When Warning Indicator/Beep Is Activated - Mazda 2010 RX-8 Owner's Manual

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When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated

Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the
advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-18).
Warning
When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be
heard.
When a door is open, three beep sounds are heard, and
the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster
flashes.
When a door is closed, a beep sound is heard six times,
and the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes.
When locking the doors or closing the trunk, the chime
sounds for about ten seconds.
When attempting to lock the doors by pressing the
request switch on the front doors, and six beep sounds
are heard.
When the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated
in the instrument cluster.
Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
Check whether the start knob has been returned to the
LOCK position.
Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.
Check whether the advanced key has been removed
from the vehicle.
Check whether the advanced key has been left in the
vehicle or the trunk.
Check whether the start knob has been returned to the
LOCK position.
Check whether a door is open.
The advanced key battery power is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5.
The advanced key is malfunctioning. 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.
Black plate (89,1)
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