2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 72

Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to help protect against theft. LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be turned to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminates in the instrument cluster. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. NOTE The Advanced Keyless Entry System does not function in the ACC position, and the doors will not lock/unlock using the transmitter or request switches even if the advanced key is carried away from the vehicle. 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 with an automatic transmission or in 1 or R with a manual transmission: Intentionally placing the key or start knob into LOCK position is much more important where you will not be removing the key to leave the vehicle and because leaving it 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 the shift lever is in P with an automatic transmission or in 1 or R with a manual transmission is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur. This could cause an accident. NOTE l ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-39). NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an abnormality. START The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the start knob; then it returns to the ON position. The brake warning light can be checked after the engine is started (page 5-39). l If turning the ignition switch is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. (Automatic transmission) The ignition switch cannot be turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position when the shift lever is not in P. 3-10