2003 Mazda Tribute Owner's Manual - Page 78

Locks and Security PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the 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: • Press the control on the remote entry transmitter. • 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. Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by pressing the transmitter. • Unlock the doors with a key. control on your remote entry control on the remote entry transmitter. This will • Pressing the disarm the system only if the alarm is sounding. 78