Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual page 195

RX-8_8BQ7-EA-10H_Edition1 Page195
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When flashing
Under the following conditions, the
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KEY warning light (red) flashes to
inform the driver that the start knob
will not rotate to the ACC position
even if it is pushed in from the OFF/
LOCK position.
The advanced key battery is dead.
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The advanced key is not within
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operational range.
The advanced key is placed in areas
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where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).
A key from another manufacturer
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similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.
Under the following conditions, the
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KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously when the start knob has
not been returned to the OFF/LOCK
position to notify the driver that the
advanced key has been removed from
the vehicle. It will stop flashing when
the advanced key is back inside the
vehicle.
The start knob has not been returned
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to the OFF/LOCK position, the
driver's door is open, and the
advanced key is removed from the
vehicle.
The start knob has not been returned
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to the OFF/LOCK position and all
the doors are closed after removing
the advanced key from the vehicle.
NOTE
The flashing KEY warning light (red) and the
beep sound operate simultaneously (page
3-19).
Form No.8BQ7-EA-10H
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
KEY Indicator Light (Green)
When illuminated
When the start knob is pushed in from the
OFF/LOCK position, the system confirms
that the correct advanced key is inside the
vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green)
illuminates, and the start knob can be
turned to the ACC position (page 3-9).
When flashing
When the advanced key battery power is
low, the KEY indicator light flashes for 30
seconds after the start knob is turned from
the ON position to the ACC or OFF/
LOCK position. Replace with a new
battery before the advanced key becomes
unusable (page 3-6).
NOTE
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-8.
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer
system is armed.
Black plate (195,1)
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