keyless MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2008 Owners Manual (in English)
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KEYS 
Your vehicle is equipped with two 
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(IKTs). The IKT functions as both a
programmed ignition key that
operates all the locks and starts the
vehicle, and a remote keyless entry
transmitter. 
Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key 
will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealer
supplied IKTs, replacement IKTs are available through your authorized
dealer. Standard SecuriLock keys without remote entry transmitter 
functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if
desired. 
Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency.
For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs, refer to 
the  SecuriLock passive anti-theft system section later in this chapter. 
Note:  Your vehicle’s IKTs were 
issued with an adhesive security
label on them that provides
important vehicle key cut
information. It is recommended that
you maintain the label in a safe
place for future reference, such as
the inside front cover of this
Owner’s Manual.
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Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) 
If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters 
reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional
IKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTsto your 
authorized dealer for reprogramming. 
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) 
To program a new Integrated Keyhead Transmitter yourself, refer to 
Programming spare keys  in theSecuriLock passive anti-theft 
section of this chapter.  Note:At least two IKTs are required to perform 
this procedure yourself. 
Illuminated entry 
The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the 
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is
used to unlock the door(s). 
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•  the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or 
•  the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or 
•  the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or 
•  after 25 seconds of illumination. 
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•  they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or 
•  any door is open. 
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry 
With the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter system, the following items will 
illuminate when the
(unlock) control on the transmitter is pressed: 
•  Head lamps 
•  Park lamps 
•  Tail lamps 
The lamps will automatically turn off:
•  if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or 
•  the IKT
(lock) control is pressed, or 
•  after 25 seconds of illumination. 
Note:  On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature 
will not activate in daylight conditions.
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Automatic arming 
The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 
1 (LOCK) position. 
The theft indicator will flash every 
two seconds to act as a theft
deterrent when the vehicle is
armed. 
Automatic disarming 
The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned to the 
3 (RUN) position. 
The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If 
the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes
rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized dealer. 
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys 
Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with two Integrated Keyhead 
Transmitters (IKTs). The IKT functions as both a programmed ignition
key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remote
keyless entry transmitter. A maximum of eight coded keys can be
programmed to your vehicle; only four of these eight keys can be IKTs
with remote entry functionality. 
If your IKTs or standard SecuriLock  coded keys are lost or stolen and 
you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle
towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from
your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. 
Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key 
away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any
inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional
spare or replacement keys. 
Programming spare keys 
You can program your own Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or standard 
SecuriLock  coded keys to your vehicle. This procedure will program 
both the engine immobilizer keycode and the remote entry transmitter
portion of the IKT to your vehicle.  Note: A maximum of eight coded 
keys can be programmed to your vehicle; only four of these eight can be
IKTs with remote entry functionality.
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