2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 77

Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Trunk button To open the trunk, press the trunk button for more than 1 second. Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle's alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether any door is open or closed. qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key. (Turning on the alarm) Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will occur: l The horn sounds intermittently. l The hazard warning lights flash. NOTE However, if the driver is too close to the vehicle the panic button may not function. (Turning off the alarm) The alarm stops by pressing any button on the transmitter. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking, Unlocking with Key (page 3-27). Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid can be opened using the auxiliary key, refer to Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid (page 3-32). Starting the engine The engine can be started with the auxiliary key, refer to Ignition Switch (page 5-2). Locking, unlocking the glove box The glove box can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Glove Box (page 6-50). 3-15