2008 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 fuses

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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3 Scheduled Maintenance ............................................................ 8-3
Owner Maintenance ..................................................................... 8-8 Owner Maintenance Schedule .................................................. 8-8
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................... 8-9
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-10
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-11
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-13
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-15
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-16
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-17
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-18
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-20
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-22
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-27
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-34
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-39 How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-39
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-41
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-44
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Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't
work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the driver's side
If the electrical system does not work,
first inspect the fuses on the driver's side.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the
engine compartment fuse block cover.
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it'sblown.
Normal Blown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage
rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it
does not fit tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO or CIGAR circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
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Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, 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 allother 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 any fuse but the MAIN fuse isblown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating .
Normal
Blown
WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform the replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse is
a high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an electrical
shock or a short circuit resulting in a
fire.
NOTE
Verify that the engine cover is securely
installed.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-22.
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)
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Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-34.
Specifications
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Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
FuelFiller lid and cap ........................ 3-37
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-34 Panel description ........................ 8-36
Replacement ............................... 8-34
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-33
Glove Box ......................................... 6-50
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-61
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlight Washer .............................. 5-59
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-55
Flashing ...................................... 5-56
High-low beam .......................... 5-56
Leveling ..................................... 5-56
On reminder ............................... 5-55
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-61
Hood Release .................................... 3-38
Horn .................................................. 5-60
I
Ignition Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-43
I
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-41
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-43
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-39 Cruise ......................................... 5-52
DSC OFF .................................... 5-51
Headlight auto-leveling
malfunction ................................ 5-53
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-50
power steering malfunction ........ 5-52
Security ...................................... 5-50
Shift position .............................. 5-51
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-51
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-53
Information Display .......................... 6-45 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-46
Audio display ............................. 6-47
Climate control display .............. 6-46
Clock .......................................... 6-46
Information display functions .... 6-45
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-33
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-33
Interior Care ...................................... 8-44
Interior Lights ................................... 6-43
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-19
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
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Index
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