care
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Black plate (371,1)
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-27.
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
225/55R16 94V
220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
225/45R18 91W
Vehicle capacity weight: 308 kg (680 lbs)
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-39.
Specifications
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F
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-40
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-39
Panel description ........................ 8-41
Replacement ............................... 8-39
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-32
Glove Box ......................................... 6-46
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-61
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Headlight Washer .............................. 5-59
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-54
Flashing ...................................... 5-55
High-low beam .......................... 5-55
Leveling ..................................... 5-55
On reminder ............................... 5-54
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-61
Hood Release .................................... 3-42
Horn .................................................. 5-60
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-22
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-38
I
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-45
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-48
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-38
Cruise ......................................... 5-50
DSC OFF .................................... 5-50
Headlight auto-leveling
malfunction ................................ 5-51
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-49
power steering malfunction ........ 5-51
Security ...................................... 5-48
Shift position .............................. 5-49
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-50
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-51
Information Display .......................... 6-41
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-42
Audio display ............................. 6-43
Climate control display .............. 6-43
Clock .......................................... 6-42
Information display functions .... 6-41
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-36
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-32
Interior Care ...................................... 8-49
Interior Lights ................................... 6-38
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-21
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-23
Keys .................................................. 3-22
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
11-4
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