2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 193

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page193 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (193,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) (with Advanced Key) When flashing l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the start knob will not rotate to the ACC position even if it is pushed in from the LOCK position. The advanced key battery is dead. The advanced key is not within operational range. The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (page 3-7). A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operational range. l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed from the vehicle. It will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle. The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position, the driver's door is open, and the advanced key is removed from the vehicle. The start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position and all the doors are closed after removing the advanced key from the vehicle. l l l l l l This indicator has two colors. KEY Warning Light (Red) When illuminated l When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, it illuminates momentarily and then goes out. l If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless system, it illuminates continuously. WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illuminated: If the KEY warning light remains illuminated, do not continue to drive using the advanced key system. Park the vehicle in a safe place and use the auxiliary key to continue driving the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE The flashing KEY warning light (red) and the beep sound operate simultaneously (page 3-21). 5-51 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E