2001 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 4WD remote control

LIFTGATE
To open the rear window, pull the
right side of the liftgate handle.
To open the liftgate, pull the left
side of the liftgate handle.
²Do not open the liftgate or
liftgate glass in a garage or other
enclosed area with a low ceiling.
If the liftgate glass is raised and
the liftgate is also opened, both
liftgate and glass could be
damaged against a low ceiling.
² Do not leave the liftgate or
liftgate glass open while driving.
Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its
components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are
closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the
vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door or window open,
keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK
position.
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If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate. The flashers will flash
twice to confirm the vehicle is
unlocked.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
If all doors are closed, the flashers
will flash once and the perimeter
alarm (if equipped) will be armed.
If the control is pressed a second
time within three seconds the doors
will lock again and the horn will
chirp.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again.
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Replacing lost transmitters
If a remote transmitter has been lost
and you would like to remove it
from the vehicle's memory, or you
would like to purchase additional
remote transmitters and have them
programmed to your vehicle:
²Take allyour vehicle's
transmitters to your authorized
Mazda dealer for programming, or
² Perform the programming
procedure yourself
Programming remote transmitters
It is necessary to have all(maximum of four Ð original and/or new) of
your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure.
NOTE: This procedure must be completed within the specified times. If
not completed within the specified time period, reprograming procedures
must be restarted from the beginning.
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To program the transmitters yourself:
²Insert a key in the ignition and
turn from 1 (LOCK) to 3 (RUN)
eight times in rapid succession
(within 10 seconds) with the
eighth turn ending in the 3
(RUN) position. The doors will
lock/unlock to confirm that
programming mode has been
entered.
² Within 20 seconds, program a
remote transmitter by pressing any button on a transmitter. The doors
will lock/unlock to confirm that the remote transmitter has been
programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote
transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure
will have to be repeated.)
² Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.
The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has
been programmed.
² When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn
the ignition to 1 (LOCK) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will
lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s).
The system automatically turns off after 30 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the RUN position.
NOTE: The dome lamp control must notbe set to the OFF position for
the illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
² they have been turned on in the dome lamp control or
² any door is open.
NOTE: The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes
after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
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3
2
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SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock ypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded key is used.
NOTE: The SecuriLock ypassive anti-theft system is not compatible
with non-Mazda aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems
may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Automatic arming
NOTE: The vehicle is armed
immediately after switching the
ignition to the 2 (ACC) position.
The light in the instrument cluster
will flash every two seconds when
the vehicle is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON)
position with a coded keydisarms
the vehicle. The theft light will
illuminate for three seconds and
then go out. If the light stays on for an extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized Mazda
dealership.
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2
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Key information
Your vehicle is supplied withtwo
coded keys. Only acoded key will
start your vehicle. Spare coded keys
can be purchased from your
authorized Mazda dealership. Your
dealership can program your key or
you can ªdo it yourselfº, refer to
Programming spare keys.
The SecuriLock ypassive
anti-theft system is not
compatible with aftermarket
remote start systems. Use of
these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a
loss of security protection.
NOTE: Large metallic objects,
electronic devices on the key chain
that can be used to purchase
gasoline or similar items, or a
second key on the same key ring as
the coded key may cause vehicle
starting issues.
NOTE: If present, you need to keep
these objects from touching the coded keywhile starting the engine.
NOTE: These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key,but
can cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key during
engine start.
NOTE: If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine
with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key.
Check to make sure the encoded ignition key is an approved Mazda
encoded ignition key.
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to
authorized Mazda dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
headlamps, parking lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever key is removed from the ignition.
Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
² Press the remote entry lock
control
² Lock the doors using the key
NOTE: If a door is open, the system is not armed.
The system will become prearmed, when all doors are closed. When the
system becomes prearmed the flashers will flash to confirm the
prearming.
Once the system is prearmed, the system will arm in 20 seconds. If any
door is opened during these 20 seconds, the arming will be canceled.
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Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
²Unlock the doors by using your
remote entry transmitter.
² Unlock the doors with a key.
² Press the panic control on the
remote entry transmitter. This
will disarm the system only if the
alarm is sounding.
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