2006 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 Owners Manual (in English)

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WARNING
Vehicles Left Unlocked:
Leaving your vehicle unlocked is
dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which
could result in death. Also, a vehicle
left unlocked becomes an easy target
for thieves and intruders. Always close
all the windows, lock the doors and
take the key with you when leaving
your vehicle unattended.
qLocking, Unlocking with Key
The driver's door can be locked/unlocked
with the key.
Turn the key toward the front to unlock,
toward the back to lock.
Lock Unlock
qLocking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (with Advanced Key)
The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the request switch while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).
qLocking, Unlocking with
Transmitter (with Advanced Key)
The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-14).
qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter
(with Retractable Type Key)
The doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-23).
qLocking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob
To lock either front door from the inside,
push the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it out.
Lock
Unlock Door-lock knob
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To lock either front door with the door-
lock knob from the outside, push the
door-lock knob to the lock position and
close the door.
Door-lock knob
NOTE
l(With advanced key)
The driver's door cannot be locked
using the door-lock knob from the
outside.
l(Without advanced key)
The driver's door cannot be locked
using the door-lock knob from the
outside if the key is in the ignition
switch.
lWhen locking the doors this way, be
careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.
qPower Door Locks
Vehicle lock-out prevention
(With advanced key)
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle. All doors will automatically
unlock if they are locked using the power
door locks with any door open.(Without advanced key)
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle. With the key in the ignition
switch, all doors will automatically unlock
if they are locked using the power door
locks with any door open.
Locking, unlocking with key
All doors lock automatically when the
driver's door is locked with the key. All
doors unlock when the driver's door is
unlocked and the key is held in the unlock
position for one second or longer.
Lock Unlock
NOTE
Holding the key in the unlocked
position in the driver's door lock for
about a second unlocks all doors. To
unlock only the driver's door, insert the
key into the driver's door lock and turn
the key briefly to the unlock position
and then immediately return it to the
center position.
Locking, unlocking with door-lock
switch
All doors lock automatically when LOCK
is pushed. They all unlock when the
unmarked part of the door-lock switch is
pushed.
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Driver's door
Unlock
Lock
Passenger's door
Unlock
Lock
Locking, unlocking with request switch
(with advanced key)
All doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the request switch while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).
Locking, unlocking with transmitter
(with advanced key)
All doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-14).
Locking, unlocking with transmitter
(with retractable type key)
All doors can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-23).
qFreestyle Doors
The pillarless freestyle doors are front and
rear-hinged for ease of ingress and egress
to the rear seat.
Opening the freestyle doors
1. Open the front door first.
Front door
2. Pull the rear door handle and open the
rear door.
Rear door handle
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CAUTION
Before closing a front door make sure
other passengers are not operating a
rear door and a rear passenger's head or
hands are away from the rear door. If
the front door is closed while a
passenger is operating the rear door
handle, a hand or fingers could be
injured if the handle is forced back.
Also, a rear passenger could hit their
head against the door during access to
the rear seat.
NOTE
lThe rear door cannot be opened
while the front door is closed.
lMake sure the front seatbelt is
unfastened before the rear door is
opened. The rear door can't be
opened with the front seatbelt
fastened because the front seatbelt
may lock.
lIf any door is left open for more than
about an hour, the front seatbelt will
lock, and the rear door cannot be
opened. If this happens, close all
doors and open the rear door again.
lThis vehicle is not equipped with
child safety locks due to the design
of the front and rear doors. The rear
doors must be closed before the front
doors, and the rear doors cannot be
opened until the front doors are
opened.
Closing the freestyle doors
1. Close the rear door first, and then close
the front door.
Front door
Rear door
CAUTION
Before closing a front door make sure
other passengers are not operating a
rear door and a rear passenger's head or
hands are away from the rear door. If
the front door is closed while a
passenger is operating the rear door
handle, a hand or fingers could be
injured if the handle is forced back.
Also, a rear passenger could hit their
head against the door during access to
the rear seat.
NOTE
The front door cannot latch or lock
while the rear door is opened.
2. Make sure the freestyle doors are
securely closed.
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WARNING
Driving with Doors Not Secured:
Driving with the doors not securely
closed is dangerous. If the rear door is
not completely closed, the front door
will not be securely closed. This could
cause the front door to open
unexpectedly while driving and may
result in an accident. Make sure the
rear door is closed securely before
closing the front door.
Trunk Lid
WARNING
Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,
odorless, and highly poisonous. If
inhaled, it can cause loss of
consciousness and death. Because
exhaust gas can get into the cabin
through an open trunk, keep the trunk
closed when driving.
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qOpening and Closing the Trunk
WARNING
Trunk Access and Children:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid and do
not allow children to play inside the
vehicle.
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars
or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Don't leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any
time. Don't leave the car or the trunk
unlocked. Always keep the car from
being a tempting place to play by
locking doors and the trunk, and
keeping the keys where children can
not play with them.
Opening the trunk lid with the key
Insert the key into the slot and turn it
clockwise.
Open
Opening the trunk lid with the request
switch (with advanced key)
The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the request switch on the trunk lid while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).
Opening the trunk lid with the
transmitter (with advanced key)
The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the keyless entry system transmitter, refer
to Keyless Entry System (page 3-14).
Opening the trunk lid with the
transmitter (with retractable type key)
The trunk lid can be opened by operating
the keyless entry system transmitter, refer
to Keyless Entry System (page 3-23).
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Opening the trunk lid with the remote
release button
Push the release button.
Closing the trunk lid
Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk
lid down, then push the trunk lid down
until it locks securely. Be careful not to
slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make
sure it is secured.
Handle
qTrunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.
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Inside Trunk Release Lever
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the
trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and
location of the inside trunk release lever
so that all children can be told about it in
an appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles don't have such levers.
WARNING
Trunk Access and Children:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid and do
not allow children to play inside the
vehicle.
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars
or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Don't leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any
time. Don't leave the car or the trunk
unlocked. Always keep the car from
being a tempting place to play by
locking doors and the trunk, and
keeping the keys where children can
not play with them.
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