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D R I V E R C O N T R O L S
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Driver
Controls
Driver
Controls
Quick Tips
2005 Mazda
Mazda RX-8
page 8
page 9
1
2
3
Wiper/washer
control lever
Intermittent wiper:
One click down
To change interval speed:
Rotate inner ring (
3
)
Normal wiper speed: Two
clicks down
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
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
4 3
1 2
5
8
7
6
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
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
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 steering-
wheel down to unlock column,
position tilt angle steering
column position
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving,
you can lose control of vehicle
*Denotes optional equipment