2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 78

Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Key Suspend Function If one key is left in the vehicle or trunk and the second key is used to lock the vehicle, the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle or the trunk are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle. The following are inoperable: l Starting the engine using the start knob. l Operating the request switches. To restore these functions, perform any one of the following: l Press the lock or unlock button on the advanced key which has had its functions suspended. l While carrying another advanced key, push in the start knob until the KEY indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates. l Insert the auxiliary key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Warning and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster illuminates continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle with the advanced keyless function. 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. Refer to Ignition Switch (page 5-2). qStart Knob Not in LOCK Warning Beep If the start knob is in the ACC position and the driver's door is opened, a continuous beep sound will be heard to notify the driver that the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position. In this case, the keyless entry system does not operate, the car cannot be locked, and the battery will run down. 3-16