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Mazda RX-8. Manual - part 25

 

 

SECURITY AND LOCKS [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]

09–14A–5

09–14A

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

from the transmitter (card key).

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.

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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SECURITY AND LOCKS [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]

09–14A–6

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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SECURITY AND LOCKS [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]

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09–14A

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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SECURITY AND LOCKS [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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