Mazda RX-8. Manual — part 25

SECURITY AND LOCKS [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]

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3. The keyless control module operates the hazard warning lights flash to flash according to lock/unlock signal

from the transmitter (card key).

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When the LOCK button is pressed, the hazard warning lights flash once.

—

When the UNLOCK button is operated, the hazard warning lights flash twice.

Advanced Keyless Entry Function
Door lock/unlock

Note

•

If any of the following conditions are not met, the doors cannot be locked by operating the request switch.

—

The card key is not inside the vehicle.

—

All doors and trunk lid are closed.

—

The auxiliary key is not inserted in the ignition key cylinder.

—

The start knob is in the LOCK position and not being pressed.

—

The card key is within the reception range outside the vehicle.

•

If any of the following conditions are not met, the doors cannot be unlocked by operating the request
switch.

—

The auxiliary key is not inserted in the ignition key cylinder.

—

The start knob is in the LOCK position and not being pressed.

—

The card key is within the reception range outside the vehicle.

1. When a request switch is pressed, the keyless control module sends a request signal from the keyless

antenna. The request signal is sent to the area around the door that the request switch is pressed, and the
signal is sent to the cabin area.

2. When the card key receives a request signal, the card key sends back ID data.
3. The ID data is received at the keyless receiver, and sent to the keyless control module.
4. When the ID data is verified by the keyless control module and the card key is determined to be outside the

vehicle, a signal is sent to the lock actuators are activated to lock/unlock.

5. The keyless control module commands the hazard warning lights to flash.

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When the doors are locked, the hazard warning lights flash once.

—

When the doors are unlocked, the hazard warning lights flash twice.

TRANSMITTER

KEYLESS
CONTROL
MODULE

KEYLESS RECEIVER

LOCK ACTUATOR

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KEYLESS
CONTROL
MODULE

KEYLESS
RECEIVER

CARD KEY

1

1

1

2

2

2

REQUEST
SWITCH

KEYLESS
ANTENNA

LOCK ACTUATOR

KEYLESS ANTENNA

RADIUS: APPROX. 80 cm [2.5 ft}

RECEPTION RANGE
(EXTERIOR)

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Trunk lid opening

Note

•

If any of the following conditions are not met, the trunk lid cannot be opened by operating the request
switch.

—

The auxiliary key is not inserted in the ignition key cylinder.

—

The start knob is in the LOCK position and not being pressed.

—

The card key is within the reception range outside the vehicle.

—

The trunk lid opener cancel switch is in the ON position.

1. When the trunk lid request switch is pressed and held for 1 s or more, the keyless control module sends a

request signal from the keyless antenna. The request signal is sent to the area around the trunk lid, and the
signal is sent to the rear area.

2. When the card key receives a request signal, the card key sends back ID data.
3. The ID data is received at the keyless receiver (rear), and sent to the keyless control module.
4. When the ID data is verified by the keyless control module and the card key is determined to be outside the

vehicle, a signal is sent to the trunk lid opener to open the trunk lid.

5. The keyless control module commands the hazard warning lights to flash.

—

When the trunk lid is unlocked, the hazard warning lights flash twice.

Auto re-lock function

•

The auto re-lock function automatically locks the doors if any of the following operations are performed within
approx. 30 s after the UNLOCK button of the card key is pressed, or after the request switch is pressed to
unlock the doors.

—

A door or the trunk lid is opened.

—

The auxiliary key is inserted in the ignition key cylinder.

—

The start knob is pressed.

—

The transmitter (card key) is operated. (If the UNLOCK button is pressed, the timer is reset.)

—

A request switch is operated.

KEYLESS ANTENNA

RECEPTION RANGE
(EXTERIOR)

2

3

1

1

2

4

RADIUS:
APPROX. 80 cm
[2.5 ft}

REQUEST SWITCH

CARD KEY

KEYLESS CONTROL
MODULE

KEYLESS CONTROL
MODULE

KEYLESS ANTENNA
( EXTERIOR, REAR)

TRUNK LID OPENER

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Out-of-area (reception area) autolock function

•

When all doors are closed and the driver is out of the reception area carrying the card key, the doors are
automatically locked. (Initial setting is OFF.)

1. When all the following conditions are met and all doors are closed after any door or the trunk lid is open, the

keyless beeper sound is heard and the function starts operation. (The doors are not locked at this time.)

—

The card key is not inside the vehicle.

—

The card key is within the reception area outside the vehicle.

—

The auxiliary key is not inserted in the ignition key cylinder.

—

The start knob is in the LOCK position, and not being pressed.

2. After the operation has started, the card key is monitored within the reception area by the keyless antenna.

After about 2 s from where the card key has been determined to be out of the reception area, all lock actuators
activate to lock. If approx. 30 s have passed since the operation started, the doors also locks regardless of
whether the card key is within or out of the reception area.

3. The hazard warning light flashes once and keyless beep spund will be heard once at the same time the door

locks.

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ADVANCED KEYLESS START FUNCTION OPERATION

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•

The advanced start function activates to start the engine by operating the start knob, and not by inserting the
key but by the driver carrying the card key while in the vehicle.

1. When the start knob is pressed, the keyless control module sends a request signal from the keyless antennas

(interior).

2. The card key receives the request signal, and sends back ID data.
3. The ID data is received by the keyless receiver, and sent to the keyless control module.
4. When the ID data is verified by the keyless control module and the card key is determined to be inside the

vehicle, the start knob of the steering lock unit is released. The keyless indicator light (green) in the instrument
cluster illuminates at the same time to indicate that the start knob is operable.

—

If the ID verification is not acceptable (for reasons such as an unprogrammed card key, or card key battery
depletion or transmitter interference), the start knob is not released and the keyless warning light (red)
illuminates to indicate that the start knob is inoperable.

—

For vehicles with the immobilizer system, ID verification is performed when the start knob is turned to the
ON position, and if the verification is acceptable, permission is given to start the engine.

5. Turn the start knob to the START position to start the engine.

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RECEPTION RANGE
(INTERIOR)

KEYLESS ANTENNA

CARD KEY

KEYLESS RECEIVER

KEYLESS CONTROL
MODULE

KEYLESS ANTENNA
(INTERIOR, MIDDLE)

STEERING
LOCK UNIT

KEYLESS INDICATOR LIGHT
(GREEN) (ILLUMINATED)

KEYLESS WARNING LIGHT
(RED) (FLASH)

ID VERIFICATION OK

ID VERIFICATION NG

1

4

3

1

1

2

2

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WARNING/GUIDANCE FUNCTION OPERATION

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•

If the system is operated improperly, it warns the driver using the indicator light in the instrument cluster, buzzer
sound, and keyless beeper in the trunk compartment.

•

The operation condition of the advanced keyless system is indicated by the indicator light and beeper sound to
guide user’s operation.

*1 : If the start knob is turned to the LOCK position with the card key out of the vehicle, the start knob is inoperable

(the engine cannot be restarted). For vehicles with the immobilizer system, the engine cannot be restarted by
turning the start knob from the ACC position to the START position even though the start knob has not been
turned to the LOCK position.

*2 : Stops flashing and goes out if the card key is detected inside the vehicle.
*3 : Stops flashing and goes out if the card key is detected inside the vehicle and door is opened.

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CUSTOMIZE FUNCTION OUTLINE

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•

The settings of the following functions, and warning and guidance functions for the advanced keyless entry
system can be turned ON/OFF optionally.

•

The WDS or equivalent is necessary for settings. Refer to the Workshop Manual for the detailed setting
procedure.

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Item

Operation condition

Keyless

buzzer

(outside

the vehicle)

Instrument cluster

Buzzer

(Interior)

Keyless

warning

light (red)

Keyless

indicator

light

(green)

Warning

Start knob not in
LOCK warning

Driver’s door is open with start knob in
ACC position

−

Continuous

Flashes

−

Card key out of
vehicle
warning

*1

Card key cannot be detected inside
vehicle with driver’s door open and
start knob not in LOCK position

−

Continuous

Flashes

*2

−

Card key cannot be detected inside
vehicle with all doors closed and start
knob not in LOCK position

Sounds 6

times



Flashes

*3

−

Card key cannot be detected inside
vehicle with start knob not in LOCK
position and under any condition other
than above

−



Flashes

*2

−

Card key left in
vehicle warning

Door/trunk lid is open with proper card
key inside vehicle and another card
key carried

Continuous

for 10 s

−

−

−

Door lock
inoperable
warning

Request switch is pressed with card
key carried and a door open or start
knob not in LOCK position

Sounds 6

times

−

−

−

Battery voltage
low indication

Card key battery voltage depleted

−

−

−

Flashes

(Approx. 30

s after IG

OFF)

Guidance

Start knob
operable
guidance

Start knob is operable (lock released)
when it is pressed

−

−

−

On

(Max. 3 s)

Start knob
inoperable
guidance

Start knob is inoperable (locked) when
it is pressed

−

−

Flashes

−

Lock/unlock
answer back

Doors are locked/unlocked with
normal/advanced keyless entry
function

Locked:

Once

Unlocked:

Twice

−

−

−

Function name

WDS or equivalent display

Initial

setting

Auto lock function (Out-of-area type)

Auto Lock

OFF

Keyless buzzer answer back

Answer Back Buzzer

OFF

Battery voltage low indication

Low Battery Warning

ON