Owner's Manual
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... then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in rear and side crashes or rollovers. The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features can be deactivated/activated...the procedure, make sure that seating position, the BeltMinder is not given for the current ignition cycle. Frontal airbags are unbuckled 91 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T PICK OUR ...
... then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in rear and side crashes or rollovers. The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features can be deactivated/activated...the procedure, make sure that seating position, the BeltMinder is not given for the current ignition cycle. Frontal airbags are unbuckled 91 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T PICK OUR ...
Owner's Manual
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WARNING: Changing a tire is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle). Tires, Wheels and Loading • Use snow chains on ... is dangerous if not done properly. Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack and seriously injure you change a tire, be given ... a tire, and never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. 128 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
WARNING: Changing a tire is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle). Tires, Wheels and Loading • Use snow chains on ... is dangerous if not done properly. Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack and seriously injure you change a tire, be given ... a tire, and never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. 128 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... the right rear of the jack bracket. 3. Removing the jack and tools The jack and tools are located in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). 2. Dislodge the jack from the vehicle: 1. Release the retention clip on the bracket. 2. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. Release... remove the jack from the bracket and carefully guide jack down and out through trim opening, upper end out first. 129 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Set the parking brake and turn engine off the jack...
... the right rear of the jack bracket. 3. Removing the jack and tools The jack and tools are located in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). 2. Dislodge the jack from the vehicle: 1. Release the retention clip on the bracket. 2. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. Release... remove the jack from the bracket and carefully guide jack down and out through trim opening, upper end out first. 129 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Set the parking brake and turn engine off the jack...
Owner's Manual
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...manual 4860 (2204) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) transmission 2.3L 4940 (2241) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) w/automatic transmission 3.0L 7020 (3184) 3500 (1588) 30 (2.8) w/automatic transmission Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by... 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. For load specification terms found on the Certification label. frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. 153 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute...
...manual 4860 (2204) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) transmission 2.3L 4940 (2241) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) w/automatic transmission 3.0L 7020 (3184) 3500 (1588) 30 (2.8) w/automatic transmission Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by... 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. For load specification terms found on the Certification label. frontal area of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. 153 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute...
Owner's Manual
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...Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights .The Tribute is capable of (kg) (kg) trailer - lb. ft2 (m2) 2.3L w/manual 5040 (2286) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) transmission 2.3L 5100 (2313) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) w/automatic transmission 3.0L 7180 (3257) 3500 (1588) 30 (2.8) w/automatic transmission Notes: For high altitude operation,...the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. .The Tribute is capable of terms and instructions on the certification label. 154 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) ...
...Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights .The Tribute is capable of (kg) (kg) trailer - lb. ft2 (m2) 2.3L w/manual 5040 (2286) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) transmission 2.3L 5100 (2313) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) w/automatic transmission 3.0L 7180 (3257) 3500 (1588) 30 (2.8) w/automatic transmission Notes: For high altitude operation,...the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. .The Tribute is capable of terms and instructions on the certification label. 154 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) ...
Owner's Manual
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... system. The trailer brakes must distribute the load in : • engine damage • transmission damage • structural damage • loss of control • personal injury Preparing to tow...may not have enough braking power and your authorized Mazda dealer for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. 155 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (...authorized Mazda dealer. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. Trailer brakes Electric, manual, automatic ...
... system. The trailer brakes must distribute the load in : • engine damage • transmission damage • structural damage • loss of control • personal injury Preparing to tow...may not have enough braking power and your authorized Mazda dealer for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. 155 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (...authorized Mazda dealer. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. Trailer brakes Electric, manual, automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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... critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and causing internal transmission damage. 156 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when you are towing on a trip to get the feel of...
... critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and causing internal transmission damage. 156 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when you are towing on a trip to get the feel of...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle checked by your vehicle immediately. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in order to the Seating ... Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your authorized Mazda dealer inspect your authorized Mazda dealership. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). P R N D 2 1 159 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... the vehicle checked by your vehicle immediately. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in order to the Seating ... Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your authorized Mazda dealer inspect your authorized Mazda dealership. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). P R N D 2 1 159 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in the button (2). Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance...is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before pushing in 1 (First Gear) (manual transmission). If the power steering system breaks down as far as this may need to stop a moving vehicle...for : • an improperly inflated tire 165 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in the button (2). Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance...is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before pushing in 1 (First Gear) (manual transmission). If the power steering system breaks down as far as this may need to stop a moving vehicle...for : • an improperly inflated tire 165 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... blown, perform the following procedure: 1. Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with ignition in the RUN position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. 167 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002...
... blown, perform the following procedure: 1. Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with ignition in the RUN position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. 167 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002...
Owner's Manual
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Shift the automatic transmission into P (Park) or the manual transmission into the neutral position, and apply the parking brake. 3. Turn off the right-of the road and park off the air conditioner. 190 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Drive safely to the side of -way. 2. Subwoofer and...
Shift the automatic transmission into P (Park) or the manual transmission into the neutral position, and apply the parking brake. 3. Turn off the right-of the road and park off the air conditioner. 190 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Drive safely to the side of -way. 2. Subwoofer and...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle close to the positive (+) terminal of the transmission. Ensure the vent caps are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 192 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (...own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) - - + + Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are tight and level. • Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to push start capability. Automatic transmissions...
...vehicle close to the positive (+) terminal of the transmission. Ensure the vent caps are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 192 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (...own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) - - + + Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are tight and level. • Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to push start capability. Automatic transmissions...
Owner's Manual
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... engine and remove the key. 3. Working with the engine off • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. Maintenance and Specifications PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING: A hot engine is running. 222 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus...
... engine and remove the key. 3. Working with the engine off • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. Maintenance and Specifications PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING: A hot engine is running. 222 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus...
Owner's Manual
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... oil level is between the MIN-MAX or ADD-FULL marks, the oil level is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Open the hood. DO NOT ADD OIL. 227 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift...
... oil level is between the MIN-MAX or ADD-FULL marks, the oil level is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Open the hood. DO NOT ADD OIL. 227 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift...
Owner's Manual
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... could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Therefore, do not allow the engine to complete the relearning process. 231 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) When...
... could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Therefore, do not allow the engine to complete the relearning process. 231 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) When...
Owner's Manual
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... compartment in this chapter for the location of your vehicle has been operated for each gear to cool before checking. 1. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to add fluid. If your brake/clutch (if equipped) system could be compromised, seek service from the same...Fluid levels between the "MIN" and "MAX" lines are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of the dipstick. 249 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it...
... compartment in this chapter for the location of your vehicle has been operated for each gear to cool before checking. 1. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to add fluid. If your brake/clutch (if equipped) system could be compromised, seek service from the same...Fluid levels between the "MIN" and "MAX" lines are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of the dipstick. 249 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it...
Owner's Manual
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...°C (50°F). Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is correct. 250 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) An overfill condition of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Use of...
...°C (50°F). Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is correct. 250 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) An overfill condition of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Use of...
Owner's Manual
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... and Specifications Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is determined by the indication on a level surface. 3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Transmission fluid requirements are not interchangeable. MERCON and MERCON V are indicated on the dipstick or on plug 0.052-0.056 inch (1.32-1.42mm) 10.0:1 1 255 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002...
... and Specifications Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is determined by the indication on a level surface. 3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Transmission fluid requirements are not interchangeable. MERCON and MERCON V are indicated on the dipstick or on plug 0.052-0.056 inch (1.32-1.42mm) 10.0:1 1 255 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner's Manual
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......163-164 Anti-theft system ...68 arming the system ...68 disarming a triggered system ..69 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...249 fluid, checking ...249 Automatic transmission ...167 driving an automatic overdrive ...169 fluid, refill capacities ...253 Auxiliary power point ...48 Axle refill capacities ...253 B... vehicle engine compartment ...211 instrument panel ...213 interior ...214 interior trim ...214 Mazda car care products ...215 plastic parts ...213 washing ...210 waxing ...210 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
......163-164 Anti-theft system ...68 arming the system ...68 disarming a triggered system ..69 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...249 fluid, checking ...249 Automatic transmission ...167 driving an automatic overdrive ...169 fluid, refill capacities ...253 Auxiliary power point ...48 Axle refill capacities ...253 B... vehicle engine compartment ...211 instrument panel ...213 interior ...214 interior trim ...214 Mazda car care products ...215 plastic parts ...213 washing ...210 waxing ...210 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
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... capacities ...236, 253 specifications ...255 Cruise control (see Speed control) ...51 Customer Assistance ...199-200, 202 D Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ...33 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...249 engine oil ...226 Door locks ...58 Driving under special conditions ...171, 177, 180 sand ...178 snow and ice ...181 through water ...179, 182... 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-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... capacities ...236, 253 specifications ...255 Cruise control (see Speed control) ...51 Customer Assistance ...199-200, 202 D Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ...33 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...249 engine oil ...226 Door locks ...58 Driving under special conditions ...171, 177, 180 sand ...178 snow and ice ...181 through water ...179, 182... 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-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)