2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 26 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMKnowing Your MazdaSteering Wheel and MirrorsAfter adjusting the mirror, lock thecontrol by placing the selector switch inthe middle position.Folding the mirrorFold the outside mirror rearward until it islocked.▼ Rearview MirrorWARNINGBlocked View:Cargo stacked higher than theseatbacks is dangerous. It can blockyour view in the rearview mirror,which might cause you to hit anothercar when changing lanes. Don’t stackthings higher than the seatbacks.Rearview mirror adjustmentBefore driving, adjust the rearview mirrorto center on the scene through the rearwindow.Mirror defroster*WARNINGDriving with Mirrors Folded In:Driving with the outside mirrorsfolded in is dangerous. Your rear viewwill be restricted, and you could havean accident. Always return theoutside mirrors to the driving positionbefore you start driving.If your vehicle has mirror defrosters, turnthem on by turning the ignition switch tothe ON position and pushing the rearwindow defroster switch (page 5-53).NOTEFor the manual day/night mirror,perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position.Reducing glare from headlightsManual day/night mirror *Push the day/night lever forward for daydriving. Pull it back to reduce glare ofheadlights from cars at the rear.Day/Night leverDayNight3-26*Some models.Form No. 8R65-EA-03C