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Doors and locks, Caution – Mazda 2008 RX-8 User Manual

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Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, pressing the panic button will
activate the vehicle's alarm.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any door
is open or closed.

Turning on the alarm

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the
following will occur:

l

The horn sounds intermittently.

l

The hazard warning lights flash.

Turning off the alarm

Press any button on the transmitter.

qTransmitter Maintenance

If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.

CAUTION

Ø Install the battery with the positive

pole (

) facing down. Battery

leakage could occur if it is not
installed correctly.

Ø When replacing the battery, be

careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also
be careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could be
damaged.

Ø There is the danger of explosion if

the battery is not correctly
replaced.

Ø Replace only with the same type

battery (CR1620 or equivalent).

Ø Dispose of used batteries

according to the following
instructions.

Ø

Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.

Ø

Never disassemble.

Ø

Never throw the battery into
fire and/or water.

Ø

Never deform or crush.

Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Unfold the key (page 3-21).

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