2007 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 Owners Manual (in English)

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Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-8
Security System
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-45
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-48
Service Publications .......................... 9-40
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speed Unit Selector ........................... 5-34
Speedometer ...................................... 5-34
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-40
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-32
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-53
Horn ........................................... 5-61
Storage Box ...................................... 6-52
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-51
Center console ............................ 6-52
Coin box ..................................... 6-51
Glove box ................................... 6-51
Overhead console ....................... 6-51
Storage box ................................ 6-52
Sunshade ........................................... 3-44
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-44
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Tachometer ........................................ 5-35
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-27
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-51
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Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-26
Tire Information ................................ 9-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27
System error activation .............. 5-30
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-28
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-30
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-24
Replacement ............................... 8-26
Rotation ...................................... 8-25
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-16
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-25
Emergency towing ..................... 7-25
Recreational towing ................... 7-27
Trailer towing ............................. 4-13
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-13
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-34
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-33
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-36
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-35
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-57
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Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-44
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
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Index
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Warning Lights ................................. 5-39
ABS ............................................ 5-41
Air bag system ........................... 5-44
Automatic transmission .............. 5-46
Brake system .............................. 5-41
Charging system ......................... 5-42
Check engine .............................. 5-44
Door-ajar .................................... 5-46
Engine coolant level ................... 5-43
Engine oil level .......................... 5-43
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-44
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-48
Low fuel ..................................... 5-45
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-46
seat belt ...................................... 5-45
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-46
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-17
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-28
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-37
Rear quarter windows ................ 3-39
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-59
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-58
Blades replacement .................... 8-19
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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Before Use
Getting
started
Routing
Address
Book
Navigation
Set Up
If
necessary
PreparationNAVIGATION
SYSTEMSee page for specific information.
See page for specific information.
See page for specific information.
Immediate use
Advanced use
See page for specific information.
If necessary
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Before Use
Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View
Monitor
Accessories
Please contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the
following accessory.
lMap Disc
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
HOWEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/
INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT
CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT
OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Laser products:Wave length: 650 nm
Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with safety protection.
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Before Use
Ifnecessary
Rear View
Monitor
MEMO
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Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
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Rear View
Monitor
Contents
Preparation
nBefore Use
Accessories ........................................................................................ 2
Laser products: .................................................................................. 2
Contents ............................................................................................. 4
Safety Information .............................................................................. 6
Introduction ........................................................................................ 8
(Use This Product Safety), (Navigation System), (Screens)
Names and Functions ...................................................................... 10
Immediate use
nGetting startedlActivation....................................................................................... 12(Removing the Map Disc), (Buttons on the screen)
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Screen Names and Functions....................................................... 14(Screens Before Setting Route), (Screens During Route Guidance),
(Menu), (Screen adjustments and settings)
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Screen change .............................................................................. 16(Changing the Map Orientation/Scale)
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RoutinglDestination Entry and Route Search............................................. 18(Change (Change Search Area)), (Address), (Point of interest),
(Emergency), (Memory Point), (Home), (Preset Destination),
(Previous Destination), (Intersection), (Freeway On/Off Ramp),
(Coordinates), (Select from map)
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Quick POI ...................................................................................... 26(Displaying POI(s) on a Map), (Local Search), (Deleting POI Markers),
(Showing POI Data)
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Character Entry ............................................................................. 27(To enter the street name, city name, and other.),
(To enter the house phone number, and other.)
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Direct Destination Input................................................................. 28(Direct Destination Input), (Selecting Route)
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POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination ....................................... 29(POI (Point of Interest) Icons), (Delete destination)
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Route Options ............................................................................... 30(Route Preferences), (Modification of Destination or Way Point Positions),
(Deletion of Destination or Way Points), (Detour), (Turn List),
(Display Preview), (Route Preview)
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Before Use
Ifnecessary
Rear View
Monitor
Advanced use
nAddress BooklAddress Book ................................................................................ 34(Memory Point Storage), (Memory Point Confirmation and Modification),
(Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory Point Deletion),
(All Memory Point Deletion), (Displays Icons at Memory Points),
(Avoid Area Storage), (Avoid Area Confirmation and Modification),
(Avoid Area Deletion), (All Avoid Area Deletion),
(Category Name Modification), (Previous Destination Deletion),
(All Preset Destination Deletion)
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Navigation Set UplVolume Adjustment........................................................................ 38lNavigation Set Up.......................................................................... 40(User Setting), (Quick POI Selection), (Calibration), (Restore System
Defaults), (Language), (Map Configuration)
If necessary
nIf necessarylPrecautions/System Performance ................................................. 49(Voice Guidance), (GPS), (Map Matching), (Positioning Accuracy),
(Route Guide), (Route Search)
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Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 53(Verification First), (Error Messages)
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Maintenance .................................................................................. 56(Care of the Product), (Handling and Care of Map Discs)
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