Remote ; 1. Lock; 2. Unlock- Page 5

L O C K S

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Remote 
keyless
entry 
system

Functions only
with ignition in
LOCK OR ACC
position

1. Lock

Press

button; pressing again

within 3 seconds causes doors
to relock, horn to beep

2. Unlock

Press

to open driver’s door; 

press again within 3 seconds 
to open other doors

3. Panic alarm

Press

horn sounds; press

again to stop, or turn ignition
to ON position

Illuminated entry system*

Press UNLOCK or PANIC button
on remote entry transmitter, 
interior lights come on; lights 
turn off after 30 seconds or with
ignition in ON or ACC position

Liftgate

To lock/unlock: Press power 
door lock button or lock/unlock
buttons on Remote Keyless 
Entry System
To open liftgate window: Pull up
on right side lever, located above
license plate holder
To open liftgate: Pull up on left 
side lever

WARNING: Cargo and load
capacity limited by weight 
and distribution

Child-
safety locks

Located at the
edge of rear doors
To activate: Rotate
knob to
To cancel: Rotate
knob in opposite
direction

WARNING: Since children 
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated

Locks

Locks

Quick Tips

Mazda

2005 Tribute

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*Denotes optional equipment

Manual door locks

1. Lock tab 

To lock: Press lock tab 
toward front
To unlock front doors: Pull
inside door handle or press
lock tab toward back 
To unlock rear doors: Press 
lock tab toward back

Smart unlocking system

Prevents locking yourself out of
vehicle with key in any ignition
position; driver’s door will auto-
matically unlock if locked using
power lock control on driver’s
door panel when door is open

Key

Operates ignition and all locks

SecuriLock™ passive 
anti-theft key

Coded transistor in key 
activates ignition

Tip: Use key number plate to
purchase a new key; store in
safe place

Power door locks
2. Master front door lock

switch

To unlock/lock all doors: Press

/

on driver’s door switch

To lock doors without key: 
With door open, press 
on driver’s door switch, exit
vehicle, close doors 
Manual locks override 
power locks

AUTO

2

1

2
3

LOCK

1