Getting Started - Mazda RX-8 Quick Tips

G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
Advanced
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2 3 keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
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operate properly.
Tip: System may not operate
correctly if vehicle is near
equipment such as wireless
pay devices located at some
gas stations, if this occurs, use
auxiliary key to lock/unlock
and start vehicle.
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock,
which can be programmed to
automatically lock vehicle after
driving and exiting vehicle.
Starting engine
Push in start knob
PU SH
(8); when
indicator (green)
illuminates on
9 8 9
instrument
cluster; turn start knob (8) to
START position to start engine.
Auxiliary key operation
If advanced key cannot be used
due to a malfunction or dead
advanced key battery, use auxiliary
key (5) to lock/unlock doors,
trunk and to start vehicle.
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover (8) by pressing both
side release buttons (9) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine.
Tip: Advanced key may not
operate, engine may not start
or warnings may activate if
advanced key is placed in
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
For additional information
on customizable features,
see Owner's Manual.
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Locking doors
Driver's/passenger's door request
switch: Press (6) once on either
door to lock both doors; press
and hold to close windows.
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep.
Unlocking doors/
opening trunk
Driver's door request switch: Press
(6) to unlock driver's door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
both doors.
or around dashboard, glove
box, trunk or in a pocket
with a cell phone.
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position.
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged and vehicle security
compromised if start knob is
left in ACC position.
Always put vehicle in Park (P), set
parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle.
System operation warnings
indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low.
indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) with warning
beep indicates system malfunction,
and auxiliary key should be used, have
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Passenger's door request switch:
Press (6) on passenger's door;
both doors unlock simultaneously.
Trunk request switch: Press (7)
located above license plate, only
trunk will open, doors do not
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lock/unlock.
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (2) for driver's door;
press again within a 3 seconds to
unlock passenger's door; press
twice and hold to open windows.
Press and hold
for more than 1 second to
open trunk.
Activating panic alarm
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (4) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds for 2 1/2 minutes,
hazard warning lights flash; to stop,
press any remote button.
*Denotes optional equipment
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, unless
reprogrammed by dealer,
system will beep as confirmation
of lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob
is left in ACC position or
advanced key has been
left in vehicle.
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner's Manual.
Replacing battery
See Owner's Manual
Cautions on use
To avoid damage to advanced
key, do not allow any severe
impacts or contact with liquids,
do not place heavy objects on
advanced key and do not leave
advanced key exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures.
See Owner's Manual for all
cautions and warnings.
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