Mazda 2007 RX-8 Owner's Manual page 75

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Knowing Your Mazda
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.
Request switch
NOTE
If the advanced key is left in the trunk,
the trunk lid will close. However, the
trunk lid can be opened by pressing the
request switch.
qStarting the Engine
Ignition switch positions
Without a traditional key, some of the
ignition switch functions are different.
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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.
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always 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:
Leaving the driver's seat without
setting the parking brake and the shift
lever is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur. This could
cause an accident.
NOTE
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ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some
Start knob
electrical accessories will operate.
Black plate (74,1)
WARNING
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.