1. Instant Mobility System; 7. Front ; Luggage - Page 12

2008 Mazda RX-8 Quick Tips2

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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

Trunk

To open: Use key, remote trunk-
lid release, remote keyless entry
fob or advanced keyless entry
trunk request switch*.

Remote trunk-lid release,

see Driver’s View

1. Instant Mobility System

emergency flat tire 
repair kit (IMS)

see Getting Started

2. Jack/jack handle

Lift cover to access jack/tools.

3. Lug wrench

Tire economy and tips

Check tire 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 
promotes proper 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 mile;

chains may affect handling.
Never exceed 30 mph with 
tire chains.

1

2

3

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 

(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 cooling

A/C ON, air to dash, recirculate,
fan position 

(HIGH).

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

1

7

5

6

3

*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.

Detailed Information for 2008 Mazda RX-8 Quick Tips2

Lists of information found in 2008 Mazda RX-8 Quick Tips2 - Page 12

  • 1. Instant Mobility System emergency flat tire repair kit (IMS) † , see Getting Started 2.
  • 3. Lug wrench Tire economy and tips Check tire 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.
  • 1. Air flow selections = air to dash = air to dash and floor = air to floor = air to floor and windshield 2.
  • 3. Temperature control Cooler/warmer = rotate knob counterclockwise/clockwise 4.
  • 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*.
  • 7. Front windshield defogger A/C switches ON and air intake switches to fresh air.