2011 RX-8

Engine & Mechanical
standard option Accessory not available

Engine Type

232-hp, RENESIS 2-rotor, rotary engine with 6-speed manual transmission (212-hp, 6-speed Sport automatic transmission) and 3-stage variable induction system (VIS)

Motorsports-Inspired R3

R3 trim includes standard 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels, performance-tuned suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers and Recaro front sport leather- and cloth-trimmed seats

Available Features

Available Bose audio system, Bluetooth hands-free phone capability, heated front seats and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System

Safety Features

Standard safety features include advanced front air bags, front side-impact air bags, side-impact air curtains and Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

2011 RX-8 Engine

Engine type Engine code Horsepower - Manual transmission - Automatic transmission Torque Redline - Manual transmission - Automatic transmission Displacement (cc) Compression ratio Fuel system Required fuel Ignition system Induction system Exhaust - Manual transmission - Automatic transmission Rotor housing Side housing Emission control type (Fed/Cal)

Grand Touring

1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary RENESIS
232 hp @ 8500 rpm 212 hp @ 7500 rpm 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
9000 rpm 7500 rpm 1308 10:1 Multi-port electronic fuel injection Premium unleaded (91 octane) Electronic 4-coil with iridium-tipped multi-electrode spark plugs 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) and variable fresh air duct
Stainless steel with low back pressure main muffler Stainless steel Aluminum with chrome-steel liner Cast iron Tier2 Bin5 / ULEV II

Fuel economy

Manual transmission (city/hwy)** 16/22
Automatic transmission (city/hwy)**

Drivetrain

Type - Manual transmission - Automatic transmission Driveshaft - Manual transmission - Automatic transmission Limited-slip type - Manual transmission Gear Ratios (:1) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse Final drive 6MT 3.82 2.26 1.54 1.18 1.00 0.79 3.60 4.78 Torque-sensing conical limited-slip differential 6AT 3.54 2.06 1.40 1.00 0.71 0.58 3.17 4.30 Carbon fiber Steel Front-midship engine rear-wheel drive (RWD) with powerplant frame Close-ratio 6-speed manual with short-throw direct linkage shifter 6-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic

Chassis

Body type Brakes - Front - Rear - ABS Steering type Power assist Overall steering ratio Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb (ft) Suspension - Front - Rear - Stabilizer bar (front) - Stabilizer bar (rear) Shock absorbers Wheel size (in) Tire size Tire manufacturer Monocoque unibody with backbone frame construction and front and rear suspension subframes 4-wheel disc 12.7-inch vented disc 11.9-inch vented disc with aluminum calipers 4-wheel, 4-channel with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Rack-and-pinion Direct-drive electric 16.4:1 3.0 34.8 4-wheel independent Double wishbone with forged aluminum control arms Multilink with tubular control arms and aluminum hubs 26.5 mm 16.0 mm Sport-tuned twin-tube (performance-tuned Bilstein monotube on R3) 18 x 8.0 (19 x 8.0 on R3) 225/45R18 (225/40R19 on R3) Bridgestone
Weights / Capacities / Aerodynamics
Curb weight (lbs) - Manual transmission - Automatic transmission Weight distribution (front/rear) 52/48
Fuel capacity (gallons) Oil capacity (quarts) - Manual transmission - Automatic transmission Coefficient of drag (Cd)

7.4 6.7 0.30

Exterior

2011 RX-8 Body

Halogen headlights Xenon High-Intensity-Discharge (HID) low-beam headlights with auto on/off feature Auto-off headlights Halogen fog lights Aluminum-alloy hood and rear doors UV-reducing windshield Variable-intermittent windshield wipers Rain-sensing windshield wipers Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade Dual power side mirrors Heated side mirrors Freestyle door system Body-color door handles Side sill extensions Rear lip spoiler Rear wing spoiler In-glass antenna LED taillights Dual exhaust with chrome tips

Wheels & Tires

18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels 19-inch BBS forged aluminum-alloy wheels Wheel locks 225/45R18 summer performance radial tires 225/40R19 W-speed-rated summer performance radial tires

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in) Track, front (in) Track, rear (in) Length (in) Width (in) Height (in) Minimum ground clearance - laden (in) 106.4 59.1 59.3 175.6 69.7 52.8 4.7

Interior

Manual air conditioning with pollen filter Automatic climate control with pollen filter Power windows with driver's one-touch down/up feature Power door locks with 2-stage unlocking Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls Bluetooth hands-free phone capability Remote keyless entry system Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink Illuminated visor vanity mirrors Tilt steering wheel 12-volt power outlet Remote trunk and fuel-door release Dual front map lights Rear window defogger with timer

Storage

Lockable glove compartment Front center console storage with dual cup holders Overhead sunglasses holder Rear console with covered storage

Seating & Trim

4-passenger seating Manual driver's seat 8-way power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support Recaro front sport seats Manual front passenger seat Rear bucket seats with trunk pass through Driver's seat memory Heated front seats Cloth-trimmed sport seats Leather-trimmed sport seats Leather- and cloth-trimmed seats Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped shift knob with aluminum-alloy accent (MT)
Leather-wrapped shift knob with silver accent (AT) Leather-wrapped parking brake handle Aluminum-alloy pedals and driver's footrest (MT only) Door sill plates with aluminum-alloy inserts Carpet floor mats

Audio & Navigation

AM/FM/CD stereo with 6 speakers Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System with AudioPilot 2, AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD changer and 9 speakers SIRIUS Satellite Radio-compatible audio system SIRIUS Satellite Radio with free 6-month subscription Auxiliary-audio input jack Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls Navigation system with 7-inch color display

Instrumentation

Digital speedometer Analog tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge Dual trip odometers Center instrument panel display (air conditioning, audio & clock)
Interior Dimensions & Capacities
Headroom, front/rear without moonroof (in) Headroom, front/rear with moonroof (in) Shoulder room, front/rear (in) Hip room, front/rear (in) Legroom, front/rear (in) EPA passenger volume (cu ft) EPA cargo volume (cu ft) 38.2/36.8 36.7/36.5 54.8/54.9 53.3/48.1 42.7/32.2 89.0 7.6 38.2/36.8

Safety

2011 RX-8 Safety
Advanced front air bags with seat belt-use, passenger-weight and driver's seat-position sensors Front side-impact air bags and side-impact air curtains 3-point seat belts for all seating positions Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS) Side-impact door beams front and rear Collapsible steering column

Security

Engine-immobilizer antitheft system Antitheft alarm system Keyless remote panic button (on key fob) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Wheel locks LATCH child-safety-seat anchors & upper tether anchors

Options & Packages

2011 RX-8 Options
Navigation system - DVD-based with 7-inch LCD touch screen
Moonroof wind deflector Door edge guards Rear wing spoiler (automatic transmission only) Splash guards / / / / / / / /
All-weather floor mats Cargo net Cargo organizer Cargo tray Collapsible cargo carrier Spare tire mounting kit / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
In-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer SIRIUS Satellite Radio with free 6-month subscription / / /
The Bluetooth system functions only with select manufactured phones. Please consult www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for device compatibility. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats in appropriate child restraints. ** EPA-estimated mileage. Actual results may vary. SIRIUS Satellite Radio-compatible audio system requires additional dealer-installed hardware and subscription. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is an electronic system to help the driver maintain control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether DSC will be effective in preventing loss of control. Please see the Owner's Manual for further details.

Quick Tips

2004 Mazda

Mazda RX-8

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DRIVER ASSURANCE

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91-octane only, 15.9-gallon/ 60.0-liter tank
2003 Calcar, Quick Tips is a trademark of Calcar, made in USA 1/03 32.5M CG Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without incurring obligations. 9999-95-079C-04QT
This Quick Tips guide is provided by Mazda North American Operations to make your Mazda ownership experience more convenient. It is not intended to replace your Owners Manual. If you have any questions about your vehicle, you are invited to contact your local dealer. Or if you need additional help, feel free to call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 :45 p.m., Pacific 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Eastern/Central

MAZDA RX-8

Reference Guide for Controls and

Functions

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DRIVERS VIEW

P R N D M

ON OFF

SET ACCEL

CANCEL

SET COAST

FM 1/2

TAPE/MD

PUSH POWER

SEEK TRACK APC

PROG RDM

TUNE/AUTO-M

TEXT/AUDIO CONT

Getting Started RX-8 Quick Tips are designed to quickly familiarize you with some important features of your RX-8 This Drivers View tab is your index to the Quick Tips, locate the item you would like to learn more about and then turn to the listed tab Be sure to see the tab called Getting Started, this section contains important operating tips about your RX-8 Items identified with a Rotary Engine symbol call out important information
1. Power window switches, see Switches/Locks 2. Power door locks, see Switches/Locks 3. Dual power mirrors, see Switches/Locks 4. Instrument panel lighting, see Getting Started 5. Turn signal/lighting control lever, see Driver Controls 6. Air vents 7. DSC Traction Control System*, see Getting Started 8. Audio control switches*, see Driver Controls 9. Tire pressure monitoring system, see Getting Started 10. Horn/Air bag 11. Cruise control, see Driver Controls 12. Wiper/washer control lever, see Driver Controls
13. Clock, see Audio Systems 14. Information display, see Owners Manual 15. Hazard warning switch, Press on/off 16. NAVI system* System is used to locate street addresses, points of interest or cross streets: see your Owners Manual for additional operating information 17. Ambient temperature display 18. Audio system, see Audio Systems 19. Climate control panel, see Climate Controls 20. Gearshift lever (A/T)*, see Transmission 21. Parking brake lever, see Console/Transmission 22. Cup holder 23. Accessory socket

24. Console, see Console/Transmission 25. Seat warmer*, see Console/Transmission 26. Steering paddle switches (A/T only)*, see Transmission 27. Tilt steering-wheel lever, see Driver Controls 28. Storage 29. Hood release handle 30. Remote trunk-lid release Push to open trunk; main switch in glove box must be ON Remote trunk-lid release lock-out, see Trunk 31. Power window lock switch 32. Remote fuel-door release Use unleaded gasoline, 91-octane only
*Denotes optional equipment
Always check the Owners Manual for more operating information and safety features

Drivers View

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Getting Started

GETTING STARTED
Short trip driving procedure Any trip that is too short for the engine to reach normal operating temperature; needle in middle of temperature gauge indicates normal temperature The following procedure should be followed when moving vehicle a short distance**: 1. Start engine 2. Move vehicle 3. Warm engine for 5-minutes at idle 4. Raise engine speed to 3000 RPM for 10-seconds 5. Return to idle 6. Turn off engine Tip: Warming up engine improves engine life Tips: Close rear door first, then front door; damage may occur otherwise To prevent alarm arming with passenger inside vehicle, driver must manually lock door by pressing lock knob RX-8 rotary engine precautions Check engine oil level when refueling Rotary engine design uses an oil injection system in addition to lubrication of internal parts It is important to maintain proper oil level Engine oil level warning light Indicates low engine oil if illuminated; pull over to a safe location; turn engine off and check engine oil level when engine is cool, add engine oil if necessary
Rear doors For a rear occupant to exit with a front passenger: 1. Front occupant must release seatbelt 2. Front occupant must open door 3. Open rear door For a rear occupant to exit without a front occupant: 1. Release front seat to forward position 2. Unlock and open front door 3. Open rear door
Instant Mobility System emergency flat tire repair kit (IMS) Temporary spare tire is not equipped with your Mazda, if tire repair is required, repair tire with emergency flat tire repair kit, see Owners Manual If a temporary spare tire is required, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer Tire pressure monitoring system Warning light illuminates for a few seconds when ignition is on If tire pressure is too high or low, or tire temperature is too high warning light will illuminate

Traction Control System (TCS)*/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* DSC light may occasionally flash while driving, this indicates that the DSC was performing a correction to help maintain your best vehicle control, if DSC light remains on, see your Mazda Dealer If DSC light remains on after disconnecting battery or jumpstarting, you will need to perform a Steering Angle Sensor calibration procedure, after battery power is restored: Ignition ON; turn steering wheel to full left lock position; then full right lock position; turn ignition OFF, then ON
Instrument panel lighting With headlights on: To brighten/dim turn thumbwheel up/down Maximum illumination: Rotate thumbwheel upward until click is heard; instrument cluster and information display illumination color goes from red to white Headlights/parking lights OFF: Instrument panel lighting defaults to maximum brightness Headlights/parking lights ON: Illumination changes brightness with dimmer switch adjustment
*Denotes optional equipment **Moving vehicle at a car wash or moving vehicle to access another vehicle would be considered a short distance

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Instrument Cluster
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES
1. Fuel gauge 2. Engine coolant temperature gauge If above normal range, stop vehicle and turn off engine, check coolant level when safe 3. Speed unit selector Select km/h or mph 4. Tachometer 5. Engine over-rev warning buzzer The rotary engine design allows RPM ranges of up to 7000 RPM (A/T) and 9000 RPM (M/T), if you exceed a given RPM, a warning buzzer will remind you to up-shift to the next higher gear Always obey all local speed limits and traffic signs 2 3

7 x1000r/min

6. Speedometer 7. Odometer/trip odometer selector Press to select among trip A, trip B, and odometer Press and hold to reset selected trip meter 8. Odometer/trip odometer
9. Engine oil pressure gauge, Indicates normal engine oil pressure when needle is halfway between L and H with engine running 10. Manual mode gear indicator (A/T only)* Displays current gear of Sport AT during manual shift mode

WARNING LIGHTS

Low fuel Turn signals/hazard warning on Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)* ABS malfunction, normal brakes only, dealer inspection required Cruise set, see Driver Controls Automatic transaxle indicator Dealer inspection required if light remains on High beams on Charging system warning light Dealer inspection required Tire pressure monitoring system, see Getting Started Lights on Traction Control System (TCS)*/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)*, see Getting Started DSC Traction Control System* off, System turned off manually CRUISE MAIN Cruise control main power on, see Driver Controls Brake system Parking brake on/low fluid level Check engine Dealer inspection required Immobilizer system, see Locks Engine oil level warning light, see Getting Started Power steering malfunction Dealer inspection required if light remains on Air bag readiness Front, side and curtain air bag malfunction; warning light constantly flashes or stays on or never comes on with ignition on, dealer inspection required Door ajar Always fasten safety belts Low washer fluid level* Engine coolant level Headlight auto leveling malfunction

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Driver Controls

DRIVER CONTROLS

Turn signal/lighting control lever OFF = Lights off = Tail, parking and dashboard lights on: Rotate knob (1) to first notch = Tail, parking, dashboard and headlights on: Rotate knob (1) to second notch High beams on/off: Push forward/ pull back to detent Wiper/washer control lever Intermittent wiper: One click down To change interval speed: Rotate inner ring (3) Normal wiper speed: Two clicks down To flash high beams: Pull back slightly and release Turn signals right/left: move lever up/down = Fog lights on: Rotate (2); functions only with headlight low beams on Tip: Headlights switch off, parking lights remain on, if lights are left on and switch is in lock position or key removed Fast wiper speed: Three clicks down Single wipe: Push stalk up Washer: Pull stalk back
Cruise control Operates above 25 mph To activate: Press and release ON/OFF (1) To set speed: Press and release SET/COAST (3) at desired speed To accelerate: Press and hold RESUME/ACCEL (2); incremental acceleration: Press and release (2), each tap = plus 1mph To decelerate: Press and hold SET/COAST (3), release at desired Steering-wheel audio controls To increase/decrease volume: Press (5) Radio: Press (6) to select preset stations Cassette/CD/MD: Press (6) to select next selection/track Press (7) to select AM, FM1, FM2, Tape, CD and MD mode Press (8) to mute
speed; or tap brake pedal, press and release (3) at desired speed; incremental deceleration: Press and release (3), each tap = minus 1 mph To cancel: Tap brake pedal, clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or press CANCEL button (4) or ON/OFF (1) Return to preset speed after CANCEL button or braking: Press and release RESUME/ACCEL button (2) Tilt steering-wheel lever Pull lever located under steeringwheel down to unlock column, position tilt angle steering column position WARNING: Do not adjust steering-wheel while driving, you can lose control of vehicle

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Switches/ Locks

SWITCHES/LOCKS

Dual power mirrors Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position Switch is on drivers door To adjust left/right mirror: Press selector switch (1) left/right, press switch (2) in direction of desired movement Tip: To lock mirrors in place, move selector to center position Power window switches Ignition switch must be in ON position Front windows controlled from the drivers armrest; passenger door has a separate switch Drivers window One-touch-down: Push down AUTO switch (3) firmly and release, window goes down all the way; pull switch back briefly to stop; press lightly and hold for normal operation Passenger window switch Press button (4) down and hold to open; pull back and hold to close Power window lockout switch Press button (5) down until clicks, only drivers window operates; press again and passenger windows function again Power door locks Master front door lock switches To lock/unlock all doors: Press bottom/top of switch (6) To lock doors without key: With door open, press bottom of door lock switch, exit car, close doors To unlock: Use key to unlock drivers front door, rotate key to counterclockwise position for more than one second to unlock other doors

Manual door locks Lock button To lock: Press front of button (1) toward door handle To unlock: Pull front of button away from door handle Tip: Doors can be locked with key in ignition (chime sounds to alert you to key in ignition)
Key Operates ignition and all locks Tip: Use key number plate to purchase new key; store in safe place Immobilizer system Prevents engine from running unless coded key used; see Owners Manual
Remote 4 keyless entry 5 system 3 Functions only with ignition in OFF position To lock doors: Press button (4); pressing again within 5 seconds causes doors to relock and horn to beep To unlock: Press (5) for drivers door; press again within 5 seconds to unlock other doors To open trunk: Press (3) Panic alarm: Press (2); horn sounds and turn signals flash; to stop, press (2) again or turn ignition to ON position If trunk fails to open: See Trunk Tab, then Remote trunk-lid release lock-out 2

LOCK UN LOCK

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HomeLink

HOMELINK
Turn ignition on; verify device operation by pressing HomeLink button (1) that was just programmed; repeat procedure for other buttons Rolling code synchronization procedure Refer to your garage door opener or device instruction manual to confirm your system is equipped with a rolling code feature Tip: This procedure is easier done with the assistance of another person To synchronize: Press programming button on garage door opener motor; press and release the programmed HomeLink button 2 times within 30 seconds of pressing the garage door opening motor programming button Some devices may require you to press and release a third time to complete programming procedure Auto-dimming rear view mirror Auto-dimming function changes are based on outside lighting conditions and if bright headlights are visible in rear view mirror Press on (2), off (3)
HomeLink Wireless Control System* Located on rear view mirror To program or reprogram: Ignition must be off; hold transmitter for the device to be programmed between 1-3 inches to HomeLink; press transmitter button and desired HomeLink button (1) simultaneously until HomeLink indicator light goes from slow to rapid flashing

1. Map/reading light Press on/off 2. Interior light switch DOOR = light on when door open ON = light always on OFF = light always off 3. Front interior light 4. Rear interior light 5. Sunglass holder Press concaved lip then open 6. Sunroof tilt switch* Press rear of switch to tilt rear of sunroof Press front of switch to close 7. Sunroof slide switch* Press rear of switch to open sunroof Press front of switch to close Illuminated visor mirrors Mirrors lighted when covers open; off when closed

OFF DOOR

Interior Lights

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Console/ Transmission

CONSOLE/TRANSMISSION

5 1. Console Press button (6) and slide cover rearward until it clicks 2. Parking-brake lever To engage: Pull up To release: Pull up slightly while depressing button at front of lever, lower hand brake lever 3. Cup holders 4. Seat warmer* Press on/off switch; indicator light on when activated 5. Accessory socket
Manual transmission* Depress clutch pedal to start engine and change gears, push shifter downward when selecting reverse gear
WARNINGS: Do not shift into 1st above 20 mph or clutch failure could occur Resting your foot on clutch pedal while driving and using the clutch to hold your vehicle at a stand still while waiting on a hill may reduce clutch life
Automatic transmission* P = Park To move gearshift from Park:Press firmly on brake pedal, then move gearshift to gear selection R = Reverse N = Neutral No gear engaged D (Overdrive) For normal driving: Shifts through four forward gears automatically
Tip: Torque converter lock-up improves fuel economy and can feel like an additional gear change WARNING: Placing shift lever in P position without setting parking brake may not hold vehicle, always set parking brake Sport AT manual P shift mode* R Move shift lever N return from D to M; M D then M to D for automatic mode M (Manual) Manual gear selection is achieved by moving shifter back to upshift and forward to downshift Shift and gear position indicator located in the instrument panel, M will be illuminated for manual mode, numeral for gear position will be shown next to shift position indicator
Steering shift switches (A/T only)* Upshift/downshift; pull either switch up/down, see Owners Manual

Transmission

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Manual controls 1. Fore-aft adjustment Lift lever and hold, slide seat, release lever 2. Raise/lower seat Pull/push lever and release 3. Seatback angle To adjust: Lift and hold lever, lean forward or backward, release lever Tip: Side-impact air bags* deploy from outboard side of driver and front passenger seatbacks Power drivers seat* 4. Raise/lower front of seat cushion Pull/push front of switch vertically Fore/aft adjustment Slide switch horizontally Raise/lower rear of seat cushion Pull/push rear of switch vertically 5. Seatback angle Press front/rear of switch 6. Lumbar adjustment* Press front/rear of switch to increase/decrease firmness Seat warmer*, see Console/Transmission

WARNINGS: Do not adjust seats while driving, you can lose control of vehicle Safety belts must always be worn when vehicle is in motion Air bags are supplemental and do not replace safety belt usage Always wear your safety belt and properly secure children 12 and under in the rear seat Never place rear-facing infant-safety seat in front of any air bag, an infant is in serious danger of being injured or killed If you choose to install a forward-facing child-safety seat in the front seating position, move vehicle seat as far back as possible
Child-safety seat To install in rear outboard seats: Use dual locking mode retractor seat belts; see Owners Manual for proper installation and child seat tether and LATCH system instructions WARNING: Use age appropriate child restraints, see Owners Manual and state or province laws
Dual locking mode lap/shoulder belt retractor (front passenger and rear safety belts only) Emergency locking mode: Belt locks only on hard braking/ cornering or impacts of about 5 mph or more Automatic locking mode: Must be used when installing child-safety seat To activate: Pull webbing until fully extended from retractor until click is heard; belt will only tighten when released To disengage: Unbuckle belt and allow webbing to retract fully

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Climate Controls

CLIMATE CONTROLS

1. Air flow selections = air to dash = air to dash and floor = air to floor = air to floor and windshield Fan control Rotate knob between 0 (OFF) and 4 (HIGH) Temperature control Cooler/warmer = rotate knob counterclockwise/clockwise A/C = air conditioner Press to turn on/off Air intake control = recirculate inside air; use for maximum cooling = fresh air 2

2. 3. 4. 5.

7 WARNING: Do not use position in cold weather, windows may fog and hamper vision 6. Rear window defogger Press on/off; shuts off with ignition; also operates heated side mirrors* Control positions for maximum defrost Fan to maximum, temperature to maximum hot, selected
6 Tips: To help prevent windshield fogging in humid weather, select before starting engine To prevent moisture buildup, never drive with system off Objects placed under the front seats may interfere with air flow to the rear 7. Front windshield defogger A/C switches ON and air intake switches to fresh air
Trunk To open: Use key, remote trunk-lid release or remote keyless entry fob Remote trunk-lid release, see Drivers View Remote trunk-lid release lock-out Switch in ON position, remote trunk release functions normal; OFF position disables system; located in glove box 1. Instant Mobility System emergency flat tire repair kit (IMS), see Getting Started

TRUNK OPENER OFF ON

2. Jack/jack handle 3. Lug wrench Tire economy and tips Check pressure regularly when tires are cold, maintain correct front-end alignment and tire balance; rotate tires at the mileage shown in the Maintenance Guide; see Owners Manual for rotation chart Tire pressure P225/55R16 94V, P225/45R18 91W Front/rear: 32psi cold Tips: Correct tire pressure ensures safe handling and ride comfort If you experience pull/drift while driving, possible causes may be road crown, tire pressure, or wheel alignment The suspension is sport-tuned with firmer ride for optimum handling and response
Tire chains* Tire chains can damage aluminum wheels; use on steel wheels only Tips: Use only SAE class S chains, install only on rear tires; install as tightly as possible and retighten after driving 1/4 -1/2 miles; chains may affect handling Never exceed 30 mph with tire chains Luggage compartment internal safety release Allows you to escape should you become locked in trunk Slide illuminated release lever in direction of arrow; lever will glow if it has been exposed to light Located on interior trunk lid
*Denotes optional equipment See Owners Manual

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Audio Systems

AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/CD

11 1. Power/Volume Press to turn on/off; rotate 7 A B to increase/decrease volume Tip: Press (8) and (9) SET CLK FM 1/2 AM CD TAPE/MD DISP AMB together to turn radio on LOAD 2. Repeat 15 VOL Press to replay current CD/ tape selection SCAN 3. Disc up Press to skip forward to beginning of next CD 4. Disc down Press to skip back to beginning of previous CD 5. Tune/Auto-Memory 24 Tune: Rotate counterclockwise/ 1 clockwise for lower frequency/ 8. FM1/2 21. Text/Audio Control higher frequency Audio control: Press to select Press to select between FM1/FM2 BASS/MID/TREBLE/FADE/ station preset buttons (15) Radio: Press and hold until a BALANCE/BEEP ON/ALC OFF/ 9. AM beep is heard; system autoALC LEVEL 1, 2, 3/AUDIO PLT Press to select AM frequency band matically scans and temporarily ON**; rotate right/left to stores six strong stations in each 10. CD slot adjust selected feature band; press again to cancel

MINI DISC

6. SEEK/TRACK/APC Radio: Press / to automatically seek higher/ lower frequency CD: Press / to select next/previous track Tape: Press / to automatically advance tape to beginning of next selection/ replay selection; to stop this operation, press button again 7. LOAD* To load multiple discs: Press and hold LOAD (7) until beep is heard; insert CD when In is displayed To eject disc: Press Eject (14) To eject specific disc: Press and hold Eject (14) until beep is heard; within five seconds press the desired tray number 1-6 (15)

Tip: Automatic Level 11. CD Control(ALC)automatically Press to play CD adjusts audio volume/quality 12. Tape*/MD* depending on vehicle speed Press to play Mini-disc Player/ 22. Fast forward cassette tape Press to fast forward through 13. DISP* a track Press: Changes display during 23. Reverse MD play Press to reverse through a track 14. CD eject button 24. Program Random 15. Memory preset buttons Press to enable/cancel To set: Tune to station, press Clock and hold until beep is heard To set: With ignition in ACC or ON 16. Mini Disc slot* position, press (B) and hold until 17. Eject button* beep sounds; 12 hr/24 hr will be 18. Cassette door* displayed; press (A) to select; press 19. Dolby Noise Reduction* (B) again while selection is flashing: Hr ADJUST displays; press (A) to Reduces tape noise and hiss; select hr; press (B) when done, press to activate/deactivate do the same to set minutes 20. Scan *Denotes optional equipment Press to briefly sample next listenable selections; functions **Bose audio system only For use with cassette tape player, in all modes MD player, or CD changer*

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Under Hood

UNDER HOOD

9. Engine coolant reservoir 1. Engine oil filler cap Level should be between F and SAE 5W-20 L lines when cold Remove engine cover (12) to access engine oil dipstick and WARNING: Never remove oil filler cap coolant reserve tank cap while engine is running or 2. Automatic transmission hot; you could get burned fluid dipstick* Check with engine on at 10. Engine oil dipstick operating temperature; fluid Check with engine off and at level should be within crossoperating temperature; fluid hatched area/between top two level should be between F and notches on dipstick L marks on dipstick 3. Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir 11. Windshield washer Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3 reservoir fluid; check with cap on Fill with windshield washer fluid 4. Battery 12. Engine cover 5. Fuse block 6. Air filter 7. Hood support rod 8. Hood latch Push hood latch to the left, *Denotes optional equipment See Owners Manual open hood

1.3-liter 13B

Break-in period First 600 miles: Drive at varying road and engine speeds; avoid full throttle, rapid acceleration or kick-down of transmission Do not use special break-in oils Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)* ABS automatically reduces hydraulic pressure to any wheel on the verge of locking up You may feel a slight pulsing of the brake pedal and hear a clicking noise; this tells you the ABS is functioning properly; increase pressure on pedal for maximum braking Tips: Maintain constant pressure on the brake pedal Do not pump the brakes ABS self test* A self-diagnostic test is performed when starting; you may feel some brake pedal pulsation and hear some noise, this is normal

Normal maintenance notes Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or 15,000 miles A B E sooner if needed; replace cabin air filter every 25,000 miles or 24 months 22,500 miles A A. Change: Engine oil/replace filter 30,000 miles A B C E Lube: Locks and hinges 37,500 miles A D B. Inspect: Disc brakes 45,000 miles A B C. Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines, 52,500 miles A E hoses, and connections, brake lines and hoses, steering 60,000 miles A B C F operation and linkages, front 67,500 miles A and rear suspension ball joints, A 75,000 miles driveshaft dust boots, chassis and body bolts, exhaust system A 82,500 miles heat shields, cooling system, A 90,000 miles and bolts and nuts on seat D. Replace: Air filter, spark plugs Unique driving conditions Every 5,000 miles change oil/filter, E. Clean: Air filter inspect coolant level, lights, brake/ F. Replace: Manual transmission clutch fluid, tire pressure/wear, and rear differential oil, locks/hinges and washer fluid engine coolant

7,500 miles A