2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 73

Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Starting the engine NOTE l l l Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. The advanced key must be carried because the advanced key carries an immobilizer chip that must communicate with the engine controls at short range. When starting the engine, be sure the start knob is securely attached before trying to operate it. If the knob becomes detached from the ignition switch, re-attach it by pushing it on to the ignition switch. 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way and shift into neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). NOTE (Manual transmission) The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed all the way. (Automatic transmission) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N. 6. Push the start knob slowly all the way in. 1. Make sure the advanced key is being carried. 2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 3. Make sure the parking brake is on. 4. Depress the brake pedal. 3-11