2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 70

Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l l The trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible. The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following areas: Around the dashboard In the storage compartments such as the glove box On the rear parcel shelf Starting the engine may be possible even if the advanced key is outside of the vehicle and extremely close to a door and window, however, always start the engine from the driver's seat. If the vehicle is started and the advanced key is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart after it is shut off and the ignition switch is turned to the lock position. If the advanced key is detected within operational range, the operation indicator light located in the instrument cluster flashes momentarily. l l l To lock To lock the doors, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash once. NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that the doors are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent system (page 3-46). To unlock Driver's door request switch To unlock the driver's door, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors , press the request switch again within 3 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard. NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the doors are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent system (page 3-46). qLocking, Unlocking the Doors with Request Switch All doors can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors while the advanced key is being carried. Request switch Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. 3-8