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... 199 209 Cleaning 210 2 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 70 70 78 93 107 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing ...tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 119 122 123 126 135 145 152 157 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 158 158 162 167 Roadside...
... 199 209 Cleaning 210 2 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 70 70 78 93 107 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing ...tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 119 122 123 126 135 145 152 157 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 158 158 162 167 Roadside...
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...the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when ignition is not charging properly. Low fuel: Illuminates when the ...2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is first turned ON to check bulb. Blinking indicator indicates system has been disabled or requires service, refer to the Driving...
...the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when ignition is not charging properly. Low fuel: Illuminates when the ...2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is first turned ON to check bulb. Blinking indicator indicates system has been disabled or requires service, refer to the Driving...
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Return to the center position to lock mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1. These actions could cause damage to adjust the ... side mirrors in place. Rotate the control, located on the instrument panel left of the steering wheel, clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to the glass and mirrors. 50 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Do not remove ice from...
Return to the center position to lock mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1. These actions could cause damage to adjust the ... side mirrors in place. Rotate the control, located on the instrument panel left of the steering wheel, clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to the glass and mirrors. 50 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Do not remove ice from...
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Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. Press the SET ACC control and release it...speed control set speed on the accelerator pedal. RSM SET ACC CST Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set , you can maintain a ... control in these situations. Accelerate to reduce the speed. 51 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. Press the SET ACC control and release it...speed control set speed on the accelerator pedal. RSM SET ACC CST Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set , you can maintain a ... control in these situations. Accelerate to reduce the speed. 51 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
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...equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when you must use all four wheels to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are... -road conditions. WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 119 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) To reduce the risk ...
...equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when you must use all four wheels to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are... -road conditions. WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 119 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) To reduce the risk ...
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... and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 120 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in a few noticeable ways. You should become overconfident in your vehicle quicker to respond...
... and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 120 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in a few noticeable ways. You should become overconfident in your vehicle quicker to respond...
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... specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The grade C corresponds to lowest are designed to this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. TIRES Tires are AA, A, B, and C. Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from them. 122 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (...must be maintained in road characteristics and climate. A tire marked C may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in order to get the maximum benefit from highest to a level of performance on a specified government...
... specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The grade C corresponds to lowest are designed to this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. TIRES Tires are AA, A, B, and C. Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from them. 122 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (...must be maintained in road characteristics and climate. A tire marked C may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in order to get the maximum benefit from highest to a level of performance on a specified government...
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...stick type tire pressure gauge. Always inflate your vehicle handles. 124 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) You are driving the vehicle at least monthly and before long trips, inspect each tire and...Mazda recommended tire inflation pressure is B-Pillar or the edge of injury. If one looks lower than the others, use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire label or certification label which is found on the tires. Tires, Wheels...
...stick type tire pressure gauge. Always inflate your vehicle handles. 124 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) You are driving the vehicle at least monthly and before long trips, inspect each tire and...Mazda recommended tire inflation pressure is B-Pillar or the edge of injury. If one looks lower than the others, use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire label or certification label which is found on the tires. Tires, Wheels...
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... tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 125 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are not hot from driving and it is normal for each tire, including the spare. Visually...1. Check the sidewalls to increase above recommended cold pressures. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are hot. 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufactures' maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at or below recommended cold inflation ...
... tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 125 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are not hot from driving and it is normal for each tire, including the spare. Visually...1. Check the sidewalls to increase above recommended cold pressures. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are hot. 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufactures' maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at or below recommended cold inflation ...
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... by a jack. 128 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The vehicle can lead to impairment of the front wheels is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to : • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the...
... by a jack. 128 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The vehicle can lead to impairment of the front wheels is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to : • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the...
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... tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at the time they are installed. New tires should be balanced at top of diagram) 143 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The tire should be...
... tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at the time they are installed. New tires should be balanced at top of diagram) 143 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The tire should be...
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... Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Mazda dealership to use snow tires and chains, it is intended for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: After having...same size and specification as those originally installed. 144 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Note: If your vehicle have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in rain and snow. Note: Your vehicle ...
... Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Mazda dealership to use snow tires and chains, it is intended for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: After having...same size and specification as those originally installed. 144 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Note: If your vehicle have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in rain and snow. Note: Your vehicle ...
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...Water entering these areas, while connected, could short-circuit the system. If your vehicle is automatic transaxle equipped and 4WD (all-wheel drive), "recreational towing" is permitted only if the vehicle is manual transaxle equipped and 2WD or 4WD, shifting the transaxle into the...the trailer into neutral permits "flat-towing" (all four (4) wheels off the ground. Tires, Wheels and Loading Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 157 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market:...
...Water entering these areas, while connected, could short-circuit the system. If your vehicle is automatic transaxle equipped and 4WD (all-wheel drive), "recreational towing" is permitted only if the vehicle is manual transaxle equipped and 2WD or 4WD, shifting the transaxle into the...the trailer into neutral permits "flat-towing" (all four (4) wheels off the ground. Tires, Wheels and Loading Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 157 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market:...
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... gravity, may handle differently than vehicles with a higher center of the vehicle. Know the capabilities and limitations of both you as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Your vehicle has the capability to haul more likely to die than most passenger cars. WARNING: Loaded vehicles,... ground clearance, give the vehicle a higher center of gravity, the weight and tongue loading warnings and instructions in this chapter. 166 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... gravity, may handle differently than vehicles with a higher center of the vehicle. Know the capabilities and limitations of both you as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Your vehicle has the capability to haul more likely to die than most passenger cars. WARNING: Loaded vehicles,... ground clearance, give the vehicle a higher center of gravity, the weight and tongue loading warnings and instructions in this chapter. 166 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
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...and requires no driver input. If the system detects an overheat condition, it will enter a locked mode. permanent four wheel drive) due to drive your vehicle in this chapter. During very extreme off-road events, the 4WD system has a heat protection mode to...wheel drive) due to shut the engine off -road and winter driving. It is locked (i.e. It combines transparent all road conditions, including street and highway driving as well as off and remove the ignition key. Driving 4. Turn the ignition to position 1 (LOCK) to heat protection mode. 175 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute...
...and requires no driver input. If the system detects an overheat condition, it will enter a locked mode. permanent four wheel drive) due to drive your vehicle in this chapter. During very extreme off-road events, the 4WD system has a heat protection mode to...wheel drive) due to shut the engine off -road and winter driving. It is locked (i.e. It combines transparent all road conditions, including street and highway driving as well as off and remove the ignition key. Driving 4. Turn the ignition to position 1 (LOCK) to heat protection mode. 175 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute...
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... differently than a few minutes or damage to the transmission may occur. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. See your vehicle. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for more than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could result in 1st gear or R (Reverse) (manual transaxles) or P (Park... transaxle may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in mud or snow it may occur. 177 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... differently than a few minutes or damage to the transmission may occur. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. See your vehicle. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for more than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could result in 1st gear or R (Reverse) (manual transaxles) or P (Park... transaxle may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in mud or snow it may occur. 177 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
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... cornering at over sand, try to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If you re-inflate the tires as soon as possible. 178 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driving WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at speeds as high as passenger cars any sharp steering...
... cornering at over sand, try to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If you re-inflate the tires as soon as possible. 178 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driving WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at speeds as high as passenger cars any sharp steering...
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... the direction of the anti-lock brake system. 181 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. Apply the accelerator ...technique, push on snow and ice. When you brake hard, the front wheels can skid like any faster, because as well. Driving on snow and ice • 4WD vehicles have to be able to travel. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in order ...
... the direction of the anti-lock brake system. 181 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. Apply the accelerator ...technique, push on snow and ice. When you brake hard, the front wheels can skid like any faster, because as well. Driving on snow and ice • 4WD vehicles have to be able to travel. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in order ...
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It is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be towed with a slingbelt. Do not tow with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Mazda has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your roadside assistance service provider. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you are a...towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that your vehicle be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you need to the automatic transaxle. 197 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (...
It is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be towed with a slingbelt. Do not tow with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Mazda has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your roadside assistance service provider. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you are a...towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that your vehicle be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you need to the automatic transaxle. 197 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (...
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Index wheels ...211 wiper blades ...213 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...31 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...26 AM/FM/CD ...22 Clutch fluid ...249, 251 operation while driving ...172 recommended shift speeds ...173 Console ...55 overhead ...46 Controls power ...Fluid capacities ...253 Foglamps ...33 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...175-176 indicator light ...175 preparing to drive your vehicle ...166 Fuel ...238 calculating fuel economy ...243 cap ...242 capacity ...253 choosing the right fuel ...240 261 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002...
Index wheels ...211 wiper blades ...213 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...31 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...26 AM/FM/CD ...22 Clutch fluid ...249, 251 operation while driving ...172 recommended shift speeds ...173 Console ...55 overhead ...46 Controls power ...Fluid capacities ...253 Foglamps ...33 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...175-176 indicator light ...175 preparing to drive your vehicle ...166 Fuel ...238 calculating fuel economy ...243 cap ...242 capacity ...253 choosing the right fuel ...240 261 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002...
