Mazda CX-8 User manual

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some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2018 Mazda Motor Corporation
April 2018 (Print1)
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We want to help you get the most driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's
manual, when read from cover to cover,
can do that in many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of the
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
Mazda. By reading your manual, you can
find out about the features, important
safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.
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How to Use This Manual
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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
7
Customer Information
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.
8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
9
Index
10
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1Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview..............................1-2
Interior Equipment (View A)........1-2
Interior Equipment (View B)........1-3
Interior Equipment (View C)........1-4
Interior Equipment (View D)........1-5
Interior Equipment (View E)........1-6
Exterior Overview............................. 1-7
Front............................................. 1-7
Rear...............................................1-8
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Interior Equipment (View A)
①Wiper and washer lever.........................................................................................page 4-55
②Audio control switches..........................................................................................page 5-13
③INFO switch.......................................................................................................... page 4-22
④Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
switches............................................................................................................... page 4-116
⑤Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-49
⑥Turn and lane-change signal..................................................................................page 4-54
⑦Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-12
⑧Power window switches........................................................................................page 3-29
⑨Power window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-30
⑩Outside mirror folding switch............................................................................... page 3-26
⑪Outside mirror switch............................................................................................page 3-26
⑫Power liftgate switch.............................................................................................page 3-16
⑬TCS OFF Switch................................................................................................... page 4-73
⑭Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF
switch.................................................................................................................. page 4-132
⑮i-stop OFF switch..................................................................................................page 4-16
⑯Parking sensor switch......................................................................................... page 4-203
⑰360° View Monitor switch..................................................................................page 4-158
⑱Heated steering wheel........................................................................................... page 2-27
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View B)
①Glove compartment...............................................................................................page 5-78
②Seat warmer switches............................................................................................page 2-26
③Hazard warning flasher switch..............................................................................page 4-60
④Audio.....................................................................................................................page 5-17
⑤Instrument cluster..................................................................................................page 4-19
⑥Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-31
⑦Instrument panel illumination knob...................................................................... page 4-20
⑧Remote fuel-filler flap release...............................................................................page 3-24
⑨Bonnet release handle............................................................................................page 6-11
⑩Horn.......................................................................................................................page 4-59
⑪Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5
⑫Push button start......................................................................................................page 4-4
⑬Air-conditioning system..........................................................................................page 5-2
⑭Rear window defogger switch...............................................................................page 4-58
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View C)
①Vent......................................................................................................................... page 5-3
②Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-27
③Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-72
④Front overhead lights.............................................................................................page 5-72
⑤Overhead console.................................................................................................. page 5-78
⑥Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-72
⑦Bottle holder..........................................................................................................page 5-77
⑧Seat belt.................................................................................................................page 2-29
⑨Head restraint........................................................................................................ page 2-23
⑩Front seat.................................................................................................................page 2-5
⑪Centre console....................................................................................................... page 5-78
⑫USB port................................................................................................................page 5-14
⑬Auxiliary jack........................................................................................................page 5-14
⑭Cup holder............................................................................................................. page 5-76
⑮AUTOHOLD switch............................................................................................. page 4-67
⑯Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch....................................................................page 4-62
⑰Commander switch................................................................................................page 5-17
⑱Selector lever.........................................................................................................page 4-41
⑲Accessory socket...................................................................................................page 5-74
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View D)
①Centre map lights.................................................................................................. page 5-72
②Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-12
③Power window switch........................................................................................... page 3-29
④Rear coat hook.......................................................................................................page 5-82
⑤Sunshade............................................................................................................... page 5-83
⑥Bottle holder..........................................................................................................page 5-77
⑦Head restraint........................................................................................................ page 2-23
⑧Cup holder.............................................................................................................page 5-77
⑨Rear overhead light............................................................................................... page 5-72
⑩Cargo securing loops.............................................................................................page 5-80
⑪Third-row seat....................................................................................................... page 2-21
⑫Child safety lock................................................................................................... page 3-13
⑬Armrest box...........................................................................................................page 5-79
⑭USB power outlet..................................................................................................page 5-75
⑮ISOFIX anchors.................................................................................................... page 2-54
⑯Cup holder.............................................................................................................page 5-77
⑰Armrest..................................................................................................................page 2-18
⑱Second-row seat.................................................................................................... page 2-17
⑲Air-conditioning system..........................................................................................page 5-9
⑳Seat warmer switches............................................................................................page 2-26
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View E)
①Shopping bag hook................................................................................................page 5-82
②Anchor brackets.................................................................................................... page 2-50
③Accessory socket...................................................................................................page 5-74
④Cargo securing loops.............................................................................................page 5-80
⑤Cargo sub-compartment........................................................................................ page 5-80
⑥Lever..................................................................................................................... page 2-21
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-6 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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