Mazda RX-8 - Driving Your Mazda

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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
Turning the Engine Off ............................................ ................. 5-5
Brake System ............... ............................................................. 5-6
Manual Transmission Operation ............................................. 5-11
Automatic Transmission Controls ............................ ............... 5-14
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-22
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-23
Traction Control System (TCS)
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........................................... 5-26
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
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........................................ 5-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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......................................... 5-30
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-36
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-36
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-41
Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-41
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-57
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-59
Lighting Control .............................. ....................................... 5-59
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-63
Fog Lights
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............................................................................ 5-63
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-64
Headlight Washer
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................................................................. 5-68
Rear Window Defroster .................................................. ......... 5-68
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-69
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-70
HomeLink Wireless Control System
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