2007 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 69

RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page68 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions: l l l l l l The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers. Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle. There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle. If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain gas stations. l The advanced key may consume battery power excessively if it receives highintensity radio waves. Do not place the advanced key near electronic devices such as televisions or personal computers. To avoid damage to the advanced key, DO NOT: l l l l l l l l Drop the advanced key. Get the advanced key wet. Disassemble the advanced key. Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood, under direct sunlight. Place heavy objects on the advanced key. Put the advanced key in an ultrasonic cleaner. Put any magnetized objects close to the advanced key. NOTE l Battery life is about one year. Replace the battery when the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster. Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead Warning on page 3-19. Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 advanced keys can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle. l 3-4 Form No.8V89-EA-06F