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only) 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 ... 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 Emergencies Hazard flasher switch Fuses and relays Overheating Jump starting Wrecker towing 183 183 184 190 191 197...
only) 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 ... 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 Emergencies Hazard flasher switch Fuses and relays Overheating Jump starting Wrecker towing 183 183 184 190 191 197...
Owner's Manual
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...belts by : • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • the Manufacturer and Distributor. 6 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) This information may be stored during regular operation or in a ...miles (1,600 km) of various systems and modules in the vehicle, and • information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status potentially including information related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but not limited to break in your...
...belts by : • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • the Manufacturer and Distributor. 6 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) This information may be stored during regular operation or in a ...miles (1,600 km) of various systems and modules in the vehicle, and • information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status potentially including information related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but not limited to break in your...
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... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Hazard Warning Flasher Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Hazard Warning Flasher Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner's Manual
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... to stop the vehicle. Anti-lock brake system (ABS): If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to Fuel filler cap in braking performance may take you longer to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake released. 16 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002...
... to stop the vehicle. Anti-lock brake system (ABS): If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to Fuel filler cap in braking performance may take you longer to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake released. 16 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner's Manual
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... is in the OFF or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be in the ON position, • the headlamp control is in the ON position. To activate: • the ignition must be disengaged. 33 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) BATTERY SAVER...
... is in the OFF or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be in the ON position, • the headlamp control is in the ON position. To activate: • the ignition must be disengaged. 33 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) BATTERY SAVER...
Owner's Manual
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...lamp assembly away from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight out. Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamps bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in reverse order. 41 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus).... 2. Carefully remove the lamp assembly by pulling it from lamp assembly. 5. Replacing foglamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see your authorized Mazda dealership. Turn the headlamp switch to replace either bulb: 1. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly. 4....
...lamp assembly away from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight out. Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamps bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in reverse order. 41 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus).... 2. Carefully remove the lamp assembly by pulling it from lamp assembly. 5. Replacing foglamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see your authorized Mazda dealership. Turn the headlamp switch to replace either bulb: 1. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly. 4....
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... liftgate. 2. Pull the bulb out from lamp assembly by depressing the snaps. 3. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1. Remove bulb socket from the socket and push in reverse order. 42 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Pull the bulb straight...
... liftgate. 2. Pull the bulb out from lamp assembly by depressing the snaps. 3. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1. Remove bulb socket from the socket and push in reverse order. 42 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Pull the bulb straight...
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Press the ON control and release it . 4. RSM SET ACC CST Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. 51 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). Accelerate to...
Press the ON control and release it . 4. RSM SET ACC CST Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. 51 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). Accelerate to...
Owner's Manual
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... to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). Driver Controls Reducing speed while using speed control There are two... ways to turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET ACC control. ON OFF 53 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute ...
... to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). Driver Controls Reducing speed while using speed control There are two... ways to turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET ACC control. ON OFF 53 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute ...
Owner's Manual
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Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is stopped. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Push side control and push down . WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce... on head restraint to that it . To properly adjust your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 70 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) WARNING: Always drive and ride with your head restraints, lift the head restraint...
Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is stopped. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury. Push side control and push down . WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce... on head restraint to that it . To properly adjust your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 70 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) WARNING: Always drive and ride with your head restraints, lift the head restraint...
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During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is located ... in a rear end collision you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase softness. 71 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is located ... in a rear end collision you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase softness. 71 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
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Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or in a rear end collision you don't get the full protection ... the control up or down to reduce the risk of the seat cushion. 72 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) WARNING: Sitting in a collision or sudden stop. Sudden braking or a collision could fly up or down to control the vehicle. WARNING: Do not pile cargo...
Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or in a rear end collision you don't get the full protection ... the control up or down to reduce the risk of the seat cushion. 72 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) WARNING: Sitting in a collision or sudden stop. Sudden braking or a collision could fly up or down to control the vehicle. WARNING: Do not pile cargo...
Owner's Manual
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...enhances the ability to the driver air bag by seat belts or child safety seats and they must use appropriate child restraints. 79 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The system is used for more common, moderate-severity impacts....that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. This allows your Personal Safety System to Air bag supplemental restraints section in front of the impact. NEVER place a rear-facing child...
...enhances the ability to the driver air bag by seat belts or child safety seats and they must use appropriate child restraints. 79 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The system is used for more common, moderate-severity impacts....that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. This allows your Personal Safety System to Air bag supplemental restraints section in front of the impact. NEVER place a rear-facing child...
Owner's Manual
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..., the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. All safety belts in the rear seat whenever possible. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will still retract to... When to vehicle movement. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 84 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
..., the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. All safety belts in the rear seat whenever possible. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will still retract to... When to vehicle movement. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 84 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...sure that seating position, the BeltMinder is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 91 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Do not be thrown clear WARNING: Always wear the safety ... there to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T PICK OUR CRASH . Confirmation is not given for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is disabled for approximately 30 seconds. When ...
...sure that seating position, the BeltMinder is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 91 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Do not be thrown clear WARNING: Always wear the safety ... there to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T PICK OUR CRASH . Confirmation is not given for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is disabled for approximately 30 seconds. When ...
Owner's Manual
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...resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to sudden tire failure. A tire marked C may depart significantly from them. 122 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The grade C corresponds to stop on wet pavement as measured ...highest to get the maximum benefit from the norm due to this tire is established for this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Grades B and A represent higher levels of ...
...resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to sudden tire failure. A tire marked C may depart significantly from them. 122 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The grade C corresponds to stop on wet pavement as measured ...highest to get the maximum benefit from the norm due to this tire is established for this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Grades B and A represent higher levels of ...
Owner's Manual
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... spare tire. If you have the words Temporary Use Only molded into the tire sidewall. Make sure all -terrain) as possible. 126 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you replace the other road tires as ... to provide a safe ride and handling capability. You should replace the spare tire when you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to the aging of your tires....
... spare tire. If you have the words Temporary Use Only molded into the tire sidewall. Make sure all -terrain) as possible. 126 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you replace the other road tires as ... to provide a safe ride and handling capability. You should replace the spare tire when you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to the aging of your tires....
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... to repair the T-type/mini spare tire Use of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment 127 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) If the dissimilar spare... the road tires and wheels that is intended for temporary use it as soon as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Mazda.
... to repair the T-type/mini spare tire Use of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment 127 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) If the dissimilar spare... the road tires and wheels that is intended for temporary use it as soon as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Mazda.
Owner's Manual
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... the wheel that is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle). The vehicle can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel.../wheel The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can slip off the jack, even if the vehicle is supported only by a jack. 128 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... the wheel that is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle). The vehicle can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel.../wheel The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can slip off the jack, even if the vehicle 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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Set the parking brake and turn engine off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 1. Removing the jack and tools The jack and tools are located ... bracket. 3. To 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) Park on the bracket. 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: If the vehicle slips off . 3. Dislodge...
Set the parking brake and turn engine off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 1. Removing the jack and tools The jack and tools are located ... bracket. 3. To 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) Park on the bracket. 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: If the vehicle slips off . 3. Dislodge...