Table Of Contents - Mazda 2005 Tribute Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
California Proposition 65 Warning4
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Warning Symbols In This Guide5
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Special Notices6
Event Data Recorder6
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance7
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster11
Warning Lights And Chimes14
Service Engine Soon14
Light Turns On (Without Blinking)14
Warning And Control Lights14
Light Is Blinking15
Check Fuel Cap15
Brake System Warning Light16
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)16
Air Bag Readiness17
Safety Belt17
Charging System17
Low Fuel17
Anti-Theft System18
Speed Control18
Door Ajar18
Turn Signals18
Gauges19
Speedometer19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge19
Am/Fm Stereo Single Cd Audio System — Satellite Ready Capability21
Entertainment Systems21
Am/Fm Stereo Six Cd Audio System — Satellite Ready Capability25
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd25
Radio Frequencies29
Radio Reception Factors29
Cassette/Player Care29
Cd/Cd Player Care30
Audio System Warranty And Service30
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System31
Climate Controls31
Operating Tips32
Headlamp Control33
Battery Saver33
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)33
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)33
Lights33
High Beams34
Flash To Pass34
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control35
Vertical Aim Adjustment35
Turn Signal Control37
Interior Lamps37
Cargo And Dome Lamp37
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps37
Replacing Exterior Bulbs38
Replacing The Interior Bulbs38
Using The Right Bulbs38
Bulb Replacement38
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs40
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs40
Replacing Side Repeater Bulbs41
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs41
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Backup Lamps Bulbs41
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs42
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs42
Multi-Function Lever43
Windshield Wiper43
Mist Function43
Windshield Washer43
Driver Controls43
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls44
Windshield Wiper Blades44
Checking The Wiper Blades44
Changing The Wiper Blades45
Manual Tilt Steering Column45
Steering Wheel Adjustment45
Overhead Console (If Equipped)46
Storage Compartment (If Equipped)46
Installing A Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)46
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)47
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)48
Power Windows48
Cigar Lighter (If Equipped)48
One Touch Down49
Window Lock49
Accessory Delay49
Mirrors50
Power Side View Mirrors50
Fold-Away Mirrors50
Heated Outside Mirrors50
Speed Control (If Equipped)51
Setting Speed Control51
Resuming A Set Speed52
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control52
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control53
Turning Off Speed Control53
Fuel Filler Door Release Handle54
Moon Roof (If Equipped)54
Center Console55
Cargo Shade (If Equipped)55
Liftgate56
Luggage Rack57
To Adjust The Cross-Bar (If Equipped) Position57
To Remove The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) From The Roof Rack Side Rails57
To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) To The Roof Rack Side Rails57
Locks And Security58
Keys58
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature58
Door Key Unlocking/Locking59
Two Step Door Unlocking59
One Step Door Unlocking59
Locking The Doors59
Childproof Door Locks60
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)60
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking61
Sounding A Panic Alarm62
Replacing The Battery62
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters63
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters63
Illuminated Entry64
Illuminated Exit65
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System65
Theft Indicator65
Automatic Arming66
Automatic Disarming66
Replacement Keys66
Programming Spare Keys67
Perimeter Alarm System (If Equipped)68
Arming The System68
Disarming The System69
Triggering The Anti-Theft System69
Adjustable Head Restraints70
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat70
Seating And Safety Restraints70
Using The Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)71
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)72
Rear Seats73
Heated Seats (If Equipped)73
Head Restraints (If Equipped)73
Folding Down Rear Seats (60/40 Split Bench)74
Returning The Rear Seats To Upright Position76
To Remove The Rear Cushion77
To Install The Rear Cushion77
Safety Restraints78
Personal Safety System78
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?78
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints79
Front Crash Severity Sensor79
Driver's Seat Position Sensor79
Occupant Classification Sensor (Ocs)79
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors80
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners80
Front Safety Belt Load Limiter80
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational81
Safety Restraints Precautions81
Load Limiter Feature82
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts83
Vehicle Sensitive Mode84
Automatic Locking Mode For Use With Child Safety Seats84
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode84
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode For Use With Child Safety Seats85
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode85
Safety Belt Height Adjustment86
Safety Belt Pretensioner86
Safety Belt Extension Assembly87
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime88
Conditions Of Operation88
Beltminder88
One Time Disable91
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature91
Safety Belt Maintenance92
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)93
Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions94
Children And Air Bags95
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?96
Front Passenger Sensing System97
Determining If The System Is Operational100
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles101
Side Air Bag System (If Equipped)101
How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?102
Determining If The Side Airbags Are Operational103
Side-Curtain Air Bag System (If Equipped)104
How Do The Side-Curtain Air Bags (If Equipped) Work?105
Determining If The Side-Curtain Airbags Are Operational107
Safety Restraints For Children107
Important Child Restraint Precautions107
Children And Safety Belts108
Child Booster Seats108
When Children Should Use Booster Seats109
Types Of Booster Seats110
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts110
Safety Seats For Children111
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats111
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps115
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors117
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners119
Vehicle Characteristics119
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)119
Tires, Wheels And Loading119
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles120
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading121
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades121
Treadwear122
Traction Aa A B C122
Temperature A B C122
Tire Information122
Glossary Of Tire Terminology123
Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires123
Tire Inflation123
Inflating Your Tires124
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure125
Tire Replacement Requirements126
Changing A Flat Tire126
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (If Equipped)126
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information (If Equipped)127
Tire Change Procedure128
Removing The Jack And Tools129
Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether (If Equipped)130
Changing The Flat Tire131
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire134
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications135
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall136
Information on "P" Type Tires136
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires139
Information on "T" Type Tires140
Location Of The Tire Label140
Tire Care141
Tire Wear141
Safety Practices142
Highway Hazards142
Tire And Wheel Alignment142
Tire Rotation143
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)143
Using Snow Tires And Traction Devices144
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)144
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer145
Base Curb Weight145
Vehicle Curb Weight145
Payload146
Cargo Weight147
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)147
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)148
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)148
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)149
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)149
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)149
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight150
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight150
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit150
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles152
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow152
Trailer Towing152
Preparing To Tow155
Hitches155
Safety155
Trailer Brakes155
Driving While You Tow156
Servicing After Towing156
Trailer Towing Tips156
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat156
Recreational Towing157
Driving158
Starting158
Positions Of The Ignition158
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle158
Important Safety Precautions159
Starting The Engine160
Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)161
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes161
Important Ventilating Information162
Brakes162
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)163
Using Four Wheel Abs163
Brake Assist164
Abs Warning Lamp164
Parking Brake164
Steering165
Preparing To Drive Your Vehicle166
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)167
Brake-Shift Interlock167
Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle168
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle169
Drive (O/D Off Switch Pressed)170
Forced Downshifts171
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow171
Manual Transaxle Operation (If Equipped)172
Using The Clutch172
Recommended Shift Speeds173
Reverse173
Parking Your Vehicle174
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (If Equipped)175
4Wd System Indicator Lights175
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles176
Basic Operating Principles176
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement176
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck177
Emergency Maneuvers178
Sand178
Mud And Water179
Driving Through Deep Water May Damage The Transmission179
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain180
Driving On Snow And Ice181
Maintenance And Modifications182
Driving Through Water182
Hazard Flasher Control183
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch183
Roadside Emergencies183
Fuses And Relays184
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color184
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel185
Fuses Codes186
Power Distribution Box188
High-Current Fuses189
Overheating190
Jump Starting Your Vehicle191
Preparing Your Vehicle192
Connecting The Jumper Cables192
Jump Starting194
Removing The Jumper Cables195
Wrecker Towing197
Customer Assistance199
Regional Offices202
Service Publications208
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)209
Washing The Exterior210
Waxing210
Cleaning210
Paint Chips211
Aluminum Wheels And Covers211
Engine211
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts213
Windows And Wiper Blades213
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens213
Interior Trim214
Interior214
Leather Seats (If Equipped)214
Underbody215
Mazda Car Care Products215
Scheduled Maintenance216
Maintenance And Specifications216
Owner Maintenance Schedule221
Service Recommendations221
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle222
Working With The Engine Off222
Working With The Engine On222
Opening The Hood223
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment224
2.3L I4 Engine224
3.0L Dohc V6 Engine225
Windshield Washer Fluid226
Engine Oil226
Checking The Engine Oil226
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate226
Adding Engine Oil228
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations229
Battery230
Engine Coolant232
Checking Engine Coolant232
Adding Engine Coolant233
Recycled Engine Coolant236
Coolant Refill Capacity236
Severe Climates236
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works237
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated238
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels238
Fuel Information238
Choosing The Right Fuel240
Octane Recommendations241
Fuel Quality241
Cleaner Air242
Running Out Of Fuel242
Fuel Filler Cap242
Fuel Filter243
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy243
Measuring Techniques243
Filling The Tank243
Calculating Fuel Economy244
Driving Style244
Habits245
Conditions245
Epa Window Sticker246
Emission Control System246
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing247
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid248
Brake/Clutch (If Equipped) Fluid Reservoir249
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid249
Low Fluid Level250
Correct Fluid Level250
High Fluid Level250
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels250
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid251
Clutch Fluid (Manual Transaxle)251
Air Filter Maintenance252
Changing The Air Filter Element252
Refill Capacities253
Engine Specifications255
Engine Data255
Vehicle Dimensions256
Identifying Your Vehicle257
Certification Label257
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)258
Engine Number258
Accessories259
Cell Phones259
Index260