2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 145

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page145 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic transmission To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be in the P position. WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur. (For vehicles equipped with the advanced key, the steering wheel locks when the starter knob is turned to the LOCK position.) 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 with an automatic transmission or in 1 or R with a manual transmission: 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 with an automatic transmission, or to 1 or R with a manual transmission is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur. This could cause an accident. NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. Leaving the key or start knob in any position but LOCK position also disables some of the security features and may run the battery down. Shift lever engaged in P (park) 5-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E