2009 RX8 RX-8 OWNER MANUAL

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How to Use This Manual
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. The symbol below in this manual means "Do not do this" or "Do not let this happen". NOTE
A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.

The symbol below, located on some parts of the vehicle, indicates that this manual contains information related to the part. Please refer to the manual for a detailed explanation.

Index: A good place to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual. You'll find several WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

Table of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.

Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.

Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.

Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.

Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system.

In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.

Index