Mazda RX-8 Guide

2010 m{ZD{ RX-8
SM{RT ST{RT GUIDE
Optional equipment shown.
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 1 5/4/09 9:46:35 AM

Key
21
ADVANCED KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
  
  
  
  
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
   Unlock the driver’s door


  Unlock all doors



  Open the trunk

  Lock all doors


  Open the front windows




  Close front windows and
moon roof


Trunk Request Switch
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
  Start the engine


  Shut the engine OFF

   GREEN
GREEN





KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM


Opening the Windows
    • 

Release Button
•





With the Auxiliary Key…
1


2

Door Request Switch
Lock
Trunk
Panic
Alarm
Unlock
Auxiliary Key
Advanced Key
Locking the Doors
    • 

    • 


Panic Alarm
    • 







Unlocking the Doors
    • 

    • 


Opening the Trunk
• 
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 2-3 5/4/09 9:46:54 AM

3 4
Seats
MEMORY SEAT PROGRAMMING SWITCHES
To Program the Driver’s Seat Position
1 
2 
3 


NOTE: 

To Move the Seat to a Programmed Position
   With driver’s door OPEN and ignition OFF

OR
   With driver’s door CLOSED and ignition ON

NOTE: 


ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED DRIVER SEAT
Slide/Tilt Switch



Recline Switch



Lumbar Adjustment



Rear Seat Occupant Exiting






RECARO SEATS
Seatback angle
(RECARO seat)


Seat Warmer
Front Seat Warmer



  
 
NOTE:

FUEL DOOR RELEASE
(located on floor in front of driver’s seat)


FUEL REQUIREMENTS









193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 4-5 5/4/09 9:47:13 AM

Driver’s View (shown with optional
5 6
Navigation System)
LIGHTS/TURN
SIGNALS
(P. 11)
CRUISE
CONTROL
WIPER/WASHER
(P. 12)
NAVIGATION/
AUDIO
(PP. 21-24)
ASHTRAY/
LIGHTER
STEERING SHIFT
(A/T ONLY)
(PP. 9-10)
AUDIO SYSTEM
WITHOUT NAVIGATION
(PP. 19-20)
HOOD RELEASE
BLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE (P. 25)
/AUDIO
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(PP. 15, 17-18)
HAZARD WARNING
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF INDICATOR
CLIMATE
CONTROL
(PP. 17-18)
DSC OFF
Dynamic Stability Control
LIGHTING
CONTROL
REMOTE TRUNK
LID RELEASE
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 6-7 5/4/09 9:47:35 AM

Instrument Cluster
7 8
Low Washer Fluid Level
Charging System
Malfunction
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light


Cruise On Indicator
Light (AMBER)/Cruise Set
Indicator Light (GREEN)
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)


Headlight High Beams On
Lights On (Exterior Lights)
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Headlight Auto
Leveling Malfunction
ABS
(Antilock Brake System)
Malfunction
Security Indicator Light
Brake Warning Light


TACHOMETER /
VARIABLE RED ZONE
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Power Steering
Malfunction
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction
A/T Shift Position Indicator
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Off Indicator Light


Check Engine Light
Low Engine Oil Level
Low Engine Coolant Level
Seat Belt
Unbuckled/Malfunction
KEY Warning Light (RED)


KEY Indicator Light (GREEN)




Door Ajar
Low Fuel Level
SPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER/TRIP
METER SELECTOR
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
SPEED UNIT
SELECTOR
GEAR INDICATOR
(A/T ONLY)
FUEL GAUGE
DSC
OFF
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: 
NOTE: 


193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 8-9 5/4/09 9:47:50 AM

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION



P = Park
  



R = Reverse
N = Neutral
  
D = Drive (Overdrive)
  



Direct Mode





To Shift Up to a Higher Gear:
  
  
To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
  
  
Feature Highlights
910
Sport AT Manual Shift Mode
AT



NOTE:  

To Use Manual Shift Mode:
  
OR
  
  
OR
  
  
To Shift Up to a Higher Gear:
  
To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
  
6-SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Down
Up
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 10-11 5/4/09 9:48:07 AM

11 12
Feature Highlights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for
High Beams
:

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO:


N O T E : 

- More sensitive
+ Less sensitive
AUTO
(auto wipers)
OFF
MIST
(single swipe)
LO
(low
speed wipers)
HI
(high
speed wipers)
Pull lever
to dispense
washer fluid
AUTO: 



:


:


193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 12-13 5/4/09 9:48:19 AM

13 14
PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION
USING THE AUX JACK






NOTE: 


1 
2   

3 
4 
Without Navigation System:
   
With Navigation System: 
   
   
5 
NOTE: 









ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE
Feature Highlights
FREESTYLE DOORS
  

  

  
Freestyle Door
Handle
Auto-Dimming Mirror
  

  
NOTE: 


HomeLink®
  


  
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator Light
Auto-Dimming
On
HomeLink Light
Sensor
Auto-Dimming
Off
On Off
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 14-15 5/4/09 9:48:37 AM

Feature Highlights
15 16
  
  
  ®
  
  
Information Display Functions (See the top of pages 17 and 18)
ENGINE OIL
Check engine oil level when refueling




AEngine Oil Dipstick
 

BEngine Cover
  


CEngine Oil Filler Cap
  
  
 



A
B
C
.5qt
1.0qt
1.5qt
2.0qt
Full
Low
INSTANT MOBILITY SYSTEM (IMS)






VARIABLE RED ZONE








Red Zone
SHORT TRIP DRIVING




193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 16-17 5/4/09 9:49:07 AM

17 18
Fan Control Dial
 


 


Temperature
Control Dial
1



2








Manual Climate Control Automatic Climate Control
Mode Selector Dial
  
  
  
  

  
  

  

  

  


  
  


 

  



Mode Selector Dial
  
  
  
  

  
  

  

  

  


  
  


 

  



MODE
Fan Control Dial


Temperature
Control Dial
 




NOTE: 







Information Display Information Display
NOTE: 




















MODE
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 18-19 5/4/09 9:49:20 AM

Audio Controls Without Navigation
19 20
AUDIO SYSTEM ON


MEDIA SELECTION
Radio:



CD: 
SAT:
®

MEDIA:

TUNING


Manual:

Seek:
 


  Scan:



Preset Channel:





  Auto Memory Tuning:









LOADING A CD
Single CD Player
 



In-Dash CD Changer
 


PL AY ING A CD
•
•
 
•
 
•
 
Outside Temperature Display



  H

  M

NOTE::00 

SETTING YOUR CLOCK
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 20-21 5/4/09 9:49:27 AM

Audio Controls With Navigation
21 22
AUDIO SYSTEM ON


MEDIA SELECTION


Radio:



DISC:
SAT:®


AUX1:

AUX2:
TUNING


Manual:


Seek/Track:





  Scan:



Preset Channel:

®
1
2
3 
   
4 
   
   
   
5 
   
   
   


Auto Memory Tuning:










Outside Temperature Display



NOTE: 




1. MENU
2.
3.

4.+-

5.+30
-30

6.
SETTING YOUR CLOCK
1.

2.     
LOAD /
3.LOAD

4.
5 . 




TO LOAD/PLAY A CD
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 22-23 5/4/09 9:49:36 AM

Navigation System
23
Insert map disc into lower DVD slot
24


 

 

 
NOTE: 

1 
2 
LOAD /

3 

4 
  
5 
6 
7 
LOAD /

INSERTING THE MAP DISC
Disc A OCIROTREUPIIAWAH Disc B OCIROTREUPIIAWAH
DISC A DISC B
SELECTING A DESTINATION USING A STREET ADDRESS


1 
2 
3 
4 

5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
NOTE: 

SELECTING A POINT OF INTEREST (POI)
NEAR YOUR CURRENT LOCATION
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 

7 
8 

9 
10 


193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 24-25 5/4/09 9:49:43 AM

25
PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH®PHONE
NOTE: 
®
1 ®
2  
3 “Set-up”
4 “Pairing options”
5 “Pair”
6 
7 
“Yes”“No”

8 
®

9 
10 
“Heather’s Phone”
11 
  “Yes”
12 
13 

NOTE:
•
®

• ®800-430-0153
 www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
•
 
TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL
1  “Dial”
2 
“Yes”
    
  
NOTE: 

Bluetooth®
®
MyMazda.com—The Ofcial
Site for Mazda Owners
Register today on MyMazda.com—the ultimate
destination for Mazda Owners. Once registered,
you’ll be able to take advantage of benefits
exclusively for Mazda owners:
•Insideraccesstoexclusiveevents
and promotions
 •Personalizedmaintenanceschedules
 •Zoom-ZoomOwnerMagazine
 •Warrantyinformationandanon-line
Owner’s Manual
 •Wallpaper,videosandotherfunstuff
 •Accessoriesspecicallydesignedfor
your vehicle
 •CarCareDiscountCouponsavailable
fromyourMazdaDealer
Visit and register at MyMazda.com today!
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 26-27 5/4/09 9:49:45 AM

Customer Delivery Checklist Customer Delivery Checklist
DEALERSHIP DATE
SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME
VIN E-MAIL
Smart Start Guide
 

Warranty Information
 

 
MyMazda.com
 

Owner’s Manual
PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS:
Review the following items with the customer
SERVICE DEPARTMENT







Scheduled Maintenance
Windshield Cling Reminder
Affix to inside windshield
Keyless Entry ...............................1-2





Starting The Engine....................... 2
  
 


Seats ............................................ 3-4



Fuel Door Release .........................4
Trunk Release Button.................... 5
Driver’s View ............................... 5-6

Instrument Cluster ......................7-8
 

Exterior Lighting Controls ...........11
Wiper/Washer................................12
Rear Doors ....................................13
VEHICLE PRESENTATION:
Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation
AUX Input...................................... 13
Auto Dimming Mirror................... 14
Flat Tire ......................................... 15


Checking Engine Oil .................... 16

 
 

Climate Control ..........................17-18


Audio Controls ......................... 19-22

Set Clock .................................. 19, 22
Navigation System* .................. 23-24

 
 
 
Bluetooth®Hands-Free*................. 25

 
 
 
800-430-0153
SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER
All items in the Customer Delivery Checklist have been reviewed with the customer and
the first maintenance appointment has been scheduled:
*if equipped
Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 28-29 5/4/09 9:49:54 AM





FREE FULL CIRCLE SERVICE INSPECTION
We’re committed to providing expert Mazda service.


COMPLIMENTARYMULTI-POINTINSPECTION








GENUINE MAZDA SERVICE
Because you and your Mazda deserve the best















* See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details.
** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to find a
participating Mazda Full Circle Service Dealer.
Customer Assistance Center: 1-800-222-5500
Roadside Assistance Contact: 1-800-866-1998
193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 30 5/4/09 9:49:56 AM