Starting and Driving; Ignition Switch; With advanced - Page 144

2011 Mazda RX-8 Rx 8 Owners Manual

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Ignition Switch

Auxiliary key (with advanced key)

NOTE

When starting the engine using the advanced
key, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-9).

When starting the engine with the
auxiliary key, perform the following
procedure.

1. Remove the auxiliary key from the

advanced key (page 3-16).

2. Make sure the start knob is in OFF/

LOCK position.

3. Remove the start knob by pulling it

outward while pressing the buttons on
both the left and right sides.

4. Insert the auxiliary key in the ignition

switch.

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Ignition Switch Positions

With advanced 
key

Without advanced 
key

The engraved mark (LOCK) indicated in
the illustration may differ from that
indicated on the actual vehicle (it may
read OFF).

OFF/LOCK

The power supply to electrical devices is
turned off. Only in this position can the
key be removed.

Manual transmission

To switch the ignition from ACC to OFF/
LOCK, push the key in at the ACC
position, then turn it to the OFF/LOCK
position.

Push the key

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

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