2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 108
2008 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-46. NOTE l Opening the trunk lid by operating the trunk lid release button. 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. l 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. NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lock knob will not arm the system. 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. 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. l Unlocking a door with the inside doorlock knob. l Unlocking a door with the door lock switch. l Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle. 3-46 í Some models.