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How To Replace Battery Cables For 2005 Mazda Tribute

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 33 33 37 38 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 43 43 45 48 50 51 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 58 58 58 65 1 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...

Owner's Manual - Page 3

... contents without notice and without written authorization from MNAO. Copyright © 2004 MNAO 3 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Refill capacities Engine data 216 224 226 230 238 252 253...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

... Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Speed Control MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Powertrain Malfunction Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Warning 9 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market...

Owner's Manual - Page 17

... you to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by an authorized Mazda dealer. 17 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) ...fuel tank is first turned ON to the Driving chapter. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is turned to ON, continues to fasten your safety belt. Overdrive off: Illuminates when...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

... Press and release CLOCK to alternate between cities with different radio stations. 22 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) NOTE...of the hour (from 30 to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows or the vehicle's battery is heard. NOTE: If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is within the latter part...

Owner's Manual - Page 23

...to select from the stored stations. Press and momentarily hold to disengage random play . 23 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The frequency and ... decrease the frequency. 7. NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted, (fuse blows or the battery is pressed. Fast forward: In CD mode, press and hold the AUTO-M (Auto memory)...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

... to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows or the vehicle's battery is on, the selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, ...is available through your dealer. DISP/ESN: Your radio comes equipped with the dealer installed kit. 26 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The clock's current time will automatically...

Owner's Manual - Page 27

... control is pressed. NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted, (fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled. 6. TUNE also works in the display.... (Auto memory) control. The frequency and channel number will illuminate in the display. 27 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) TUNE: The TUNE ...

Owner's Manual - Page 33

...BATTERY SAVER Your vehicle is equipped with a reduced output. Press the fog lamp control again to deactivate the fog lamps. FOG LAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The foglamps can only be disengaged. 33 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute...parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be turned on with a battery saver feature which, if you leave the headlamps on, automatically turns off . ...

Owner's Manual - Page 62

... remote entry transmitter near the key ring. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 62 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002...

Owner's Manual - Page 63

... not work with the vehicle following programming. 63 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Remove the old battery. Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you lost one, or would like to your vehicle. The remote ...

Owner's Manual - Page 134

.... Place tire on upper part of jack and close thumbscrew. Tires, Wheels and Loading 14. To replace jack in vehicle, guide the jack bottom first in trim opening and position in failure of cable or loss of the wheel. 134 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)

Owner's Manual - Page 135

...allow you have it is in the failure of the winch cable and the loss of dirt and rust. Wheel lug nut ...the tire is tightly seated under the vehicle. Use only Mazda recommended replacement fasteners. Check that the spare tire is raised to overtighten....as the tire contacts the frame. Bolt size 135 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: ...

Owner's Manual - Page 188

... been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 188 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) WARNING: Always disconnect...

Owner's Manual - Page 192

... engine cooling fan and other accessories off. As a result, the transmission may have push-start your vehicle. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Do not attempt to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 192 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) - - + + Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and...

Owner's Manual - Page 193

Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) - - - + + - + + 193 Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery.

Owner's Manual - Page 194

... use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Start the engine of both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 194 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) - - + + Start the engine of the...

Owner's Manual - Page 195

... on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus...

Owner's Manual - Page 196

... the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Roadside Emergencies 3. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 196 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) - - - + + - + + Remove...

Owner's Manual - Page 230

... to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 230 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) If the electrolyte level in the battery is equipped with a Mazda maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of...