2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 76

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l l The trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible. The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following areas: Around the dashboard In the storage compartments such as the glove box On the rear parcel shelf Starting the engine may be possible even if the advanced key is outside of the vehicle and extremely close to a door and window, however, always start the engine from the driver's seat. If the vehicle is started and driven away while the advanced key is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart after it is turned off and the ignition switch is turned to the Lock position. If the advanced key is detected within operational range, the operation indicator light on the transmitter flashes momentarily. l l l To lock To lock the doors, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash once. NOTE The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed. The hazard warning lights do not flash if all the doors are locked before the theft-deterrent system is properly armed. When the doors are locked by pressing the request switch on the front doors while the theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that the system is armed. Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page 3-53. To unlock Driver's door request switch To unlock the driver's door, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors , press the request switch again within 3 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard. NOTE The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is turned off. The hazard warning lights do not flash unless the theft deterrent system has been properly turned off. When the doors are unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors while the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off. Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page 3-53. qLocking, Unlocking the Doors with Request Switch All doors can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors while the advanced key is being carried. Request switch 3-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E