The document provides an overview of the key features and operation of the Mazda RX-8 sports car. It discusses the rotary engine which has no cylinders or pistons but instead uses rotors that spin inside oval housings. The document outlines the engine's intake, compression, ignition, combustion, and exhaust phases. It also provides guidance on running in the new engine and checking the oil level, as rotary engines consume small amounts of oil. Tips are given on starting and stopping the engine to help maintain it. The dynamic stability control system and driving dynamics of the RX-8 are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of the key features and operation of the Mazda RX-8 sports car. It discusses the rotary engine which has no cylinders or pistons but instead uses rotors that spin inside oval housings. The document outlines the engine's intake, compression, ignition, combustion, and exhaust phases. It also provides guidance on running in the new engine and checking the oil level, as rotary engines consume small amounts of oil. Tips are given on starting and stopping the engine to help maintain it. The dynamic stability control system and driving dynamics of the RX-8 are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of the key features and operation of the Mazda RX-8 sports car. It discusses the rotary engine which has no cylinders or pistons but instead uses rotors that spin inside oval housings. The document outlines the engine's intake, compression, ignition, combustion, and exhaust phases. It also provides guidance on running in the new engine and checking the oil level, as rotary engines consume small amounts of oil. Tips are given on starting and stopping the engine to help maintain it. The dynamic stability control system and driving dynamics of the RX-8 are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of the key features and operation of the Mazda RX-8 sports car. It discusses the rotary engine which has no cylinders or pistons but instead uses rotors that spin inside oval housings. The document outlines the engine's intake, compression, ignition, combustion, and exhaust phases. It also provides guidance on running in the new engine and checking the oil level, as rotary engines consume small amounts of oil. Tips are given on starting and stopping the engine to help maintain it. The dynamic stability control system and driving dynamics of the RX-8 are also summarized.
Introduction Oil Engine Tyres and Pressures Fuel and Maintenance
Drive the revolution. Congratulations! This guide provides you with know how on the Mazda RX-8's distinctive You have chosen a sports car that IS features, rotary-engine innovatio 1, unique in its class. The way you fe€1 unique operating requirements and obout sports cars will never be the practical information on day-to-day same. The Mazda RX-8 has strikingly driving, For more in-depth details, original design in every detail. please refer to your Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual (Page numbers are You enter a new era of driving. With given in brackets). the award-winning RENESIS rotary engine, you will experience cutting edge engine technology and enjoy its unique characteristics. Its freestyle door system allows four people to share all that your Mazda RX-8 has to offer,
A whole new spin on performance.
Unlike a conventional piston engine. spin within their own oval housings Each of the engine's five phases the Mazda RX-S's rotary engine has and around a common output shaft occurs in a different section of the no cylinders. pistons, or valves. to generate a smooth and consistent oval housing, Instead, two triangular-shaped rotors flow of power,
As the rotor passes the n'1e intake ports are The compressed fuel-air Th is causes the f lie-I air The rotor's continuing orbit Intake ports, fuel-air covered by the rotor and mixture IS igMed by two mix to e,pand, lorcing forces exhaust gases out of mixture is drawn In. the fuel-air mixture r50 spar pi ugs In each the rotor to spl n~ the e,h,u~l port, The cycle compressed. combustion chamber, IS then repeated.
Introduction Oil Engine Tyres and Pressures Fuel and Maintenance
Get startp,d
Get started. While no special run-in is necessary, constant speed for long periods; or periods. You should also avoid a few precautions in the first 600 drive constantly at full-throttle or unnecessarily hard braking, full miles may add to performance. We high engine rpm (over 7.000 rpm on throttle starts and towi ng during strongly recommend you do not the 231 ps model and 5,500 rpm on this time. (p 4-6) race the engine; maintain one the 192ps model) for extended
Check the oil.
By design. rotary engines consume Mazda recommends checking the oil dipstick is located to the right side of small amounts of engine oil to at every second fuel fill. Before the engine. Remove dipstick and wipe lubricate internal engine components inspecting the oil level, warm up the with cloth. Reinsert dipstick and such as the rotor tip seals. The amount engine to normal operating remove 0 check level (p. 8-18). If it is of oil used depends upon how hard temperature. Stop the engine and near or below 'Low', add enough oil the engine is driven. Driving the car allow oil to settle for a minute. into the oil filler (mounted centrally without enough oil can severely Remove the plastic engine cover. under the engine cover) to bring the damage the engine. Standing in front of the bonnet, the oil level to 'Full'.
Add only 5W-30 oil or 10W-30 oil with The activation of the engine oil level the grades specified in the Owners' warning light will automatically cut Manual (p 8-16) We recommend you power to the engine, reducing the oil use original Mazda Dexelia oil. The usage until supply can be replenished. special oil kit supplied with your new car can be re-supplied by your dealer. Part number RX8C-OP-FFE. The use of synthetic or semi-synthetic oil is not recommended. The use of these oils may result in excessive carbon build-up.
~ For added safety, an engine
~~ oil level warning light on the Tca.l.7l ~ instrument panel will indicate low engine oil level. IDipstick i If the engine oil level warning light is illuminated, check, and if necessary. add oil immediately.
Oil Engine Tyres and Pressures Fuel and Maintenance
Get started Engine
Let it run. Don't turn off a cold engine Starting procedure
To keep the engine in top condition, Should the engine fail to start, please Note - Continue to hold engine revs the engine coolant temperature use the following procedure. at 1,500-2,000 rpm until engine runs gauge needle should, ideally, reach smoothly. Allow engine to reach the middle of the normal operating With ignition off, press accelerator operating temperature before range between C and H before pedal to the floor and hold switching off, using the stopping turning the engine off. 2 Turn key to start engine, keeping procedure. pedal to the floor 3 If engine starts, release pedal to avoid over-rewing engine 4 If engi ne does not start, continue to hold key in the start position for 8 seconds 5 After 8 seconds, release pedal and engine should start
Stopping procedure
Should your Mazda RX·8 not reach If the engine still fails to start with normal operating temperature before the above measure, have your the end of your journey, please use vehicle inspected at your dealer. the following stopping procedure. Do not keep holding the ignition switch in the START With engine running and position for more than 8 transmission in neutral, increase seconds if the engine does engine revs to 4,000 rpm not start. 2 Hold revs at 4,000 rpm for Please avoid racing the engine 10 seconds immediately after starting. 3 Turn off the ignition while the If these tips are not followed, engine is running at 4,000 rpm the engine may be damaged 4 With the pedal held in this position, as a result. allow the engine to stop turning. This purges any unburnt fuel out of the chambers
Engine Tyres and Pre~sures Fuel and Maintenance
Get started Engine Dynamics
As dynamic as it can be.
The Mazda RX-8 excels with an even Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) maintaining a degree of driver weight distribution between all four support. OFFZ, adivated by a wheels, which is key to realising its The DSC automatically controls 7-second hold of the control button, optimal driving dynamics. This braking and engine torque 0 control completely disables the DSC system distribution was realised by mounting side slip when driving on slippery (limited-slip differential will continue the compact RENESIS rotary eng ine surfaces, or during sudden or evasive to operate during both stages of DSC as low and as far back in the car as manoeuvring. enhancing vehicle off), allowing a very skilled driver to possible in a front-midship layout. safety. The DSC has a two-stage OFF take full advantage of the Mazda Complemented by the location of the mode. OfF1 suspends he DSC RX-S's driving dynamics. It is important fuel tank within the wheelbase, the fundion but retains the limited-slip to note that the DSC system can only engine positioning helps to achieve a differential functionality and attitude be re-adivated at this stage by 50:50 front/rear weight distribution control during braking, thus switching off and re<;tarting the and a low centre of gravity. engine. We recommend leaving the DSC switched on. (p 5-22 to 5-25)
Tyres. Spare wheel? Not for sports cars! The Instan Mobility System (lMS) After temporarily repairing a tyre emergency flat tyre repair kit, found with the it, take the vehicle to an In sports cars, spare wheels take up in the boot of the Mazda RX-8, Authorised Mazda Dealer/Repairer valuable space and add urmecessary enables a temporary repa ir of a slightly or another specialist repairer to have weight, so the Mazda RX-8 comes damaged flat tyre. the pundure repaired. with sophisticated technology that makes a traditional spare wheel Follow the instructions in the kit However, if you prefer to have a unnecessary. and the manual (p 7-7 to 7-13) to conventional spare wheel, you can repair and re-inflate the lyre. purchase it as an original Mazda accessory from you dealer,
Pressures. Tyre pressu res Up to 4 persons Full Lo~d Make sure you check the tyre 225/45R1891W front 220 kP~ (2.2 b~r, 32 psi) 220 kP~ (2.2 b~r, 32 psi) pressures regularly. This will maintain optimum driving dynamics and help Rear 220 kP~ (2.2 b~f, 32 psi) 270 kP~ (2.7 bar, 39 psi)
maximise fuel economy.
lyres and Pressures Fuel and Maintenance
Get started Engine Dynamics Controls
Toke control. Engine oil Tachometer
pressure gauge
Ambient temperature display
Audio system (p 6-23)1
Remote boot lid rl--k'-;'-T-'--""7-_.c::-''''F-::'I"~~
release lock-out switch
in glovebox (p 3-11)
Bonnet release Audio system handle Air-conditioning system operating switches
Fuelling the revolution.
The Mazda RX-8 needs Premium The fuel flap release is found in front
unleaded fuel with an octane of the driving seat, to the right, near
number of 95 or above (conforming the door.
to EN 228). Tank capacity is 61 litres,
Keep it fit!
Your Mazda RX-8 needs regular maintenance by an expert repairer,
Mazda Service. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfadion in mind. Regular servicing of your vehicle by an expert repairer helps maintain both its roadworthiness and its resale value. Our network of Authorised Mazda Dealers/Repairers throughout Europe can help you with professional servicing expertise. Our specially trained technicians are best qualified to service your Mazda RX-8 properly and exactly. Also, we support a wide range of highly specialised tools and equipmen specially developed for servicing Mazda vehicles, When maintenance or service is necessary, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Dealer/Repairer.
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