remote start MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2003 Owners Manual (in English)
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Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. The park lamps will flash
once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will be start the arming
process. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm, refer
toPerimeter alarm system (if equipped)later in this chapter.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed and locked.
If any of the doors or the hood are not properly closed the horn will not
sound and the park lamps will not flash.
Sounding a personal alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound for a maximum of
30 seconds and the parklamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes.
Press again or turn the ignition to ON to deactivate, or wait for the alarm
to timeout in 3 minutes.
Note:The personal alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the
OFF or ACC position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your
remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A
decrease in the operating range could be caused by:
²weather conditions,
²nearby radio towers,
²structures around the vehicle and
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the
two halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring.
DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT
PART OF THE REMOTE
ENTRY TRANSMITTER
APART. Damage to the
transmitter may result in
operation failure.
2. Remove the old battery.
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3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery.
4. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized Mazda dealer for
reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters(maximum of four)
available before beginning this procedure.
Note:This procedure must be
completed within the specified
times. If not completed within the
specified time period,
reprogramming procedures must be
restarted from the beginning.
To reprogram the remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 1 (LOCK) position to 3 (ON).
4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1
(LOCK) position and 3 (ON).Note:The eighth turn must end in the
3 (ON) position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start
the procedure over again.
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7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
²the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position, or
²the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
²after 30 seconds of illumination.
NOTE:The dome lamp control (if equipped) mustnotbe set to the
OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
²any door is open.
NOTE:The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes
after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started
unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockypassive 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.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be
purchased from your dealer. The dealer can program your spare keys to
your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to
Programming spare keysfor instructions on how to program the coded
key.
Note:A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle.
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Rear window defroster ...............47
Relays ........................................156
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................74
locking/unlocking doors ...........69
Roof rack .....................................68
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................89±93
Safety defects, reporting ..........186
Safety restraints ....................89±94
cleaning the safety belts ..........98
extension assembly ..................95
for adults .............................90±93
for children .............................108
lap belt ......................................95
warning light and chime ..........96
Safety seats for children ..........112
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............89
Seats ............................................79
child safety seats ....................112
heated ........................................82
Servicing your vehicle ..............197
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ............................163±164
Spark plugs, specifications .......236
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................236
Speed control ..............................62
Starting your vehicle ........120±122jump starting ..........................169
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................58
T
Tires ...................................229±231
changing ..........................163±165
checking the pressure ............231
replacing ..................................232
rotating ....................................231
snow tires and chains ............233
tire grades ...............................230
treadwear ................................230
Towing .......................................149
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................149
wrecker ....................................174
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................228
manual operation ....................134
Transmission
automatic operation ...............128
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................226
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
Turn signal ..................................50
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................236
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................238
Vehicle loading ..........................147
Ventilating your vehicle ...........124
Index
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