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

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Ignition Switch

Auxiliary key (with advanced key)
NOTE
When starting the engine using the advanced
key, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-9).
When starting the engine with the
auxiliary key, perform the following
procedure.
1. Remove the auxiliary key from the
advanced key (page 3-16).
2. Make sure the start knob is in OFF/
LOCK position.
3. Remove the start knob by pulling it
outward while pressing the buttons on
both the left and right sides.
4. Insert the auxiliary key in the ignition
switch.
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Form No.8BQ7-EA-10H
Black plate (144,1)
qIgnition Switch Positions
With advanced
key
Without advanced
key
The engraved mark (LOCK) indicated in
the illustration may differ from that
indicated on the actual vehicle (it may
read OFF).
OFF/LOCK
The power supply to electrical devices is
turned off. Only in this position can the
key be removed.
Manual transmission
To switch the ignition from ACC to OFF/
LOCK, push the key in at the ACC
position, then turn it to the OFF/LOCK
position.
Push the key