2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 73

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page73 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushing the start knob in. Turning off the engine 1. Shift the shift lever to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch from the ON position to the ACC position. NOTE 9. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the START position and hold (up to 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. When the engine is turned off and the ignition switch it turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds if the battery power of the advanced key is low. Replace the battery with a new one. Refer to Battery Replacement (page 3-6). 3. Push in the start knob from the ACC position and turn it to the LOCK position. CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 10. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make sure the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. In extremely cold weather, below _18° C (0° F), or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator. Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator. l 3-13 Form No.8U58-EA-05J