Mazda 2008 RX-8 Specifications download pdf (Page 143)

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CAUTION

Do not try the starter for more than

10 seconds at a time. If the engine

stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds

before trying ag ain. Otherwise, you

may da mage the starter and drain

the battery.

6. After starting the engine, let it idle for

about 15 seconds. Then perform the

shift operation.

NOTE

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In extremely cold weather (below 0°C

(32°F)) or after the vehicle has not been

driven in several days, let the engine warm

up without operating the accelerator.

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Whether the engine is cold or warm, it

should be started without use of the

accelerator.

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The display of the variable red zone in the

tachometer changes according to the

temperature of the engine coolant. To

protect the engine, when the engine coolant

temperature is low, the engine does not run

at high speeds. The fuel supply will be cut

at an rpm lower than the red zone.

Refer to Tachometer on page 5-37.

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If the engine does not start the first time,

refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under

Emergency Starting. If the engine still does

not start, have your vehicle inspected by an

Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-18).

Brake System

qFoot Brake

Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes

that adjust automati cally through normal

use.

Should power-assist fail, you can stop by

applying greater force than normal to the

brake pedal. But the distance required to

stop will be greater than usual.

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

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