2008 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 diagram

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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
Jack handle
Jack Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit
Tool box
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of
a recall.
qInformation on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the diagram below.
1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Rim diameter code
7. Load index & speed symbol
8. Severe snow conditions
9. Tire ply composition and materials used
10. Max. load rating
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qInformation on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the diagram below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index&speed symbol
T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
115
“115 ”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
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Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBERPUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-064B-08 2008 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-95-040G-08 2008 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-95-079C-08 (U.S.A. only) 2008 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-079C-08 (Canada only) 2008 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-079C-08 (Puerto Rico only) 2008 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-95-MODL-08 2008 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
9999-95-011D-08NAV (U.S.A. only) 2008 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-011D-08NAV (Canada only) 2008 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
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Getting started
Navigation Set Up
Before Steps
select
select
Map Configuration
MENUENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
Open the
[MAP
CONFIGURATION]
screennMap Screen
Select single or dual map display.
nTurn Guidance Turn Arrow (on first screen)
While using route guidance, the
directions for the next junction where
you have to turn are shown as a Turn
Arrow in the upper right.
Tu r n L i s t
While using route guidance, the
directions for the next junction where
you have to turn are shown as Turn
List.
Turn Arrow (on second screen)
While using route guidance, the
directions for the next junction where
you have to turn are shown as Turn
Arrow.
Note
Before a fork in the road , an enlarged diagram of the junction automatically
appears in a second screen.This is to make route guidance even clearer.
nJunction Detail
Select whether the Enlarged Junction diagram screen is displayed automatically.
nFreeway Information
Allows selection of whether the guidance screen is to be displayed while driving on a freeway.
Single map Dual map
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