2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 176

Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds KEY Indicator Light (Green) When illuminated When the start knob is pushed in from the LOCK position, the system confirms that the correct advanced key is inside the vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates, and the start knob can be turned to the ACC position (page 3-9). When flashing When the advanced key battery power is low, the KEY indicator light flashes for 30 seconds after the start knob is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position. Replace with a new battery before the advanced key becomes unusable (page 3-6). NOTE The advanced key can be set so that the KEY indicator light (green) does not flash even if the battery power is low. Refer to Setting Change (Function Customization)(page 3-19). The light stops flashing when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the correct ignition key. At this time, the immobilizer system is disarmed and the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes out. If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Light qSecurity Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-topass position. This indicator light starts flashing every 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC position and the immobilizer system is armed. 5-50