Table Of Contents - Mazda Tribute Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Safety And Environment Protection6
Introduction6
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle7
Protecting The Environment7
California Proposition 65 Warning7
Breaking-In Your Vehicle7
Special Instructions8
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow8
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance9
Service Data Recording9
Event Data Recording9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes14
Service Engine Soon14
Check Fuel Cap Fill Inlet15
Brake System Warning Light15
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)15
Airbag Readiness16
Seat Belt16
Charging System16
Engine Oil Pressure16
Low Tire Pressure Warning17
Low Fuel17
Cruise Control/Speed Control17
Overdrive Cancel And Grade Assist (If Equipped)17
Gauges18
Door Ajar18
Turn Signal18
High Beams18
Speedometer19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge19
Odometer19
Trip Odometer19
Tachometer20
Fuel Gauge20
Entertainment Systems21
Audio Systems21
Am/Fm/Single Cd Or In-Dash Cd6/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System21
Accessory Delay21
Am/Fm Radio22
Tune22
Direct22
Scan22
Rds Radio23
Cat/Fold(Category/Folder)23
Cd/Mp3 Player23
Eject24
Seek/Track24
Cat (Category) / Fold (Folder)24
To Auto Load Up To Six Discs24
Satellite Radio (If Equipped)25
Text25
Compression25
Shuffle25
Memory Presets26
Satellite Radio Menu27
Category Menu27
Song Seek Menu27
Sound Adjustments28
Channel Lockout Menu28
Lock/Unlock This Channel28
Change Pin28
Speed Compensated Volume29
All Seats29
Extra Features29
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)29
Required Equipment30
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack30
General Audio Information31
Troubleshooting31
Radio Frequencies31
Radio Reception Factors31
Cd/Cd Player Care32
Audio System Warranty And Service33
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure33
Sample Mp3 Structure34
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)34
Satellite Radio Channels34
Satellite Radio Reception Factors34
Sirius Satellite Radio Service35
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)35
Climate Controls38
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System38
Outside Temperature39
Operating Tips40
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode40
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather40
Rear Window Defroster41
Lights42
Headlamp Control42
Autolamp Control42
Autolamp Delay System43
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)43
Flash To Pass44
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)44
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control44
Aiming The Headlamps45
Vertical Aim Adjustment45
Turn Signal Control46
Interior Lamps47
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps47
Cargo And Dome Lamp48
Bulb Replacement48
Lamp Assembly Condensation48
Using The Right Bulbs48
Replacing Interior Bulbs49
Replacing Exterior Bulbs49
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs49
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs50
Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs51
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs51
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs52
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)53
Driver Controls54
Multi-Function Lever54
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control54
Courtesy Wipe Feature54
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls55
Manual Tilt Steering Column55
Steering Wheel Adjustment55
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)56
Slide On Rod Feature56
Overhead Console (If Equipped)57
Storage Compartment (If Equipped)57
Center Console57
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)58
Power Windows (If Equipped)59
Rear Window Buffeting59
Interior Mirror60
One-Touch Down (Auto)60
Window Lock60
Exterior Mirrors61
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)61
Power Side View Mirrors61
Cruise Control/Speed Control (If Equipped)62
Fold-Away Mirrors62
Heated Outside Mirrors62
Setting Speed Control63
Disengaging Speed Control63
Resuming A Set Speed64
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control64
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control64
Turning Off Speed Control65
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)65
Radio Control Features65
Moon Roof (If Equipped)66
To Open The Moon Roof66
To Close The Moon Roof66
Bounce-Back66
Bounce-Back Override67
To Vent67
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)68
Car2U Home Automation System (If Equipped)68
Types Of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code And Fixed Code)69
Rolling Code Programming69
Fixed Code Programming71
Erasing The Car2U Home Automation System Buttons73
Fcc And Rss-210 Industry Canada Compliance73
Liftgate74
Cargo Area Features75
Cargo Shade (If Equipped)75
Roof Rack System (If Equipped)76
Passenger Side Cargo Compartment76
To Adjust The Cross-Bar (If Equipped) Position76
To Remove The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) From The Roof Rack Side Rails77
To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) To The Roof Rack Side Rails78
Locks And Security79
Keys79
Power Door Locks80
Door Key Unlocking/Locking80
Unlocking The Doors80
Autolock80
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure81
Autounlock81
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock82
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure82
Smart Unlocking Feature82
Childproof Door Locks83
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)83
Two Step Door Unlocking84
One Step Door Unlocking84
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking84
Locking The Doors85
Opening The Liftgate Glass (If Equipped)85
Car Finder85
Sounding A Panic Alarm85
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)86
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)86
Illuminated Entry86
To Replace The Battery86
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System87
Illuminated Exit87
Anti-Theft Indicator88
Automatic Arming88
Automatic Disarming88
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys89
Programming Spare Keys89
Front Seats91
Adjustable Head Restraints91
Seating And Safety Restraints91
Seating91
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat (If Equipped)94
Using The Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)94
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)95
Heated Seats (If Equipped)96
Rear Seats97
Second Row Adjustable Head Restraints97
To Adjust The Head Restraint98
To Remove The Adjustable Head Restraint99
To Reinstall The Adjustable Head Restraint99
Folding Down Second Row Seats100
Returning The Second Row Seats To Upright Position102
To Remove The Second Row Cushion103
To Install The Second Row Cushion103
Safety Restraints103
Personal Safety System103
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?104
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints104
Front Crash Severity Sensor104
Driver's Seat Position Sensor105
Front Passenger Sensing System105
Front Seat Belt Usage Sensors106
Front Seat Belt Pretensioners106
Seat Belt Load Limiter106
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational106
Safety Restraints Precautions107
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts108
Vehicle Sensitive Mode109
Automatic Locking Mode For Use With Child Safety Seats109
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode109
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode For Use With Child Safety Seats109
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode110
Seat Belt Height Adjustment111
Seat Belt Pretensioner111
Seat Belt Extension Assembly112
Seat Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime112
Conditions Of Operation113
Belt-Minder113
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature116
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)117
Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions118
Children And Airbags119
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?120
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit125
Determining If The System Is Operational126
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System127
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?128
Determining If The Side Airbags Are Operational129
Side-Curtain Airbag System130
How Do The Side-Curtain Airbags Work?131
Determining If The Side-Curtain Airbags Are Operational132
Sos Post-Crash Alert System133
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles133
Safety Restraints For Children134
Important Child Restraint Precautions134
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children135
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children136
Transporting Children137
Safety Seats For Children138
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats138
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts139
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch142
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)144
Combining Seat Belt And Latch Lower Anchors For Attaching Child Safety Seats145
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps145
Child Booster Seats147
When Children Should Use Booster Seats147
Types Of Booster Seats148
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts149
Child Restraint And Seat Belt Maintenance150
Tires, Wheels And Loading151
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners151
Vehicle Characteristics151
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)151
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles152
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading153
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades153
Tires154
Treadwear154
Traction Aa A B C154
Temperature A B C154
Inflating Your Tires155
Glossary Of Tire Terminology155
Tire Inflation155
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer's156
Tire Care158
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems158
Tire Wear158
Damage158
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)159
Tire Replacement Requirements159
Safety Practices161
Highway Hazards161
Tire And Wheel Alignment162
Tire Rotation162
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)163
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)163
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall164
Information on "P" Type Tires164
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires167
Information on "T" Type Tires168
Location Of The Tire Label168
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)169
Changing Tires With Tpms170
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)171
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed171
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly172
When Inflating Your Tires173
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure173
Snow Tires And Chains174
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer174
Base Curb Weight175
Vehicle Curb Weight175
Payload175
Cargo Weight176
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)176
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)177
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)177
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)177
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)179
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)179
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight179
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight179
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit180
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles181
Trailer Towing182
Preparing To Tow184
Hitches185
Safety Chains185
Trailer Brakes185
Trailer Lamps185
Servicing After Towing186
Trailer Towing Tips186
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat186
Recreational Towing187
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles187
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) Vehicles188
Driving189
Starting189
Positions Of The Ignition189
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle189
Important Safety Precautions190
Starting The Engine192
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)192
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes193
Important Ventilating Information194
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)194
How To Use The Engine Block Heater195
Brakes196
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)196
Using Abs197
Abs Warning Lamp197
Parking Brake197
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System198
Traction Control System (Tcs)200
Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)201
Roll Stability Control (Rsc )201
Switching Off Electronic Stability Control (Esc)202
Trailer Sway Control (Tsc) (If Equipped)202
Electronic Stability Control Features202
Disabling Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)203
Steering204
Preparing To Drive204
Brake-Shift Interlock205
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)207
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning207
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 6–Speed Automatic Transmission207
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)209
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow209
Using The Clutch209
Recommended Shift Speeds210
Reverse210
Rearview Camera System (If Equipped)211
Parking Your Vehicle211
Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (If Equipped)213
Night Time And Dark Area Use213
Servicing213
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles214
Basic Operating Principles214
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement214
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck215
Emergency Maneuvers216
Sand216
Mud And Water217
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain218
Driving On Snow And Ice219
Maintenance And Modifications220
Driving Through Water221
Roadside Emergencies222
Hazard Flasher Control222
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch222
Fuses And Relays223
To Reset The Switch223
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color224
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel224
Fuses Codes225
Power Distribution Box227
High-Current Fuses228
Changing A Flat Tire230
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information231
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle233
Removing The Jack And Tools233
Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether (If Equipped)234
Tire Change Procedure235
Stowing The Jack And Tools239
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire240
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications241
Overheating242
Running Out Of Fuel243
Jump Starting243
Preparing Your Vehicle244
Connecting The Jumper Cables244
Removing The Jumper Cables247
Wrecker Towing249
Emergency Towing250
Customer Assistance (U.s.a. Mainland And Hawaii)251
Contact Better Business Bureau (Bbb)252
Mediation/Arbitration Program256
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (Camvap)256
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)264
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)264
Cleaning265
Washing The Exterior265
Waxing265
Paint Chips266
Aluminum Wheels And Covers266
Engine266
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts267
Windows And Wiper Blades268
Instrument Panel / Interior Trim And Cluster Lens268
Interior269
Leather Seats (If Equipped)269
Underbody270
Mazda Car Care Products270
Scheduled Maintenance271
Maintenance And Specifications271
Owner Maintenance Schedule276
Service Recommendations276
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle277
Working With The Engine Off277
Working With The Engine On278
Opening The Hood278
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment279
2.5L I4 Engine279
3.0L V6 Engine280
Windshield Washer Fluid281
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate281
Changing The Wiper Blades282
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade283
Checking The Engine Oil283
Adding Engine Oil285
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations286
Battery287
Checking Engine Coolant289
Adding Engine Coolant290
Recycled Engine Coolant293
Coolant Refill Capacity293
Severe Climates293
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling294
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works294
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated294
Fuel Filter295
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels295
Fuel Information295
Refueling298
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System298
Flex Fuel Vehicle (Ffv) Fuel Fill Inlet299
Choosing The Right Fuel299
Octane Recommendations300
Ffv Engine (If Equipped)300
Fuel Quality301
Cleaner Air301
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container302
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy303
Measuring Techniques303
Filling The Tank303
Calculating Fuel Economy304
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits304
Habits304
Maintenance305
Conditions305
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates306
Emission Control System306
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)307
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing308
Brake/Clutch Fluid309
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid309
Low Fluid Level310
Correct Fluid Level310
High Fluid Level311
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels311
Checking Transmission Fluid Level For Recreational Flat Tow Operation312
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)313
Air Filter313
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities313
Engine Specifications317
Engine Drivebelt Routing317
Engine Data317
Identifying Your Vehicle318
Safety Compliance Certification Label318
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)318
Transmission Code Designations319
Accessories320
Cell Phones320
Index321