Mazda 2005 RX-8 Automobile User Manual


 
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Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2
Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-3
Brake System .......................................................................... .. 5-4
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................... 5-8
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5-10
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-16
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-17
Traction Control System (TCS)
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........................................... 5-21
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
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........................................ 5-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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......................................... 5-25
Instrument Cluster and Indicators.............. .............................. 5-30
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-30
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-36
Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-36
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-48
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-49
Lighting Control ...................................................... ............... 5-49
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-51
Fog Lights
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Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-52
Headlight Washer
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................................................................. 5-54
Rear Window Defroster........................................................... 5-54
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-55
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-56
HomeLink Wireless Control System
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