Mazda 2007 RX-8 - Starting and Driving

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Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2
Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transmission Operation ............... ................................ 5-9
Automatic Transmission Controls ........................................... 5-11
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-18
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-19
Traction Control System (TCS)
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........................................... 5-23
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
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........................................ 5-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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......................................... 5-27
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-33
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-33
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-39
Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-39
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-53
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-55
Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-55
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-57
Fog Lights
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............................................................................ 5-57
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-58
Headlight Washer
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................................................................. 5-60
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-60
Horn ......................................................................... ............... 5-61
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... ....................................... 5-62
HomeLink Wireless Control System
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