Traction Control; 6. Speedometer; Anti-lock Brake- Page 4

I N S T R U M E N T   C L U S T E R

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

Instrument

Cluster

Instrument

Cluster

Quick Tips

2005 Mazda

Mazda RX-8

page 6

page 7

H

C

F

E

H

P
R
N
D
M

L

OIL-P

4

0

1

2

3

5

6

7 8 9

10

x1000r/min

TRIP

A

O.O

8

1

2

1

1

0

3

6

4

5

7 8 9

• 

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

• 

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

9. Engine oil pressure gauge,

Indicates normal engine oil 
pressure when needle is 
halfway between L and H 
with engine running

10. Gear indicator (A/T only)*

Displays current gear of Sport A/T
during manual and automatic
shift modes

• 

Traction Control

System* off

System turned off manually 

• 

Traction Control

System (TCS)*/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)*,

see Getting Started

• 

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

• 

Low washer fluid level*

• 

Engine coolant level

• 

Headlight auto

leveling malfunction

CRUISE

MAIN

DSC

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

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 

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

*Denotes optional equipment