2008 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 maintenance

Black plate (369,1)
C
Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-20
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-24
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-30
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-47
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-46
Coin Box ........................................... 6-50
Courtesy Lights ................................. 6-44
Cruise Control ................................... 5-20
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-49
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-37
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-56
Defroster Rear window .............................. 5-60
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-26
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transmission .............. 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area ................ 4-9
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-7
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-26
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-25
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18Jump-starting .............................. 7-19
Push-starting .............................. 7-22
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-23
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-13
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-38
Oil .............................................. 8-11
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-10
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-16
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-36
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-41
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-61
Headlights .................................. 5-55
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .................................... 7-11
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-5
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-8
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-57
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Index
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L
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-57
Light BulbsReplacement ............................... 8-27
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-47
Lighting Control ............................... 5-55
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-9
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-8
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transmission Operation ....... 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ........................................ 6-44
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-33
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-48
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-49
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-39
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-34
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-48
Overhead Console ............................. 6-50
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-44
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-39
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
P
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-28
Power Steering .................................. 5-19 Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-19
Power Windows ................................ 3-34
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-22
R
Rear Quarter Windows ..................... 3-36
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-8
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-60
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-49
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-25
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-38
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-13
Automatic locking ...................... 2-11
Belt minder ................................. 2-18
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Extender ..................................... 2-17
Location of seat belt ................... 2-12
Pregnant women ......................... 2-11
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-14
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-18
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Before Use
Ifnecessary
Rear View
Monitor
Advanced use
nAddress BooklAddress Book ........................................................................\
........ 46(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)
n
Volume AdjustmentlVolume Adjustment........................................................................\
50
If necessary
nIf necessarylPrecautions/System Performance ................................................. 51(Voice Guidance), (GPS), (Map Matching), (Positioning Accuracy),
(Route Guide), (Route Search)
l
Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
..... 55(Verification First), (Error Messages)
l
Maintenance ........................................................................\
.......... 58(Care of the Product), (Handling and Care of Map Discs)
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Before
UseGetting
started
Routing
POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination
nPOI (Point of Interest) Icons
The following are POI icons shown on maps.
Restaurant
All restaurants
American
Chinese
Continental
Fa s t Foo d
Frenc h
Italian
Japanese
Mexican
Seafood
Thai
Other Restaurants
Shopping
Grocery Store
Shopping Mall
Automotive
Automobile Club
Gas Station
Par king
Auto Service &
Maintenance
Travel
Bus Station
Ferry Terminal
Hotel
Rental Car Agency
Rest Area
Train Station
Airport (All Search
Areas)
Recreation
Casino
Golf Course
Historical
Monument
Marina
Museum
Ski Resort
Sports Complex
Performing Arts
Tourist Attraction
(All Search Areas)
Tourist Information
Winery
Amusement Park
(All Search Areas)
Community
Convention Center
Court House
Government Offices
Higher Education
Hospital
Library
Park & Recreation
(All Search Areas)
Police Station
School
City Center
Banking
Bank
AT M
Other
Business Facility
Delete
destination Select
Select MENUENTER
ENTERENTER
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Before
UseGetting
started
RoutingAddress
Book
Vo i c e Recognition
If necessary
Maintenance
nCleaning this productUse a dry, soft cloth to wipe it.
nCautions for cleaningNever use solvents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surface of the unit.
nMap discIf you require the latest map disc, consult an Expert Dealer, we recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
nHow to hold the discl
Do not touch the underside of the disc.
l Do not scratch the disc.
l Do not bend the disc.
l When not in use, keep the disc in the case.
nDisc CleaninglUse a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
nDo not leave discs in the following places:lDirect sunlight
l Near car heaters
l In dirty, dusty and damp areas
l On seats and dashboards
Care of the Product
Handling and Care of Map Discs
Label side

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