Page 16 of 438
Black plate (16,1)
(Dial type)
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while rotating the dial to
the desired position.
(Lever type)
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatback is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and
backward.
CAUTION
When returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position,
make sure you hold onto the
seatback with your other hand while
operating the lever or dial. If the
seatback is not supported, it will flip
forward suddenly and could cause
injury.
qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat)í
To adjust the seat height, move the lever
up or down.
Up
Down
2-4
Essential Safety Equipment
íSome models.
Seats
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page16
Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM
Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
Page 20 of 438

Black plate (20,1)
qSeat Recline
WARNING
Do not drive with either front seat
reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you do not get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and
suffer serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.
Always sit in the front passenger seat
properly with the seatback upright and
feet on the floor:
Your front passenger seat has weight
sensors, sitting in the front passenger
seat improperly out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous as it can take off weight
from the seat bottom and affect the
weight determination of the front
passenger sensing system. As a result
the front passenger will not have the
supplementary protection of the air
bag and seat belt pretensioner, which
could result in serious injury. Always
sit upright against the seatback with
your feet on the floor.To change the seatback angle, press the
front or rear side of the reclining switch.
Release the switch at the desired position.
qHeight Adjustment
To adjust the seat height, move the switch
up or down.
2-8
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page20
Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM
Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
Page 21 of 438

Black plate (21,1)
qSeat Position Memory
One-touch seat position programming and
a activation function are available on the
driver's seat.
CAUTION
When activating the seat position, do
not place your hands or fingers
around the seat bottom. The seat
moves to the desired position
automatically, and if your hands or
fingers are placed around the seat
bottom, it could cause injury.
Set button
Programming of the driver's seat positions
is possible using the following function:
· Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3 and the
set button.Programmed seat positions can be
activated using the following function:
· Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3.
Operation using the seat-side buttons
Programming
Park the vehicle in a safe location before
performing the seat position
programming. (Vehicle must be stopped)
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
For each seat position adjustment
method refer to the following pages:
Seat Slide (page 2-7)
Seat Recline (page 2-8)
Height Adjustment (page 2-8)
2. Press the desired programming button
1, 2, or 3 while pressing the set button
until a beep sound is heard.
The button is programmed after a beep
sound is heard. Other buttons can be
programmed using the same procedure.
NOTE
Vehicle maintenance or other reasons
requiring the vehicle battery to be
disconnected will result in the seat position
memory being erased.
In this case, re-program the seat positions.
Seat position activation
While the vehicle is parked safely, press
and hold a programming button 1, 2, or 3
for the desired seat position.
When the seat is in the programmed
position, a beep sound is heard.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
2-9
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page21
Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM
Form No.8AT5-EA-09E