Mazda 2010 RX-8 Owner's Manual page 94

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page94
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
qTransmitter Maintenance
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
Ø Install the battery with the positive
pole ( ) facing down. Battery
leakage could occur if it is not
installed correctly.
Ø When replacing the battery, be
careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also
be careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could be
damaged.
Ø There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly
replaced.
Ø Replace only with the same type
battery (CR1620 or equivalent).
Ø Dispose of used batteries
according to the following
instructions.
Ø
Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
Ø
Never disassemble.
Ø
Never throw the battery into
fire and/or water.
Ø
Never deform or crush.
Replacing the transmitter battery
1. Unfold the key (page 3-22).
3-26
Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
Black plate (94,1)
2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into
the slot and push the tab to remove the
key from the transmitter.
Tab
3. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into
the slot and gently pry open the
transmitter.