2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 25 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMKnowing Your MazdaSteering Wheel and MirrorsSteering WheelAdjusting the Steering Wheel:Adjusting the steering wheel while thevehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. Never adjust thesteering wheel while the vehicle ismoving.▼ Tilt Steering WheelTo change the angle of the steering wheel,stop the vehicle, pull the tilt wheel releaselever under the steering column down,adjust the wheel, then push the releaselever up to lock the column.Tilt wheel releaseleverWARNING▼ Outside MirrorsCheck the mirrors’ angles before driving.Power control mirrorThe ignition switch must be in the ACC orON position.To adjust:MirrorsWARNINGConvex Mirror (Passenger Side):Changing lanes without taking intoaccount the actual distance of thevehicle in the convex mirror isdangerous. You could have a seriousaccident. What you see in the convexmirror is closer than it appears. Besure to look over your shoulder or tocheck your inside mirror beforechanging lanes.1. Press the left or right side of theselector switch to choose the mirror.2. Depress the mirror switch in theappropriate direction.Outside mirrorSelector switchAfter adjusting, push the wheel up anddown to be certain it’s locked beforedriving.Mirror switch3-25Form No. 8R65-EA-03C