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Mazda RX-8 (2011 year). Instruction - part 19

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Information Display

Audio display

Clock

Climate control display /
Ambient temperature display

Hands-free display

qInformation Display Functions

The information display has the following functions:

Clock

Outside Temperature Display

Climate Control Display

Audio Display

Bluetooth Hands-Free Display

Refer to Bluetooth Hands-Free on page 6-57.

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qClock

When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the time is displayed.

Without navigation system

Time setting

1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.

2. Adjust the time using the time setting

buttons ( ,

The hours advance while the time
setting button ( ) is pressed.
The minutes advance while the time
setting button (

) is pressed.

Time resetting

1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.

2. Press and hold the :00 button for 1.5

seconds or more. The displayed time
flashes.

3. When the button is released, the time

will be reset as follows:

(Example)
12:01

―12:29→12:00

12:30

―12:59→1:00

NOTE

When the button is released, the seconds will
start at

“00”.

With navigation system

Refer to the separate manual

“NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.
NOTE

Minutes and seconds are adjusted by the GPS,
however, it is necessary to adjust hours under
the following conditions:

Driving across different time zones

Daylight saving time start and end

qOutside Temperature Display

When the ignition is switched ON, press
the

switch to display the

ambient temperature.

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NOTE

Under the following conditions, the ambient
temperature display may differ from the
actual ambient temperature depending on
the surroundings and vehicle conditions:

Significantly cold or hot temperatures.

Sudden changes in ambient temperature.

The vehicle is parked.

The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

Press the

switch for a few

seconds or more to switch the display from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice versa.

(With fully automatic climate control
system)
Press the

switch again to switch

the display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.

qClimate Control Display

The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to

“Climate Control System”

(page 6-2).

qAudio Display

The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to

“Audio System” (page 6-15).

Lighter

Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.

1. Open the cover.

2. Press the lighter in and release it. When

ready for use, it automatically pops out.

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CAUTION

Ø Do not touch the metal part of the

lighter, you may burn yourself.

Ø Do not hold the lighter in because

it will overheat.

Ø Do not use the lighter socket for

plug-in accessories such as
shavers and coffee pots. They may
damage it or cause electrical
failure. Use only a genuine Mazda
lighter or the equivalent.

Ø If the lighter does not pop out

within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.

Ashtray

CAUTION

Do not use the ashtray for trash. You
might start a fire.

To use, open the cover.

To remove, open the cover and pull up the
ashtray.

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Cup Holder

WARNING

Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:

Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.

Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:

Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.

CAUTION

To reduce the possibility of injury in
an accident or a sudden stop, keep
cup holders closed when not in use.

qFront

To use, slide the lid while pushing the
button until you hear a click sound.

CAUTION

Do not use a cup holder with the lid
unlocked. During sudden braking or
maneuvering, the lid could slide
forward causing the cup contents to
spill.

qRear

To use, pull the lid up.

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Storage Compartments

WARNING

Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:

Driving with the storage boxes open
is dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident or
a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.

CAUTION

Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or
the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.

qOverhead Console

This console box is designed to store
accessories. Push and release to open.

qCoin Box

To open, press the release catch down and
pull the lid downward.

qGlove Compartment

To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
Insert the key (auxiliary key

) and turn it

clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
* Advanced key equipped vehicle

Unlock

Lock

To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.

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qCenter Console

Front

1. Slide the lid while pushing the button

until you hear a click sound.

2. Open the lid.

Rear

To open, pull the release catch.

CAUTION

Do not place bottles filled with fluid
(e.g. cosmetic fragrance) in the
console box. If the fluid leaks, it could
damage the electrical wiring.

qStorage Box

The storage box is designed to store
accessories.

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To open, squeeze the latch and pull the lid
down.
When closing the storage box, put the
storage box back in its original position
until you hear a click sound.

NOTE

When using the storage box to store heavy
accessories, remove the storage box before
placing or removing the accessories.

Insert the key (auxiliary key

) and turn it

clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
* Advanced key equipped vehicle

Lock

Unlock

Loading long objects with storage box
removed

The storage box can be removed for
convenient loading of long objects such as
skis placed through the trunk.

WARNING

Secure long objects in the trunk so that
they cannot be thrown forward in the
cabin and avoid sudden breaking or
maneuvering:

Sudden braking or maneuvering
while long objects are loaded
through the removed storage box
area and into the trunk is dangerous.
Operation of the shift/selector lever
could be obstructed resulting in a
serious accident.

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Accessory Socket

The accessory socket can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The accessory socket is in the center
console.

CAUTION

Ø To prevent accessory socket

damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following:

Do not use accessories that
require more than 120 W (DC 12
V, 10 A).

Do not use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.

Close the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and
liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.

Correctly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.

Ø Noise may occur on the audio

playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.

Ø Depending on the device

connected to the accessory socket,
the vehicle's electrical system may
be affected, which could cause the
warning light to illuminate.
Disconnect the connected device
and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is
resolved, disconnect the device
from the socket and switch the
ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the socket for long periods with the engine
off or idling.

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In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2

Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2

Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3

Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ............................................................................................. 7-5
Changing the Tire .................................................................... 7-11

Overheating ................................................................................. 7-17

Overheating ............................................................................. 7-17

Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-19

Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-19
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-20
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-23

Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-24

Towing Description ................................................................. 7-24
Tiedown Hooks ....................................................................... 7-25
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-27

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Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.

NOTE

The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.

Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.

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Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Tool box

Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit

Jack

Jack handle

Tiedown eyelet

Lug wrench

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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qJack

To remove the jack

1. Open the tool box.

2. Turn the jack screw counterclockwise.

To secure the jack

Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

qSpare Tire

A temporary spare tire is not equipped
with your Mazda. If an emergency tire
repair is needed, repair the flat tire with
the emergency flat tire repair kit (page
7-5). If you require a temporary spare tire,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When installing a temporary spare tire,
follow the manufacturer's instructions for
the temporary spare tire.

The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.

WARNING

Do not install the temporary spare tire
in place of the rear wheels (driving
wheels):

Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the rear driving wheels is
dangerous. Especially on ice or snow.
Handling will be affected. You could
lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Move a regular tire to
the rear wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the front.

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Flat Tire

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CAUTION

Ø When using the temporary spare

tire, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire.
Drive carefully.

Ø To avoid damage to the temporary

spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:

Do not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).

Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire's, so the
ground clearance is reduced
about 25 mm (1 in).

Do not use a tire chain on this
tire because it won't fit
properly.

Do not use your temporary
spare tire on any other vehicle;
it has been designed only for
your Mazda.

Use only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.

(With limited slip differential)
When using the temporary spare tire
on the rear axle, replace it with a
standard tire as soon as possible. The
size difference between the spare and
the standard tire will cause the
limited slip differential to
malfunction.

NOTE

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used (page 5-32).

Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat
Tire Repair Kit

The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit
included with your Mazda is for a
temporary repair of a slightly damaged
flat tire resulting from running over nails
or similar sharp objects on the road
surface.

NOTE

Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire.
In the event of a flat tire, use the emergency
flat tire repair kit to repair the tire temporarily.
When doing the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the emergency flat tire repair kit.
After temporarily repairing a tire with the
emergency flat tire repair kit, take your vehicle
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the tire
replaced.

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Flat Tire

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qAbout the IMS Emergency Flat

Tire Repair Kit

The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit
includes the following items.

Tire sealant

Injection hose

Compressor

Repaired tire
sticker

Valve core
tool

Spare valve
core

Speed restriction
sticker

Instructions

Case

WARNING

Do not allow children to touch the tire
sealant:

Ingestion of tire sealant is dangerous.
In the event tire sealant is
accidentally swallowed, drink large
amounts of water immediately and
seek medical assistance.

Do not allow children to touch the tire
sealant:

Tire sealant that comes into contact
with the eyes and skin is dangerous.
If tire sealant enters the eyes or
contacts the skin, flush immediately
with large amounts of water and
seek medical assistance.

NOTE

The tire sealant cannot be reused. Purchase
new tire sealant at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

The emergency flat tire repair kit cannot be
used in the following cases.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The period of effective use for the tire
sealant has expired. (The period of
effectiveness is indicated on the bottle
label.)

The tear or puncture exceeds about
4 mm (0.16 in).

The damage has occurred to an area of
the tire other than the tread.

The vehicle has been driven with nearly
no air remaining in the tire.

The tire has come off the wheel rim.

Damage to the wheel rim has occurred.

The tire has two or more punctures.

qUsing the IMS Emergency Flat

Tire Repair Kit

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and set the parking brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and
turn off the engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

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4. Unload passengers and luggage, and

remove the emergency flat tire repair
kit.

5. Shake the tire sealant well.

CAUTION

If the bottle is shaken after the
injection hose is screwed on, tire
sealant could spray out from the
injection hose. Tire sealant
contacting clothing or other objects
may be impossible to remove. Shake
the bottle before screwing on the
injection hose.

NOTE

The tire sealant can be used at outside
temperatures down to _30°C (_22°F).
In extremely cold temperatures (0°C (32°F) or
below), the tire sealant hardens easily and
injection of the sealant will be difficult. Warm
the sealant inside the vehicle before doing the
injection work.

6. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw

on the injection hose with the bottle's
inner cap left on to break the inner cap.

Injection hose

Bottle

7. Remove the valve cap from the flat

tire. Press the back of a valve core tool
to the core of the tire valve and bleed
all the remaining air.

Valve core tool

Valve

Valve cap

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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