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Key ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Advanced Key Lock Panic Alarm Unlock Trunk Auxiliary Key Door Request Switch • This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors, open the trunk lid, open the windows, and even start the engine. While Carrying the Advanced Key… • Unlock the driver’s door by pushing the driver’s door request switch once. • Unlock all doors by pushing the driver’s door request switch twice OR by pushing the passenger’s door request switch.
Seats ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED DRIVER SEAT Slide/Tilt Switch Seat can be moved back and forth, raised, lowered, or tilted with this control. Seat Warmer Front Seat Warmer The driver and front passenger seats can be warmed by pushing the applicable seat warmer switch while the ignition is ON. • Push seat warmer switch ON (light illuminated) or OFF. Recline Switch Push forward or backward to adjust seatback angle. Lumbar Adjustment Push switch to increase or decrease lumbar support.
Driver’s View (shown with optional Navigation System) climate control LIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 11) Bluetooth ® hands-free (P. 25) /audio (PP. 17-18) Wiper/washer (P. 12) Information display (PP. 15, 17-18) passenger AIR BAG off indicator Hazard warning DSC OFF Dynamic Stability Control audio system without navigation (PP. 19-20) LIGHTING CONTROL Remote Trunk Lid RELEASE 5 193096_10a_RX-8_SSG_050409.indd 6-7 hood releasE Cruise control Steering shift (A/T only) (PP.
Instrument Cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge Odometer/ Odometer/trip Trip meter meter selector Tachometer/ variable red zone speedometer Speed unit selector Gear indicator Fuel gauge (A/T only) glossary of Warning and indicator lights NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
Feature Highlights Automatic Transmission Sport AT Manual Shift Mode The gearshift must be in Park or Neutral to start the engine and must be in Park to remove the ignition key. P = Park To move the gearshift out of Park, the ignition must be in the ON position and the brake pedal must be pushed firmly. R = Reverse N = Neutral No gear is engaged. D = Drive (Overdrive) This is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The transmission shifts through forward gears.
Feature Highlights LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER UTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers A on or off. Rotate ring away from you (clockwise) for less sensitivity and towards you (counterclockwise) for more sensitivity. AUTO: The light sensor automatically determines when to turn the headlights on or off. : Turns tail, parking, dashboard, and headlights on. WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER : Turns fog lights on only when headlights are on.
Feature Highlights Freestyle Doors Auto-Dimming Mirror and HomeLink® • O pen the freestyle door by opening the front door first and then pulling the rear door handle. • To allow for easier entry/exit of the rear seats, see “Rear Seat Occupant Exiting”. • Close the freestyle door first, and then close the front door.
Feature Highlights Short TRip Driving engine oil In order to improve engine starting performance on restart, DO NOT turn off a cold engine until one or more of the variable red zones in tachometer have turned off. Warm the engine until the first indicator of the variable red zone goes off. Check engine oil level when refueling Red Zone By design, rotary engines consume a small amount of oil to lubricate internal engine components. Use the oil dipstick to inspect the oil level when refueling.
Manual Climate Control Automatic Climate Control Information Display Fan Control Dial Mode Selector Dial Rotate the dial to set Push to select desired fan speed (1-4). MODE airflow mode. Dashboard vents ashboard D and floor vents Floor vents 17 NOTE: (Applies to Manual and Automatic Climate Control System) With any type defroster operation, the system turns on the A/C compressor and selects the FRESH AIR mode. This helps defrost the windows more efficiently by dehumidifying the air.
Audio Controls Without Navigation SETTING YOUR CLOCK • P ush the H button to set the hour. • P ush the M button to set the minutes. NOTE: Push the :00 button to reset clock to nearest hour. Audio System ON Push the Power/Volume dial to turn the radio on. Media selection Radio: Push FM or AM button to select the FM1, FM2, or AM band. The selected band will be indicated in the Information Display. CD: Push CD to select the CD player. SAT: Push the SAT button for SIRIUS® Satellite radio.
Audio Controls With Navigation setting your clock NOTE: gps automatically sets the clock, however, it may be necessary to adjust hours in different time zones or daylight saving time. 1. Push the MENU button. 2. Select the Set Clock tab. 3. Choose a 24-hour display or a 12-hour display. 4. Use the + hour and - hour tabs to enter the correct hour. 5. Use the +30 min (minutes) and -30 min to move minutes ahead or back by 30 minutes. 6. Push the OK tab to exit.
Navigation System (inserting disc/selecting destination) SELECTING A DESTINATION USING A STREET ADDRESS Inserting the Map Disc You can choose setting a destination using a street address, a point of interest, the nearest restaurants, ATMs, gas stations, hospitals and more. HAWAII Disc A DISC A PUERTO RICO HAWAII Disc B DISC B PUERTO RICO Insert map disc into lower DVD slot Your navigation system operates using the map discs supplied.
Bluetooth ® without Navigation System (Refer to your Owner’s Manual for Bluetooth® with Navigation operations) PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE NOTE: Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, it is recommended that you refer to its manual for steps to turn on Bluetooth ® and perform pairing. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Activate the Bluetooth® application of the mobile telephone. located on the steering wheel. Push After the beep say, “Set-up”. After the beep say, “Pairing options”.
Customer Delivery Checklist Vehicle presentation: Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation Keyless Entry................................ 1-2 • Keyless Entry Transmitter • Advanced Key* • Door Request Switches* • Trunk Request Switch* • Power Door Locks Starting The Engine. ...................... 2 • Start Knob Ignition (Advanced Key*) • Importance of warming engine to operating temperature before shutting off Seats.............................................
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