Key Information - Mazda 2001 Tribute Owner's Manual

Controls and features

Key information

Your vehicle is supplied with two
coded keys. Only a coded key will
start your vehicle. Spare coded keys
can be purchased from your
authorized Mazda dealership. Your
dealership can program your key or
you can "do it yourself", refer to
Programming spare keys.
The SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system is not
compatible with aftermarket
remote start systems. Use of
these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a
loss of security protection.
NOTE: Large metallic objects,
electronic devices on the key chain
that can be used to purchase
gasoline or similar items, or a
second key on the same key ring as
the coded key may cause vehicle
starting issues.
NOTE: If present, you need to keep
these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine.
NOTE: These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key, but
can cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key during
engine start.
NOTE: If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine
with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key.
Check to make sure the encoded ignition key is an approved Mazda
encoded ignition key.
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