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ADVANCED KEYLESS  
ENTRY SYSTEM

  •  This system allows you to lock and  
    unlock the doors, open the trunk lid,  
    open the windows, and even start 

 

    the engine.

While Carrying the Advanced Key…

  •    

Unlock the driver’s door

 by 

pushing the driver’s door request 
switch once.

  •   

Unlock both doors

 by pushing the 

driver’s door request switch twice 
OR by pushing the passenger’s door 
request switch.

  •   

Open the trunk

 by pushing the 

trunk request switch.

  •   

Lock both doors

 by pushing the 

driver’s door or passenger door 
request switch once.

  •   

Open the front windows

 by 

pushing the unlock button on the 
advanced keyless entry transmitter 
and then pushing again and holding; 
release to stop.

  •   

Close front windows 

by pushing 

and holding the driver’s door request 
switch; release to stop.

Trunk Request Switch

STARTiNg ThE ENgiNE

While Carrying the Advanced Key…

  •   

Start the engine

 by pushing the start knob in and turning it (like a 

normal key) while pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or 

 

the brake pedal (automatic transmission).

  •   

Shut the engine OFF

 by turning the start knob to the ACC position 

and then pushing in and turning to the Lock position.

  •   The key 

 indicator light will show 

gREEN

 when the advanced key 

is detected. If the key indicator light flashes 

gREEN

, the advanced key 

transmitter battery power is low.

  •

   

If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead 

advanced key battery, use the auxiliary key to lock/unlock the doors 

and to start the engine.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors, the trunk, and opens the 

power windows. 

Opening the Windows 

• 

  Push  , then push again 

and hold; release to stop.

Release Button 

• 

 To extend the key, push 

the release button.

•   To retract the key, push 

the release button 

 

and fold the key back 

into the holder.

With the Auxiliary Key…
1

   

To start engine, remove the Start 
knob cover by pushing both release 
buttons and pulling the cover off.  

2

   

Insert the auxiliary key into the key 
cylinder and turn it to start the engine.

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Door Request Switch

Lock

Trunk

Panic 

Alarm

Unlock

Auxiliary Key

Advanced Key

Locking the Doors

• 

  Push   x 1: Locks all of 

the doors.

• 

  Push   x 2 (within 5 

seconds): Horn sounds 

 

to verify doors are locked.

Panic Alarm

• 

  Push   for 1 second 

or more to activate the 

vehicle’s alarm. The horn 

 

will sound intermittently 

and the warning lights will 

flash for 2-1/2 minutes or 

until any button is pushed 

on the transmitter.

Unlocking the Doors

• 

  Push   x 1: Unlock 

the driver’s door.

• 

  Push   x 2 (within 5 

seconds): Unlocks all of 

the doors and liftgate.

Opening the Trunk

• 

    Push and hold 

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Summary of Contents for 2011 RX-8

Page 1: ...2011 m ZD rx 8 SM ART START GUIDE zoo zoo Optional equipment shown 280340_11a_RX 8_SSG_081010 indd 1 8 10 10 3 08 PM ...

Page 2: ...d If the key indicator light flashes green the advanced key transmitter battery power is low If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead advanced key battery use the auxiliary key to lock unlock the doors and to start the engine KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors the trunk and opens the power windows Opening the Windows Push then push again an...

Page 3: ... Exiting Push and hold the top of the driver s power seatback folding switch to move the seat forward and to fold the seatback forward Push and hold the bottom of the driver s power seatback folding switch until the seat returns to the original position and a confirmation beep is heard On all passenger seats and manual driver s seat except Recaro use the lever located on the rear of the seat along...

Page 4: ...or1 climate control PP 17 18 DSC OFF Dynamic Stability Control LIGHTING CONTROL Remote Trunk Lid RELEASE 1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger s front side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision The reason for this is that the weight in the seat is less than approximately 66 lbs Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the...

Page 5: ...trol System TCS Off Indicator Light DSC OFF switch pushed and TCS DSC turned off Check Engine Light Low Engine Oil Level Low Engine Coolant Level Seat Belt Unbuckled Malfunction Key Warning RED Advanced key not detected or advanced key battery is dead Key Detected engine ready to start GREEN On Advanced key detected engine is ready to start Flashing Advanced key battery is low Door Ajar Low Fuel L...

Page 6: ...anual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more control is desired NOTE Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle To Use Manual Shift Mode Shift the lever from D to M OR Pull the UP steering shift switch OR Push the DOWN steering shift switch To Shift Up to a Higher Gear Tap shift ...

Page 7: ...g the windshield Pull lever to dispense windshield washer fluid More sensitive Less sensitive 1 2 3 HI LO AUTO OFF MIST Pull to Flash High Beams Push for High Beams Turns tail parking and dashboard lights on www MazdaUSA com AUTO The light sensor automatically determines when to turn the headlights on or off Turns fog lights on only when headlights are on Turns tail parking dashboard and headlight...

Page 8: ...Refer to your Owner s Manual for complete programming details Auto Dimming Mirror and HomeLink Auto Dimming Indicator Light Auto Dimming On HomeLink Rear Light Sensor Auto Dimming Off On Off www MazdaUSA com PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER Integration USING THE AUX JACK Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary jack that will allow you to play your portable audio player through the vehicle s audio s...

Page 9: ...n the engine off and check the engine oil level When the engine is cool add engine oil if necessary A B C 5qt 1 0qt 1 5qt 2 0qt Full Low Instant mobility system IMS The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit included with your Mazda is for a temporary repair of a slightly damaged flat tire resulting from running over nails or similar sharp objects on the road surface Refer to your Owner s Manual for c...

Page 10: ...p with defogging the windows Mode Selector Dial Push to select airflow mode Dashboard vents Dashboard and floor vents Floor vents Defroster and floor vents Windshield defroster Push to recirculate cabin air to reduce outside odors and improve cooling Push for fresh air and help with defogging the windows MODE Best Heating Settings Best Cooling Settings Indicator ON automatically Push to defrost th...

Page 11: ...cel Preset Channel Push the Preset Channel buttons 1 6 to select a station stored in memory To store a station push and hold a button 1 6 until a beep is heard Auto Memory Tuning Push the AUTO M button to store an additional 6 stations on each FM and AM band without disturbing the previously stored stations This is useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known Refer to the ...

Page 12: ...n 2 Select AM FM or SAT 3 Select AM FM1 FM2 SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 4 Tune to the desired station using the SEEK TRACK button or by turning the TUNE AUDIO dial 5 Select and hold any channel preset on screen button for about two seconds until a beep sound is heard Repeat to store other stations Auto Memory Tuning Select and hold the AUTO M on screen button until beep is heard to store an additional 8 sta...

Page 13: ...ss a point of interest the nearest restaurants ATMs gas stations hospitals and more 1 Push MENU button on Navigation Face 2 Select Destination Entry 3 Select Address 4 Select the State or Province Scroll down past the States to find Canadian Provinces 5 Select OK 6 Select City 7 Select Input City Name 8 Use the keyboard to enter the city name 9 Select Street 10 Use the keyboard to enter the street...

Page 14: ... incoming call push To end a call or reject a call push A beep will confirm the call is ended NOTE When using voice recognition wait until the beep Prompt can be interrupted by pushing TALK button Bluetooth without Navigation System Refer to your Owner s Manual for Bluetooth with Navigation operations www MazdaUSA com Roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year using the toll f...

Page 15: ...lite Radio Operation Set Clock 19 22 Navigation System 23 24 2 Disc System Insert Disc Enter Destination Set Volume Enter Customer Address Home Bluetooth Hands Free 25 Tutorial Pair Phone Make a Call Toll Free Customer Service 800 430 0153 if equipped Smart Start Guide Remove this checklist from Smart Start Guide Personalization Features refer to your Owner s Manual Warranty Information Warranty S...

Page 16: ...ves nothing less than the very best To keep it running like new for years to come trust the experts at your local Authorized Mazda Dealer Simply bring your vehicle in for your scheduled maintenance and any needed repairs At participating Mazda Full Circle Service Centers our technicians will automatically perform a complimentary Full Circle inspection on your vehicle and issue a detailed report ca...

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