1. Instant Mobility System; 7. Front ; Luggage - Page 10

C L I M A T E   C O N T R O L S

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Climate

Controls

Trunk

Quick Tips

2004 Mazda

Mazda RX-8

page 18
page 19

Trunk

To open: Use key, remote 
trunk-lid release or remote 
keyless entry fob

Remote trunk-lid release,

see Driver’s 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

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 Owner’s 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

1

3

2

1. Air flow selections

= air to dash

= air to dash and floor

= air to floor

= air to floor and

windshield

2. Fan control

Rotate knob between 0 (OFF)
and 

4 

(HIGH)

3. Temperature control

Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise

4. A/C

= air conditioner

Press to turn on/off

5. Air intake control

= recirculate inside air;

use for maximum cooling

= fresh air

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

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

A/C

0

1

2

3

4

MODE

4

2

3

1

7

5

6

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

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

OFF

ON

TRUNK OPENER