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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1866 (HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS)GENERAL PROCEDURESPERIMETER LIGHTING FEATURE PROGRAMMINGPROGRAMMING THE PERIMETER LIGHTING FEATURE USING THE DOOR LOCK CONTROL SWITCH
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Programming the Perimeter Lighting Feature Using the Door Lock Control Switch
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Programming the Perimeter Lighting Feature Using the Door Lock Control Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The following steps must be carried out within 30 seconds or the procedure needs to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait 30 seconds between programming sessions.
- Turn the ignition switch from the OFF to the ON position.
- Press the unlock button on the door lock control switch 3 times.
- Turn the ignition switch from the ON to the OFF position.
- Press the unlock button on the door lock control switch 3 times.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The horn chirps once to indicate that programming mode is entered.
- Within 30 seconds of entering the programming mode, press the unlock button on the door lock control switch twice to enable/disable the perimeter lighting feature. The horn chirps once if the perimeter lighting is disabled or a chirp followed by a honk if the perimeter lighting is enabled.NOTE: The unlock button must be pressed twice within 5 seconds.
- Programming ends when the ignition switch state changes or times out after 2 minutes.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.