2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 86

CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page86 Friday, June 5 2009 2:24 PM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System l (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking doors and the liftgate by pressing the request switch, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock and the hazard warning light will flash if any of the following operations are not performed within about 30 seconds. A door or the liftgate is opened. The auxiliary key is inserted into the ignition switch. The start knob is pushed. l l l LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be turned to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in the instrument cluster. qStarting the Engine Ignition switch positions As there is no a traditional key, some of the ignition switch functions are different. WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: It is important to place the key or start knob in the LOCK position even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or leaving the vehicle. Leaving the key in other positions will disable some of the vehicle security systems and run the battery down. Leaving the driver's seat without putting the ignition switch in LOCK position, setting the parking brake and shifting the shift lever to P is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur. This could cause an accident. NOTE l Start knob LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to help protect against theft. l If turning the ignition switch is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. The ignition switch cannot be turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position when the shift lever is not in P. 3-10 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E