2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 74

Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 7. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in the instrument cluster. The KEY warning light (red) means you cannot continue to start the engine using the Advanced Keyless System. You may have to use the auxiliary key instead (page 3-20). 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. 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 NOTE In the following cases, the KEY warning light (red) illuminates and the engine will not start. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is out of operational range. l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (page 3-7). l A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operational range. l 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. Turning off the engine 1. Move the shift lever to the P position (Automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch from the ON position to the ACC position. NOTE 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). 8. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position while pushing the start knob in. 3. Push in the start knob from the ACC position and turn it to the LOCK position. 3-12