Mazda 2008 RX-8 Specifications download pdf (Page 133)

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Winter Driving

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Carry emergency gear, including tire

chains, window scrape r, flares, a small

shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag

of sand or salt.

Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to

perform the follow ing precautions:

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Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in

the radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-14.

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Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold

reduces battery capacity.

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Inspect the ignition system for damage

and loose connections.

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For improved engine starting

performance the next time you start the

engine after only driving the vehicle a

short distance, turn off the engine after

1 or more of the variable red zone

lamps in the tachometer have turned

off.

In addition, it is recommended that

short trips be avoided to ensure that the

engine reaches operating temperature

before turning off the engine.

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Use was her fluid made with

antifreeze―but do not use engine

coolant antifreeze for washer fluid

(page 8-17).

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Do not use the parking brake in

freezing weather as it may freeze.

Instead, shift to P with an automatic

transmission and to 1 or R with a

manual transmission. Block the rear

wheels.

qSnow Tires

Use snow tires on all four wheels

Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)

while driving with snow tires. Inflate

snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm

2

, 4.3 psi)

more than recommended on the tire

pressure label (rear door on the driver's

side), but never more than the maximum

cold-tire pressure shown on the tires.

Your vehicle is originally equipped with

summer tires desig ned for optimum

traction on wet and dry roads. If your

vehicle is to be used on snow and ice

covered roads, Mazda recommends that

you replace the tires originally equipped

on your vehicle with snow tires during the

winter months.

WARNING

Use only the same size and type tires

(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four

wheels:

Using tires different in size or type is

dangerous. Your vehicle 's handling

could be greatly affected and result

in an accident.

CAUTION

Check local regulations before using

studded tires.

NOTE

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire

pressure monitoring system, the system may

not function correctly when using tires with

steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page

5-33).

Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

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