2006 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE ignition

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Battery saver
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature which, if you leave
the headlamps on, automatically turns off the headlamps after 30
seconds when the ignition is in the OFF position.
High beams
After turning the headlamps on,
push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally
may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions.
Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may
result in a collision.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can only be turned on
when:
•the headlamp control is in the
low beam or parking lamp
position, and
•the ignition key is in the ON
position.
When the ignition is in the OFF position, the fog lamp is deactivated,
even when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low beam
position.
When the highbeams are activated, the fog lamps will not operate.
Press the fog lamp control again to deactivate the fog lamps.
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POWER WINDOWSWARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
The ignition must be in the ON
position to adjust the power
windows. Press and hold the bottom
part of the rocker switch to open
the window. Press and hold the top
part of the rocker switch to close
the window.
Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are
open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise; this
noise can be eliminated by lowering a front window approximately two to
three inches.
One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
AUTO and release quickly. Press the
top part of the switch to stop.
Note: This feature will only operate
the driver’s side window.
Window lock
The window lock feature disables all
the power windows except the
driver’s.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s window press
the right side of the control.
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Note:The passenger window switches will not illuminate when the
window control is in the LOCKED position.
Press the left side to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, power windows and moonroof operate for up to
ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ACC or ON to
the OFF position, the key is not in the ignition or until either front door
is opened.
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows or moon roof.
They may seriously injure themselves.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control, located on the instrument panel left of the
steering wheel, clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and
rotate the control
counterclockwise to adjust the
left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
Fold-away mirrors
Carefully pull the outside mirrors
inwards when driving through a
narrow space, like an automatic car
wash.
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Turning off cruise control/speed control
There are two ways to turn off the
cruise control/speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal (if equipped). This
will not erase your vehicle’s
previously set speed.
•Press the cruise control/speed
control OFF control.
Note:When you turn off the cruise
control/speed control or the ignition,
your cruise control/speed control set speed memory is erased.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To operate the moon roof:
Note:The moon roof will open to
the“comfort”position first before
opening all the way. The “comfort”
position helps to alleviate rumbling
wind noise which may happen in the
vehicle with the roof fully opened.
•The moon roof is equipped with
an automatic, one-touch, express
opening feature. Press and release the rear portion of the control. The
moon roof will open to the “comfort” position. Press and release the
control again to fully open. To stop motion at any time during the
one-touch opening, press the control again.
•To close, press and hold the front portion of the control.
To operate the moon roof vent position:
•To open, press and hold the front portion of the control. This will
open the vent.
•To close, press and hold the rear portion of the control.
NOTE:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset
the moon roof positions.
NOTE:If you open and close the moon roof repeatedly, the moon roof
motor may overheat and shut down for 45 seconds while the motor
cools.
ON
OFF
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KEYS
One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry a
spare key with you in case of an emergency.
Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key
will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealer
supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized
dealer. Refer to theSecuriLock
passive anti-theft systemsection later
in this chapter for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock control is
located on the driver door panel.
Pressing the
will unlock all the
doors. Pressing the
will lock all
the doors.
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
As a theft deterrent, the power door lock controls can be disabled 20
seconds after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position and
the vehicle is locked using the remote entry transmitter or the key in the
door lock cylinder. The door lock controls are reenabled when the
vehicle is unlocked using the key in the door lock cylinder or by
pressing
on the remote entry transmitter. This feature can be turned
on or off using the following procedure:
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all
vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds
or the procedure will have to be repeated.
1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (ON)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is
active.
6. Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times
within five seconds. The horn will chirp two times to confirm the
feature is off; the horn will chirp two times and honk one time to
confirm the feature is on.
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7. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming mode has
been exited.
Repeat the procedure to turn the feature on or off.
Door key unlocking/locking
Two step door unlocking
1. Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door.Note:
The interior lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead lamp
is in the DOOR position and the perimeter alarm system (if
equipped) will deactivate. For more information, refer to
Illuminated entrylater in this chapter.
2. Turn the key in the door cylinder again within three seconds to
unlock the passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass.
One step door unlocking
If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, turn the key in the
door cylinder once to unlock all of the doors , the liftgate and liftgate
glass.Note:The interior lamps will illuminate (refer to theIlluminated
entryfeature later in this section), if the control on the overhead lamp is
in the DOOR position. For information on switching from two step to one
step door unlocking, refer toSwitching from two step to one step door
unlockinglater in this chapter.
Locking the doors
Turn the key in the door cylinder to lock all the doors. The park/turn
lamps will flash once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will start the
arming process. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm,
refer toPerimeter alarm system (if equipped)later in this chapter.
If any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood are not properly closed the
park/turn lamps will not flash.
Smart unlocking feature
The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out
of the vehicle. With the key in any ignition position, the driver’s door will
automatically unlock if it is locked using the power lock control on the
driver’s door panel while the driver’s door is open.
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•weak or dead transmitter battery.
The remote entry system allows you
to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key. The remote locking
and unlocking features will operate
independent of the ignition position;
however, the panic feature will only
operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY)
position.
If there are problems with the
remote entry system, make sure to
takeALL remote entry transmitterswith you to the authorized dealer
in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Two step door unlocking
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead lamp is in the
DOOR position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will
deactivate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock the
passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.
One step door unlocking
If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, press
and release
once to unlock all of the doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass.Note:The
interior lamps will illuminate (refer to theIlluminated entryfeature
later in this section), if the control on the overhead lamp is in the DOOR
position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate.
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
Unlocking can be switched between two step and one step door
unlocking by pressing and holding both
andbuttons
simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately 4
seconds. The parklamps will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle has
switched to one step unlocking. Repeat the procedure to switch back to
two step unlocking.
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