Mazda RX-8 Quick Tips page 7

Locks
L O C K S
Key
Operates ignition and all locks.
Tip: Use key number plate
to purchase new key; store
in safe place.
1
Retractable key
Unfold key: Press (1).
Fold key: Press (1) and rotate
key into holder.
Tip: Insert key in drivers door,
rotate and hold in lock position
to close windows and lock
vehicle, rotate and hold in unlock
position to open windows
and unlock vehicle.
1
Manual door locks
To lock: Press front of button
(1) toward door handle.
To unlock: Pull front of button
away from door handle.
Tips: Doors can be locked with
key in ignition (chime sounds
to alert you to key in ignition).
Locking doors with inside door
lock knob will not arm system.
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Locks/
Mirrors
Remote keyless
entry system*
Functions only
2
with ignition in
3
OFF position and
4 5
key removed from
ignition cylinder.
To lock doors: Press
(2); pressing again within 5
seconds causes doors to relock and
horn to beep.
To unlock: Press button (3) for
driver's door; press again within 3
seconds to unlock passenger's door;
press and hold to open windows.
Press and hold button
(4) for more than 1 second
to open trunk.
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (5) for more than 1
second; horn sounds, hazard
warning lights flash; to stop,
press any remote button.
3
4
2
Power door locks
To lock/unlock all doors from
inside vehicle: Press bottom/top
of switch (2).
To unlock: Use key to unlock
driver's front door, rotate key
to counterclockwise position
for more than one second to
unlock other doors.
button
Advanced keyless entry/
start system/auxiliary key*
See Getting Started
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used,
see Owner's Manual.
WARNING: Never leave a child
alone in vehicle and never leave
any key where a child can find
it, particularly advanced keys
which give easier access to
a curious child.
Dual power mirrors
Ignition switch must be
in ACC or ON position.
Switch is on driver's door.
To adjust left/right mirror:
Press selector switch (3) left/right,
press switch (4) in direction of
desired movement.
Tip: To lock mirrors in place,
move selector to center position.
*Denotes optional equipment