2003 Mazda Tribute Owner's Manual - Page 77

Locks and Security 1. Insert a previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the coded key from the ignition. 4. Within ten seconds, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key into the ignition. 8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second but not more than 10 seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, or stay on for more than three seconds. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized Mazda dealer to have the new key(s) programmed. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1 for each additional key. 77