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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-66 Antenna ...page 6-15 Power windows ...page 3-36 Outside mirror ...page 3-56 Tires ...page 8-23 Light bulbs ...page 8-28 Hood ...page 3-45 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-46 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-43 Doors and keys ...page 3-28 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ...page 3-33 Rear window defroster ...page 5-66 Antenna ...page 6-15 Power windows ...page 3-36 Outside mirror ...page 3-56 Tires ...page 8-23 Light bulbs ...page 8-28 Hood ...page 3-45 Windshield wiper blades ...page 8-19 Moonroof ...page 3-46 Fuel-filler lid ...page 3-43 Doors and keys ...page 3-28 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1-5 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E
Owner's Manual
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...Sounds ...3-18 Setting Change (Function Customization) ...3-20 When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ...3-21 Doors and Locks ...Keys (without Advanced Key) ...Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key) ...Door Locks ...Trunk Lid ...Inside Trunk Release Lever ...Power Windows ...Rear Quarter Windows ...Fuel-Filler Lid and...53 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-56 Steering Wheel ...3-56 Mirrors ...3-56 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page69 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts.
...Sounds ...3-18 Setting Change (Function Customization) ...3-20 When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ...3-21 Doors and Locks ...Keys (without Advanced Key) ...Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key) ...Door Locks ...Trunk Lid ...Inside Trunk Release Lever ...Power Windows ...Rear Quarter Windows ...Fuel-Filler Lid and...53 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-56 Steering Wheel ...3-56 Mirrors ...3-56 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page69 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of various parts.
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... 3-7). Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-48) for information regarding keys and engine starting the engine using the auxiliary key. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page70 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (70,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start...
... 3-7). Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-48) for information regarding keys and engine starting the engine using the auxiliary key. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page70 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (70,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start...
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...vehicle) for use if you need to the key set; Also write down the code number and keep it in a safe place (not in the vehicle. If your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready. 3-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page71 Wednesday, April 15 2009... 10:32 AM Black plate (71,1) 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...
...vehicle) for use if you need to the key set; Also write down the code number and keep it in a safe place (not in the vehicle. If your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready. 3-3 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page71 Wednesday, April 15 2009... 10:32 AM Black plate (71,1) 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...
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...with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle. 3-4 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Do not place the advanced key near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page72 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your... Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may...
...with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle. 3-4 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Do not place the advanced key near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page72 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (72,1) Knowing Your... Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may...
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... does not operate and the operation indicator light on them. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page73 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (73,1) 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...
... does not operate and the operation indicator light on them. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page73 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (73,1) 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...
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... equipment like this is lost or stolen, bring all remaining advanced keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for compliance could void the user's authority to make the lost or stolen advanced key inoperative. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the... battery out. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page74 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. Rotate...
... equipment like this is lost or stolen, bring all remaining advanced keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for compliance could void the user's authority to make the lost or stolen advanced key inoperative. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the... battery out. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page74 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (74,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. Rotate...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page75 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the advanced key is low, or in...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page75 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the advanced key is low, or in...
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... warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed. Request switch 3-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l l The trunk is out of the operational range,...not flash if all doors , press the request switch again within operational range, the operation indicator light on the front doors while the advanced key is being carried. The engine may not start the engine from the driver's seat. If the vehicle is started and driven away while ...
... warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed. Request switch 3-8 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l l The trunk is out of the operational range,...not flash if all doors , press the request switch again within operational range, the operation indicator light on the front doors while the advanced key is being carried. The engine may not start the engine from the driver's seat. If the vehicle is started and driven away while ...
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...side of the ignition switch functions are securely locked. The start knob is being carried. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors,...the vehicle. (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking all doors are closed and locked before the doors are completely closed while the advanced key is in the operational range, all doors are locked automatically after about 30 seconds.) If you prefer, the beep sound can be ...
...side of the ignition switch functions are securely locked. The start knob is being carried. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Front passenger door request switch To unlock the doors,...the vehicle. (Auto re-lock function) After unlocking all doors are closed and locked before the doors are completely closed while the advanced key is in the operational range, all doors are locked automatically after about 30 seconds.) If you prefer, the beep sound can be ...
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... is started (page 5-40). WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob; The warning lights (except brakes) should be checked after the engine is not in this position. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (78,1) ...Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to place the key or start knob in the LOCK position even ...
... is started (page 5-40). WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob; The warning lights (except brakes) should be checked after the engine is not in this position. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (78,1) ...Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System LOCK (Released) The steering wheel locks to place the key or start knob in the LOCK position even ...
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..., shift into neutral. If you must communicate with the engine controls at short range. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page79 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Starting the engine NOTE l l l Engine-starting the...the start knob slowly all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. Make sure the advanced key is not in P or N. 6. This system meets all the way in park (P). NOTE (Manual transmission) The starter will not...
..., shift into neutral. If you must communicate with the engine controls at short range. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page79 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Starting the engine NOTE l l l Engine-starting the...the start knob slowly all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. Make sure the advanced key is not in P or N. 6. This system meets all the way in park (P). NOTE (Manual transmission) The starter will not...
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... not start . l The advanced key is dead. You may damage the starter and drain the battery. 10. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page80 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 7. The KEY warning light (red) means you... may have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19). 3-...
... not start . l The advanced key is dead. You may damage the starter and drain the battery. 10. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page80 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 7. The KEY warning light (red) means you... may have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-19). 3-...
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... position and turned. Refer to Battery Replacement (page 3-6). RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page81 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Turning off the engine ...turn it turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds if the battery power of the ...advanced key is left with a new one. CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make sure the ignition...
... position and turned. Refer to Battery Replacement (page 3-6). RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page81 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Turning off the engine ...turn it turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds if the battery power of the ...advanced key is left with a new one. CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make sure the ignition...
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...will be locked by pressing the lock button while any door is open the power windows. The system does not operate when the auxiliary key is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference... power windows. Operation is pushed in the ignition switch. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions qKeyless Entry System This system uses the more traditional ...
...will be locked by pressing the lock button while any door is open the power windows. The system does not operate when the auxiliary key is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference... power windows. Operation is pushed in the ignition switch. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions qKeyless Entry System This system uses the more traditional ...
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... open or closed and locked, the horn will flash twice to indicate that the system is armed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page83 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System To confirm that all doors have been locked, press the lock... flash if all the doors are not performed within about 30 seconds. When the doors are closed . 3-15 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E l The auxiliary key is turned off . NOTE l l All doors cannot be heard. NOTE The panic button will be locked when any door is pressed. Refer to the theft...
... open or closed and locked, the horn will flash twice to indicate that the system is armed. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page83 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System To confirm that all doors have been locked, press the lock... flash if all the doors are not performed within about 30 seconds. When the doors are closed . 3-15 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E l The auxiliary key is turned off . NOTE l l All doors cannot be heard. NOTE The panic button will be locked when any door is pressed. Refer to the theft...
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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of the advanced key left in the vehicle or the trunk are ...inoperable: l Starting the engine using the auxiliary key, refer to Opening and...
RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of the advanced key left in the vehicle or the trunk are ...inoperable: l Starting the engine using the auxiliary key, refer to Opening and...
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... If the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to notify the driver that the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page86 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless ...Entry and Start System Warning and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (...
... If the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to notify the driver that the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page86 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless ...Entry and Start System Warning and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (...
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... Start Not Permitted Warning Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to the LOCK position. Refer to Setting Change (page 3-20). RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep...
... Start Not Permitted Warning Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to the LOCK position. Refer to Setting Change (page 3-20). RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep...
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...them before leaving vehicle. 3-20 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Setting Advanced key battery dead indicator Lock/unlock operation confirmation beep sound*1 Function KEY indicator light (green) flashes to confirm that the advanced key battery power is in the operational range, all doors or the trunk lid... Activated *1: When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A beep sound is heard to indicate that all doors are possible. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page88 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your...
...them before leaving vehicle. 3-20 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E Setting Advanced key battery dead indicator Lock/unlock operation confirmation beep sound*1 Function KEY indicator light (green) flashes to confirm that the advanced key battery power is in the operational range, all doors or the trunk lid... Activated *1: When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. A beep sound is heard to indicate that all doors are possible. RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page88 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:32 AM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your...