2011 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 steering

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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
18 FOG 15A Fog lights
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19 A/C 10A Air conditioner
20 IG 40A For protection of various circuits
21 P.WIND 1 30A Power window
22 IG KEY 15A For protection of various circuits
23 STOP 10A Brake lights
24 FUEL PUMP 20A Fuel pump
25 HORN 15A Horn
26 HAZARD 15A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights
27 ETV 15A Electric throttle valve
28 ST 10A Starter
29 WIPER 20A Windshield wiper and washer
30 TCM 15A TCM
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31 ENGINE 15AEngine control system, Supplemental restraint system, ABS,
Power steering
32 TAIL 10ATaillights, License plate light, Parking lights, Front side-maker
lights, Rear side-marker lights
33 ILLUMI 7.5A Illumination
34 EGI COMP1 15A Engine control system
35 EGI COMP2 10A Engine control system
36 EGI INJ 15A Fuel injector
37 P.WIND 2 20A Power window
38 EPS 60A Power steering
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Maintenance and Care
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To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
will be affected, it can be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.
CAUTION
Use only recommended cleaners and
procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
Piano black panel
The following parts are fitted with panels
that have been treated with a special
coating that resists scratching.
lCenter panellDoor switch panellSteering wheel (partial)
When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a
soft cloth to wipe off dirt from the surface.
NOTE
Scratches or nicks on the panels resulting from
the use of a hard brush or cloth may not be
repairable.
qCleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Follow instructions. Don't bleach
or dye the webbing; this may weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry
the belt webbing and make sure there is
no remaining moisture before retracting
them.
WARNING
Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
replace damaged seat belts
immediately:
Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision, damaged
belts cannot provide adequate
protection.
qCleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them
with glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the container.
CAUTION
ØDo not scrape or scratch the inside
of the window glass. It could
damage the thermal filaments
and the antenna lines.
ØWhen washing the inside of the
window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water,
gently wiping the thermal
filaments and the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products
could damage the thermal
filaments and the antenna lines.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern
or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be
weakened if rotated from side to side.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
ØTires not of the designated size
ØTires of different sizes or types at the same time
ØTires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
qReplacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle,
familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings,
from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-70
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 ......................................... 5-63
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-6
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-6
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-41
Gauge ......................................... 5-39
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-36
Panel description ........................ 8-39
Replacement ............................... 8-36
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-36
Glove Compartment .......................... 6-85
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-70
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlight Washer .............................. 5-68
H
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-59
Flashing ...................................... 5-62
High-low beam .......................... 5-61
Leveling ..................................... 5-62
On reminder ............................... 5-61
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-70
Hood Release .................................... 3-43
Horn .................................................. 5-69
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Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-20
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-78
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-46
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-49
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-41
Cruise ......................................... 5-55
DSC OFF .................................... 5-55
Headlight auto-leveling
malfunction ................................ 5-56
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-54
KEY ............................................ 5-52
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-56
Security ...................................... 5-53
Shift position .............................. 5-54
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-55
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-57
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Information Display .......................... 6-80
Audio display ............................. 6-82
Climate control display .............. 6-82
Clock .......................................... 6-81
Information display functions .... 6-80
Outside temperature display ....... 6-81
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-33
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-36
Interior Care ...................................... 8-48
Interior Lights ................................... 6-78
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-20
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-21
Keys .................................................. 3-20
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-63
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-28
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-82
Lighting Control ............................... 5-59
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-9
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-8
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
M
Manual Transmission Operation ....... 5-11
Recommendations for shifting.... 5-12
Map Lights ........................................ 6-79
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-36
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-69
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-54
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-55
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-44
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-37
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-54
Outside Temperature Display ............ 6-81
Overhead Console ............................. 6-85
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-79
Overheating ....................................... 7-17
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-42
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-27
Power Steering .................................. 5-22
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-22
Power Windows ................................ 3-34
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-23
R
Rear Quarter Windows ..................... 3-41
Rear Seat ........................................... 2-12
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R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-68
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-55
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-27
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-14
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-40
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-19
Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Belt reminder .............................. 2-24
Emergency locking .................... 2-17
Extender ..................................... 2-22
Location of seat belt ................... 2-18
Pregnant women ........................ 2-17
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-20
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-15
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-24
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-6
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ..................................... 2-12
Seat warmer ................................ 2-13
Security System
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-46
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-49
Service Publications .......................... 9-42
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speed Unit Selector ........................... 5-37
Speedometer ...................................... 5-37
S
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-46
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-40
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-54
Horn ........................................... 5-69
Storage Box ...................................... 6-86
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-85
Center console ............................ 6-86
Coin box ..................................... 6-85
Glove compartment .................... 6-85
Overhead console ....................... 6-85
Storage box ................................ 6-86
Sunshade ........................................... 3-45
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-78
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-38
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-26
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-51
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-25
Tire Information ................................ 9-21
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-30
System error activation .............. 5-34
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-32
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-34
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