2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 111

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page111 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all doors, hood, and trunk lid are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l l Unlocking a door with the inside doorlock knob. Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle. Opening the trunk lid by operating the trunk lid release button. l l The theft-deterrent system operates with the key or the keyless entry system transmitter. (With advanced key) The theft-deterrent system can also be operated using a request switch or the start knob. The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the advanced key is being carried. The system will not function unless it is properly armed. To properly secure the vehicle, always make sure all windows are completely closed and all doors and the trunk lid are locked before leaving the vehicle. Remember to take your key and transmitter. If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until a door is unlocked or the trunk lid is opened with the key or with the transmitter. (With advanced key) The lights and horn can also be deactivated by pressing a request switch. qHow to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. (With advanced key) Turn the start knob to the LOCK position. 2. Make sure the hood and the trunk lid are closed. Close and lock all doors from the outside using the key or press the lock button on your keyless entry system transmitter. (With advanced key) Press a request switch or the lock button on the transmitter. The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that the system is armed. (Without advanced key) The following method will also arm the theft-deterrent system: Close the hood and the trunk lid . Press the area on the door-lock switch marked "LOCK" once. Close all doors. l l qOperation System triggering conditions The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about 3 minutes when the system is triggered by any one of the following: l Forcing open a door, the hood or the trunk lid. í Some models. 3-51 Form No.8U58-EA-05J