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By reading your Mazda. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in many ways. Form No.8V89-EA-06F Please refer to make better use of all information in the manual. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page4... manual means "Do not do that this happen". The symbol below , located on some parts of the manual to best explain how to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your manual. Index: A good place to enjoy your manual, you get the most driving pleasure ...
By reading your Mazda. You'll find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in many ways. Form No.8V89-EA-06F Please refer to make better use of all information in the manual. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page4... manual means "Do not do that this happen". The symbol below , located on some parts of the manual to best explain how to start is the Index, an alphabetical listing of your manual. Index: A good place to enjoy your manual, you get the most driving pleasure ...
Owner's Manual
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Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ...3-2 Advanced Keys í ...3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ...3-7 Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ...3-14 Advanced Key Suspend Function ...3-17 Warning and Beep Sounds ...3-18 ... and Mirrors ...3-53 Steering Wheel ...3-53 Mirrors ...3-53 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8V89-EA-06F opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page65 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (65,1) 3 Knowing Your...
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ...3-2 Advanced Keys í ...3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ...3-7 Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ...3-14 Advanced Key Suspend Function ...3-17 Warning and Beep Sounds ...3-18 ... and Mirrors ...3-53 Steering Wheel ...3-53 Mirrors ...3-53 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8V89-EA-06F opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page65 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (65,1) 3 Knowing Your...
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... could play with the key is being badly injured or even killed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page66 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry... and start system) enables the following operations are fascinating to ensure the system functions properly. ...
... could play with the key is being badly injured or even killed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page66 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (66,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry... and start system) enables the following operations are fascinating to ensure the system functions properly. ...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page67 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (67,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Panic button Lock button Unlock button Trunk button Auxiliary key Operation indicator light Key code number plate A code number is lost, consult your key ... store it in another safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle) for use if you need to the key set; If your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready. 3-3 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page67 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (67,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Panic button Lock button Unlock button Trunk button Auxiliary key Operation indicator light Key code number plate A code number is lost, consult your key ... store it in another safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle) for use if you need to the key set; If your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready. 3-3 Form No.8V89-EA-06F
Owner's Manual
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...the battery when the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in an ultrasonic cleaner. The advanced key is installed in the vehicle. Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is near electronic devices such as cellular phones. l The advanced key may not function correctly under direct sunlight. Get... advanced keyless functions per vehicle. To avoid damage to the advanced key. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page68 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it...
...the battery when the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in an ultrasonic cleaner. The advanced key is installed in the vehicle. Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is near electronic devices such as cellular phones. l The advanced key may not function correctly under direct sunlight. Get... advanced keyless functions per vehicle. To avoid damage to the advanced key. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page68 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION l Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it...
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... when the buttons are pressed. l 3-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page69 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent damage to bend the electrical terminals...
... when the buttons are pressed. l 3-5 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page69 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (69,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent damage to bend the electrical terminals...
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...new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page70 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (70,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. qService If you have a problem with the positive pole ( facing ...the ( ) mark on the cap. ) Radio equipment like this is lost or stolen, bring all remaining advanced keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon ...
...new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page70 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (70,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. qService If you have a problem with the positive pole ( facing ...the ( ) mark on the cap. ) Radio equipment like this is lost or stolen, bring all remaining advanced keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon ...
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...from the center of the front door handles. NOTE Opening the trunk lid The operational range for starting the engine includes nearly the entire cabin area. Exterior transmitter Operational range Starting the engine The operational range for opening the trunk lid is an area of up to the ...windows, door handles. 3-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page71 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (71,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range The system operates only when the...
...from the center of the front door handles. NOTE Opening the trunk lid The operational range for starting the engine includes nearly the entire cabin area. Exterior transmitter Operational range Starting the engine The operational range for opening the trunk lid is an area of up to the ...windows, door handles. 3-7 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page71 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (71,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range The system operates only when the...
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If the advanced key is being carried. l 3-8 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page72 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l qLocking, Unlocking the Doors with Request Switch All doors can be locked/unlocked by ...is detected within 3 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will be heard. If the vehicle is started and the advanced key is not in the following areas: l l l l Around the dashboard In the storage compartments such as the glove ...
If the advanced key is being carried. l 3-8 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page72 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l qLocking, Unlocking the Doors with Request Switch All doors can be locked/unlocked by ...is detected within 3 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will be heard. If the vehicle is started and the advanced key is not in the following areas: l l l l Around the dashboard In the storage compartments such as the glove ...
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...request switch (page 3-20). (Auto-lock function) A beep sound is open. All doors are locked automatically after about 30 seconds. The start knob is opened. The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is heard for confirmation. A beep sound is armed or ...turned off (page 3-20). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page73 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE NOTE l (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash...
...request switch (page 3-20). (Auto-lock function) A beep sound is open. All doors are locked automatically after about 30 seconds. The start knob is opened. The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is heard for confirmation. A beep sound is armed or ...turned off (page 3-20). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page73 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (73,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE NOTE l (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash...
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...in the trunk, the trunk lid will operate. 3-10 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page74 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Trunk Lid with Request Switch The trunk lid can be turned to .... LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be opened by pressing the request switch. NOTE l NOTE If the advanced key is dangerous. l ACC (Accessory) Start knob The steering wheel unlocks and some of the trunk lid above the license plate while the advanced key is in P with an automatic transmission...
...in the trunk, the trunk lid will operate. 3-10 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page74 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Trunk Lid with Request Switch The trunk lid can be turned to .... LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be opened by pressing the request switch. NOTE l NOTE If the advanced key is dangerous. l ACC (Accessory) Start knob The steering wheel unlocks and some of the trunk lid above the license plate while the advanced key is in P with an automatic transmission...
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... it on . 4. Occupants should be checked after the engine is securely attached before the engine is started (page 5-39). 1. NOTE Engine-starting the engine, be sure the start knob; Make sure the parking brake is controlled by pushing it returns to the ignition switch. The... crank until you release the start knob is started (page 5-39). l l When the ignition switch is being carried. 2. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page75 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE Starting the engine NOTE l The ...
... it on . 4. Occupants should be checked after the engine is securely attached before the engine is started (page 5-39). 1. NOTE Engine-starting the engine, be sure the start knob; Make sure the parking brake is controlled by pushing it returns to the ignition switch. The... crank until you release the start knob is started (page 5-39). l l When the ignition switch is being carried. 2. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page75 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE Starting the engine NOTE l The ...
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...If you cannot continue to the advanced key is out of operational range. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page76 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way. (...Automatic transmission) The starter will not start. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission)...
...If you cannot continue to the advanced key is out of operational range. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page76 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5. (Manual transmission) Depress the clutch pedal all the way. (...Automatic transmission) The starter will not start. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while cranking the engine. (Automatic transmission)...
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... C (0° F), or after the vehicle has not been driven in the instrument cluster for more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. Turning off and the ignition switch it to the LOCK position, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in several days, let the engine warm up...the ignition switch is turned off the engine 1. l 3-13 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page77 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 8. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the LOCK position. When the...
... C (0° F), or after the vehicle has not been driven in the instrument cluster for more than 10 seconds at a time) until the engine starts. Turning off and the ignition switch it to the LOCK position, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in several days, let the engine warm up...the ignition switch is turned off the engine 1. l 3-13 Form No.8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page77 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 8. Turn the ignition switch from the ACC position to the LOCK position. When the...
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...becomes too small, the battery may be discharged if the ignition switch is open. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page78 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the ignition ...pushed in , the system does not operate. To install a new battery, refer to Warning Beep (page 3-18). Refer to Maintenance (page 3-5). With the start knob is designed to operate up to the LOCK position. l l l l 3-14 Form No.8V89-EA-06F All doors cannot be locked by pressing ...
...becomes too small, the battery may be discharged if the ignition switch is open. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page78 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the ignition ...pushed in , the system does not operate. To install a new battery, refer to Warning Beep (page 3-18). Refer to Maintenance (page 3-5). With the start knob is designed to operate up to the LOCK position. l l l l 3-14 Form No.8V89-EA-06F All doors cannot be locked by pressing ...
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... be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. If they are pressed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page79 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Transmitter Lock button Panic button To confirm that all doors are locked visually or audibly...
... be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. If they are pressed. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page79 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Transmitter Lock button Panic button To confirm that all doors are locked visually or audibly...
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... the theft-deterrent system (page 3-51). Panic button If you witness from the advanced key. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page80 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to break into...
... the theft-deterrent system (page 3-51). Panic button If you witness from the advanced key. RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page80 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to break into...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page81 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be started with Key (page 3-29). The following : l Press the lock or unlock button on the advanced key which has had its functions suspended. Starting the...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page81 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be started with Key (page 3-29). The following : l Press the lock or unlock button on the advanced key which has had its functions suspended. Starting the...
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RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page82 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Warning and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the ... to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position and all the doors are closed after removing the advanced key from the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. l NOTE Because the advanced key...
RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page82 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Warning and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the ... to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position and all the doors are closed after removing the advanced key from the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. l NOTE Because the advanced key...
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...function because its functions may be temporarily suspended. To restore the advanced key function, perform the applicable procedure (page 3-17). qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the KEY indicator ...front doors cannot be locked. Refer to Setting Change (page 3-20). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page83 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep Under the following conditions, if the request...
...function because its functions may be temporarily suspended. To restore the advanced key function, perform the applicable procedure (page 3-17). qEngine Start Not Permitted Warning Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the KEY indicator ...front doors cannot be locked. Refer to Setting Change (page 3-20). RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page83 Friday, May 19 2006 9:50 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep Under the following conditions, if the request...