MG RX8 - Starting and Driving

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StartingandDriving

184Keys

188

ChildProofLocks

189AlarmSystem

198StartingandStoppingEngine

203EconomicalandEnvironmentalDriving

207

CatalyticConverter

209FuelSystem

211AutomaticTransmission

218

TODAll-WheelDriveSystem

224BrakeSystem

235StabilityControlSystem(SCS)and

TractionControlSystem(TCS)

237Start-StopIntelligentFuelSaving

System

242CruiseControlSystem

245

ParkingAidSystem

248TyrePressureMonitoringSystem

(TPMS)

249LoadCarrying

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Table of Contents1
Preface17
Introduction17
The Owner's Handbook17
Announcement17
Symbols Used19
Vehicle Identification Information20
Vehicle Identification20
Vehicle Identification Label21
Instruments and Controls23
Instruments and Controls24
Instrument Pack26
Instrument Pack - Color Display26
Instrument Pack - Mono Display27
Information Centre29
Information Centre - Color Display29
Information Centre - Mono Display36
Warning Lights and Indicators44
Lights and Switches53
Master Light Switch53
Headlamp Levelling Adjustment55
Fog Lamps Switch56
Lighting Lever Switch57
Hazard Warning Lamps58
Wipers and Washers59
Front Windscreen Wiper Controls59
Programmed Wipe60
Rear Windscreen Wiper Controls61
Steering System62
Adjustment of Steering Column62
Horn63
Rearview Mirrors64
Exterior Rearview Mirrors64
Interior Rearview Mirror66
Sunvisor68
Windows69
Power Operated Window Switch69
Window Operation69
Sunroof71
Instructions71
Sunroof Operation71
Interior Light76
Front Interior Lamps76
Second-Row Interior Lamps76
Third-Row Interior Lamps77
Automatic Operation77
Map Pocket Atmosphere Lamp78
Power Socket79
Front Console Power Socket79
Rear Console Power Socket80
Rear Loadspace Power Socket80
Wireless Charging System for Mobile Phones82
Wireless Charging of Mobile Phones82
Storage Devices84
Instructions84
Glove Box84
Storage Box - Driver Side85
Centre Console Front Storage Box85
Cubby Box86
Centre Console Rear Storage Box86
Glasses Box87
Central Boot Storage Compartment87
Luggage Cover88
Refit88
Precautions90
Storage90
Cup Holder91
Centre Console Cup Holder91
Second-Row Seat Armrest and Cup Holder91
Roof Luggage Rack93
Maximum Authorised Load for the Roof93
Periodical Check94
Air Conditioning95
Ventilation96
Air Conditioning Filter98
Vents98
Automatic Temperature Control101
Touchscreen Control Interface101
Front Control Panel107
Rear Control Panel109
Independent Air Cleaner113
Air Cleaner Control Interface114
Air Cleaner Filter Element115
Air Cleaner ON/OFF115
Blower Speed Control115
Automatic Mode115
Air Quality Display116
Entertainment System117
Important Safety Information117
Cautions for Using Screen118
Playable File Format for Entertainment System119
Basic Operations119
Bluetooth Phone127
Entertainment137
Interconnection between Vehicle and Mobile Phone143
4D Avm145
Air Conditioning (A/C)145
Car Setting146
System Setting150
Seats and Restraints157
Seats158
Overview158
Head Restraints158
Front Seat159
Second-Row Seats161
Third-Row Seats163
Seat Ventilation Function164
Seat Heating Function164
Driver Seat Welcome Function165
Personalized Settings of Driving166
Seat Belts168
Protection Provided by Seat Belts169
Wearing Seat Belts170
How Children Use Seat Belts175
Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners177
Seat Belt Checks, Maintenance and Replacement178
Airbag Supplementary Restraint System180
Overview180
Airbag Deployment181
Conditions in Which Airbags will Not Deploy184
Service and Replacement of Airbags185
Disposal of Airbags186
Child Restraints188
Important Safety Instructions about Using Child Restraints188
Child Restraints Groups191
Approved Child Restraint Positions194
Starting and Driving199
Keys200
Overview200
Replacing the Battery201
Child Proof Locks204
Alarm System205
Engine Immobiliser205
Body Antitheft System205
Manual Tailgate209
Electric Tailgate210
Tailgate Emergency Open213
Starting and Stopping Engine214
Ignition Switch214
Starting the Engine215
Stopping the Engine217
Economical and Environmental Driving219
Running-In219
Environment Protection219
Economic Driving219
Driving in Special Environment221
Check and Service222
Catalytic Converter223
Fuel System225
Fuel Requirements225
Fuel Filler226
Refueling226
Automatic Transmission227
Instructions227
Gear Shift227
Control Mode231
TOD All-Wheel Drive System234
All Terrain Mode Knob234
Driving Mode236
Malfunction Indicator Lamp237
Differential Lock238
Brake System240
Foot Brake240
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)240
Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA)241
Hill Hold Control (HHC)241
Auto Hold242
Active Rollover Protection (ARP)244
Hill Descent Control (HDC)245
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)247
Emergency Braking Hazard Warning Lights Control (HAZ)248
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)249
Stability Control System (SCS) and Traction Control System (TCS)251
Start-Stop Intelligent Fuel Saving System253
Automatic Shutdown of Engine254
Automatic Engine Start255
Battery256
Start-Stop Intelligent Fuel Saving System Failure257
Starter Inoperative, Serious Battery Capacity Loss257
Cruise Control System258
Parking Aid System261
Ultrasonic Sensor Parking Aid261
Parking Camera263
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)264
Load Carrying265
Trunk Loading265
Internal Loading266
Emergency Information267
Hazard Warning Devices268
Hazard Warning Lamps268
Warning Triangle268
Jump Starting269
Using Booster Cables269
Starting the Vehicle269
Vehicle Recovery271
Towing for Recovery271
Transporter or Trailer with Rope273
Wheel Replacement274
Spare Wheel and Tool Kit274
Wheel Replacement275
Fuse Replacement278
Fuse278
Battery Fuse Box279
Engine Compartment Fuse Box280
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box283
Bulb Replacement286
Bulb Specification286
Maintenance289
Maintenance290
Routine Servicing290
Bonnet293
Opening the Bonnet293
Closing the Bonnet293
Bonnet Open Alarm293
Engine Compartment295
2.0L Turbocharged Engine Compartment295
Engine296
2.0L Turbocharged Engine Oil296
Engine Oil Level Check and Top up297
Engine Oil Specification297
Cooling System299
Coolant Check and Refill299
Coolant Specification299
Brake301
Brake Pads301
Brake Fluid Check and Top up301
Brake Fluid Specification302
Steering303
Power Steering Fluid Check and Top up303
Power Steering Fluid Specification304
Battery305
Battery Maintenance305
Battery Replacement305
Washer307
Washer Fluid Check and Top up307
Washer Nozzles307
Washer Fluid Specification308
Wipers309
Wiper Blades309
Replacing Front Windscreen Wiper Blades310
Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blades311
Tyres312
Overview312
Tyre Check314
Tyre Wear Indicators314
Replacement of Tyres315
Wheel Fitment Rotation315
Tyre/Snow Chains316
Cleaning and Vehicle Care318
Automobile External Care318
Automobile Internal Care323
Technical Data325
Technical Data Dimensions326
Weights328
Major Parameters of Engine329
Dynamic Performance Parameters330
Recommended Fluids and Capacities331
Four-Wheel Alignment Parameter Table (Unladen)332
Wheels and Tyres332

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