Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Automobile User Manual


 
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When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated
Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the
advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-17).
Warning What to check
When a door is open, a continuousbeep sound will be
heard.
Check whether the start knobhas been returned to the
LOCK position.
When a door is open, 3 beepsounds are heard, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrumentcluster
flashes.
Check whether the advancedkey has been removed
from the vehicle.
When a door is closed, abeep sound is heard 6 times,
and the KEY warning light (red)in the instrument
cluster flashes.
Check whether the advancedkey has been removed
from the vehicle.
When locking the doors or closingthe trunk, the chime
sounds for about 10 seconds.
Check whether the advancedkey has not been left in the
vehicle or the trunk.
When attempting to lock the doors,a beep sound is
heard.
Check whether the advancedkey has been left in the
vehicle.
Check whether a door isopen.
When the KEYindicator light (green) flashesin the
instrument cluster.
The advanced key batterypower is low. Replace the
battery with a new one.
Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on page 3-5.
When the KEY warning light(red) remains illuminated
in the instrument cluster.
The advanced key ismalfunctioning. Park the vehicle in
a safe place, and use theauxiliary key to continue
driving the vehicle. Have thevehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soonas possible.
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