2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 24 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMKnowing Your MazdaSecurity System▼ How to Arm the System1. Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.2. Close the hood and the trunk lid. Thenclose and lock all doors from theoutside using the key. If you have thekeyless entry system, press the LOCKbutton on the transmitter. The hazardwarning lights will flash once toindicate that the system is armed.The following method will also arm thetheft-deterrent system:Close the hood and the trunk lid. Pressthe area on the door-lock switchmarked "LOCK" once. Close all doors.NOTELocking the doors with the insidedoor-lock knob will not arm thesystem.▼ To Turn off an Armed SystemAn armed system can be turned off by anyone of the following methods:• Unlock a door with the key.• Press the UNLOCK button on thekeyless entry system transmitter.• Insert the key into the ignition switchand turn it to the ON position.The hazard warning lights will flash twiceto indicate that the system is turned off.NOTEThe trunk lid can be opened with thekey or the transmitter even when thesystem is armed. The alarm will notcome on and the system will remainarmed.▼ To Stop an AlarmA triggered alarm can be turned off by anyone of the following methods:• Unlock a door or the trunk lid with thekey.• Press the UNLOCK button orbutton on the keyless entry systemtransmitter.NOTEIf you have any problem with the theftdeterrentsystem, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer.▼ Theft-Deterrent LabelsLabels indicating that your vehicle isequipped with a Theft-Deterrent Systemare in the glove box.Mazda recommends that you affix them tothe lower rear corner of the front doorwindows.3-24Form No. 8R65-EA-03C