Mazda mx-5 2008 Manual page 69

NOTE
Confirm that both doors are securely
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locked.
Both doors cannot be locked when any
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door is open.
A beep sound is heard for confirmation
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when the doors are locked/unlocked using
the request switch. If your prefer, the beep
sound can be turned off (page 3-19).
The setting can be changed so that the
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doors are locked automatically without
pressing the request switch (page 3-19).
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when both doors are
closed while the advanced key is being
carried. Both doors are locked
automatically after about 3 seconds when
the advanced key is out of the operational
range. Also, the hazard warning lights flash
once. (Even if the driver is in the
operational range, both doors are locked
automatically after about 30 seconds.)
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors are completely closed or
another advanced key is left in the vehicle,
the auto-lock function will not work.
Always make sure that both doors are
closed and locked before leaving the
vehicle.
(Auto re-lock function)
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After unlocking doors by pressing the
request switch, both doors will
automatically lock and the hazard warning
light will flash if any of the following
operations are not performed within about
30 seconds.
A door is opened.
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The auxiliary key is inserted into the
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ignition switch.
The start knob is pushed.
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Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
qOpening the Trunk Lid with
Request Switch
The trunk lid can be opened by pressing
the request switch on the under side of the
trunk lid above the license plate while the
advanced key is being carried.
NOTE
If the advanced key is left in the trunk, the
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trunk lid will close, however, the trunk lid
can be opened using the request switch and
the vehicle could be stolen.
(With power retractable hardtop)
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The trunk lid can only be opened when the
power retractable hardtop is fully opened/
closed. Open/close the power retractable
hardtop completely before opening the
trunk lid.
Knowing Your Mazda
Request switch
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