Starting And Driving; Ignition Switch - Mazda 2004 RX-8 Owner's Manual

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Ignition Switch

M Ignition Switch Positions
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. Only in this position can the
key be removed.
Manual transmission
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key in at the
ACC position.
LOCK
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Automatic transmission
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, keep the shift lever in P.
Removing the Key:
It's dangerous to remove the key from
the ignition switch while the vehicle is
moving. Removing the key allows the
steering wheel to lock. You will lose
steering control and a serious
accident could occur.
Remove the key only when the vehicle
is parked.
Not Setting the Parking Brake:
Leaving the driver's seat without
setting the parking brake is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
ON
movement could occur if the parking
brake is not set. This could cause an
ACC
accident. Before leaving the driver's
Push the key
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.
ON
ACC
Shift lever
LOCK
engaged in P
(park)
WARNING