Mazda 2005 Tribute - Manual

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During thefirst 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This isnecessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. SPECIAL NOTICES Event Data Recorder The computer in your vehicle is capable ...

Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage and Corrosion Coverage. In addition,your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions PerformanceWarranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is notcovered,...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Protecting theEnvironment Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Passenger Airbag Off Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brak...

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was accurate at the time of printing.Mazda may change the contents without notice. REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002) , Market: USA_English (fus) Introduction 10

REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002) , Market: USA_English (fus) Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster 11

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tankwith high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properlyinstalling and securely tightening the fuel ca...

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect animproperly installed fuel filler cap. For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illu...

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turnedto ON, continues to flash or remainson, have the system servicedimmediately by an authorized Mazda dealer. A chime will also soundwhen a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has beendetected. Safety belt: Reminds...

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock 娂 Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. Refer to SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system in the Locks and Security chapter. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turnsoff when the speed control systemis deactivated, refe...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon...

AM/FM STEREO SINGLE CD AUDIO SYSTEM — SATELLITEREADY CAPABILITY 1. CD: To begin CD play, insert a CD into the slot, label side up.The system will auto-load theCD and begin play after a shortpause. The disc number and thetrack number will illuminate inthe display. 2. MD/TAPE: This control does not fu...

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the holeand turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity orcold to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Clean the cassette player head with a ...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. A/C: Press to activate A/C. The indicator light will illuminate toindicate A/C is functioning. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow int...

WARNING: Under some weather conditions, use of therecirculated air mode may lead to glass misting or fogging.Switch the air conditioner on and select the fresh air mode.Heated air can assist windscreen demisting. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placeth...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. BATTERY SAVER Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature which, if you leavethe headlamps on, automatically turns off the headlamps after 30...

INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel. • Push and hold top of control tobrighten. • Push and hold bottom of controlto dim. VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 m...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. INTERIOR LAMPS Cargo and dome lamp Rear cargo lamp equipped with anON/OFF/DOOR control will lightwhen: • the doors are closed and thecontrol is in the ON position. • the control is in the DOO...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Park/turnlamps(front) 2 3157 AK (amber) Headlamps 2 9003 (HB2) Rearstop/taillamps 2 W21/5W Rear turnlamps 2 WY21W (amber) Rearlicenseplate lamps 2 W5W Backuplamp 2 W21W Siderepeaterlamp 2 WY5W (amber) Fog lamp(ifequipped) 2 H1 Cargo lamp 1 211-2 Centerhigh-mount...

Replacing headlamp bulbs NOTE: This procedure can be difficult. Your Mazda dealer has the proper tools, training and parts to perform this task. If you havedifficulty with this procedure, visit your local Mazda dealer. 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. ...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: For intermittent operation, move control down oneposition. Adjust the rotary control to thedesired speed setting. For normal or low speed wiperoperation, move control down twopositions from OFF. For high speed wiper operation,move control down three positionsfr...

Rear window wiper/washer controls For intermittent operation of rearwiper, rotate end of control upwardto the position. For normal speed rear wiperoperation, rotate control upward toON. To activate the rear washer, rotatethe control to the position and release. Windshield wiper blades Check the wipe...

Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. Turn the blade at anangle from the wiper arm. Pushthe lock pin manually to releasethe blade and pull the wiperblade down toward thewindshield to remove it fromthe arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it intopla...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen slightly and can be moved tofull open. Installing a garage door opene...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) WARNING: Power outlets aredesigned for accessory plugsonly. Do not insert any otherobject in the power outlet forthis will damage the outlet andblow the fuse. Do not hang anytype of accessory or accessorybracket from the plug.Improper use of the poweroutlet can cause da...

WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verifythey are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/orpets are not in the proximity of the window openings. The ignition must be in the ONposition to adjust the powerwindows. Press and hold the bottompart of the rocker switch to openth...

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle anddo not let children play with the power windows or moon roof.They may seriously injure themselves. MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control, located on the instrument panel left of thesteering wheel, clo...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speedcontrol does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). WARNING: Using cruise control in the following conditionscould cause you to lose co...

FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE HANDLE To open the door, pull up the handlelocated next to the front left cornerof the driver’s seat. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To operate the moon roof: • The moon roof is equipped withan automatic, one-touch, expressopening feature. Press andrelease the rear portion of theco...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: 1. Power point 2. Cupholders 3. Utility compartment 4. Ash cup (if equipped) WARNING: Use only soft cupsin the cupholder. Hard objectscan injure you in a collision. CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED) If your vehicle has...

WARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade.They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle inthe case of a sudden stop or collision. LIFTGATE To open the rear window, pull theright side of the liftgate handle. To open the liftgate, pull the leftside of the liftgate handle...

LUGGAGE RACK The maximum load for the roof rack is 100 lbs (45 kg), evenlydistributed on the crossbars. If it is not possible to evenly distribute theload, position it in the center or as far forward on the crossbars (ifequipped) as possible. Always use the adjustable tie down loops tosecure the loa...

KEYS One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry aspare key with you in case of an emergency.Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer suppliedkeys, replacement keys are available through...

7. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programmingmode has been exited. Repeat the procedure to turn the feature on or off. Door key unlocking/locking Two step door unlocking 1. Turn the key in the door cylinder to unl...

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one...

The remote entry system allows youto lock or unlock all vehicle doorswithout a key. The remote lockingand unlocking features will operateindependent of the ignition position;however, the panic feature will onlyoperate when the ignition is in the 1(OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY)position. If there are pro...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on theback surface of the circuitboard. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the corre...

To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to 3 (RUN). 4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and 3 (RUN). Note: The eighth tur...

Illuminated exit • The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from theignition. The lamps automatically turn off after 25 seconds. The dome and cargolamp controls must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated exit system to operate. SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM S...

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock 娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position. Ifthis occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized Mazda dealerfor service. Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ...

When you lock the vehicle using any of the methods above: • the park/turn lamps will flash once to indicate the hood, each doorand the liftgate are closed. • the park/turn lamps will not flash if the hood, any door or the liftgate are open. Once all doors, hood and liftgate are closed, the park/turn...

SEATINGAdjustable head restraints The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in theevent of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift thehead restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as closeto that position as possible. The head restr...

WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous because you don’t get the full protectionfrom seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you canslide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or ina rear end collision you could fly up and out of th...

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when thevehicle is moving. You could move out of position to control thevehicle. Then a serious accident could occur. Sudden braking ora collision could cause serious injury. Adjust the seat only whenthe...

Move the control in the directionsshown to move the seat forward,backward, up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on theseat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seats will activate when the ignition is in the RUN position.When a...

4. Flip seat forward. Attach the seatbelt web snap buttonto the quarter trim panel snapbutton. This will assure that seatbeltdoes not get caught by staying outof the seat back folding path. 5. To release seatback, pull the seatback release lever (on topof seat) toward the front seat.This is common f...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash s...

The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off thepassenger front air bag. The system is designed to help protect small(child size) occupants from air bag deployments when they areimproperly seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary toproper child-seating or restraint ...

Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrumentcluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Referto the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety...

WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Donot allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure ev...

WARNING: All safety belts should be checked for properfunction. Additionally, if the front air bags have deployed, thefront pretensioners have also deployed and both frontrestraints must be replaced. After any vehicle collision, thesafety belt system at all outboard seating positions (exceptdriver, ...

2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tonguefrom the buckle. All safety belts in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.The passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes describedbelow: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free ...

When the side-curtain air bags (if equipped) and/or the front airbags areactivated, the safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right frontpassenger seating positions will be activated when the respective seatbeltis properly buckled. WARNING: The driver and the right front passenger seat beltsy...

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing onthe label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is tooshort for you when fully extended. NOTE: Do not use extensions to change the fit of...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ Crashes are rare events ⬙ 36,700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to ⬙ rare ⬙ events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash duringour lifetime. ⬙ I’m not going far ⬙ 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within ...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ I have an air bag ⬙ Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. ⬙ I’d rather be thrown clear ⬙ Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Saf...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do notdeactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving thevehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1 minute) • Step 3 must be compl...

NOTE: If unsure about the proper procedures, bring your vehicle to an authorized Mazda dealership for inspection. Inspect the safety belts tomake sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts, replacing if necessary. Checkall automatic locking retractors on all outboard seating positions as wellas the auto...

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries. WARNING: Air bags DO NOTinflate slowly or gently and therisk of injury from a deploy...

WARNING: Do not put anything on or over the air bag moduleincluding hands or feet. Placing objects on or over the air baginflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by theair bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air...

WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seatNEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the frontseat, move the seat all the way back. Secure the seat and thechild in it properly. How does the air bag supplemental ...

hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerableforce, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures,facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants whoare not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the timeof air b...

Objects Pass Airbag OffIndicator Light Passenger Airbag Empty seat Unlit Disabled Small (i.e. 3 ringbinder, small purse,bottled water) Unlit Disabled Medium (i.e. heavybriefcase, fully packedluggage) Lit Disabled Empty seat, Small ormedium object withsafety belt buckled Lit Disabled In case there is...

WARNING: Unless serviced, the system may not functionproperly in the event of a collision. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of safety belt pretensioners, air bags, or air bag equippedvehicles, see your authorized Mazda dealership. Air bags MUST BEdisposed of by qualifi...

Determining if the side-curtain airbags are operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty w...

NOTE: Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. WARNING: When possible, always place children under age 12in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seatingpos...

To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children whohave outgrown child safety seats, Mazda recommends use of abelt-positioning booster seat. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift thechild up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the k...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

WARNING: Follow all instructions provided by themanufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm orbehind the back because it eliminates the protection for theupper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury ordeath in a collision. WARNING: Never u...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. NOTE: There are three tether anchors located on the headliner atthe rear of the vehicle. WARNING: If the tether strapis clipped incorrectly, the childsafety seat may not beretained properly in the eventof a collision. If the safety seat...

Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren) attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachmentsthat connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle.When properly installed, this type of seat elimin...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Power is supplied to all four wheelsthrough a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allowyou to select different drive modesas necessary. Information on shiftingprocedures and maintenance can befound in your Owner’s Guide . You should become thoroughly familiarwith this information befor...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tiregraded 100. The rela...

Every day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires and adjust ifrequired. At least once a month and beforelong trips, inspect each tire andcheck the tire pressure with a tiregauge (including spare, if equipped).Inflate all t...

Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufactures’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximumload can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than themanufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be foundon either the tire labe...

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire/wheel The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of thefollowing: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capabi...

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14. Reinstall the jack and tools in the cargo area. To replace jackin vehicle, guide the jack bottomfirst in trim opening andposition in bracket, secureretention clip on upper part ofjack and close thumbscrew.Make sure the jack is fastenedso it does not rattle when youdrive. Stowing the flat/spare t...

WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove anycorrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mountingsurfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake huband rotor that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels withoutcorrect metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfacesca...

5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match thenew wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your Owne...

13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure atwhich the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure isnormally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflationpressure which can be found on either ...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, ...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck...

Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapidtreadwear of your tires and should be corrected by a qualified technicianat a Mazda dealer. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with anindependent rear suspension require alignment of all four wheels. The tire should also b...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Mazda dealership to check for and correct any...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Lookfor “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.” for m...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the driver’s door or B-Pillar. The total load on eachaxle must never exceed its GAWR. WARNING: Exceed...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located on the driver’sdoor or B-Pillar. The GVW mustnever exceed the GVWR. WARNING: Ex...

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with onlymandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheeltrailer), and driver ...

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult thi...

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operationof this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehiclesection in this chapter. WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle differently thanunloaded vehicles....

• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the“Scheduled Maintenance” section of this manual. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 500miles ...

4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights .The Tribute is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) asspecified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailersover a specified weight. The Tribute vehicle electrical system is notequipped to accommodate electric...

Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weightexceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in: • engine damage • transmission damage • structural damage • loss of control • personal injury Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it ispro...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will ...

Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has beensubmerged in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to bechecked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into thewater. Reconnect the wiring to the trail...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such asthe radio to operate while theengine is not running. 3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lightsilluminated. Key position whendriving. 4...

If starting a vehicle with a manualtransmission: • Make sure the parking brake isset. • Push the clutch pedal to thefloor. 3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehi...

1. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key willreturn to 3 (ON). 2. When the engine starts, release the key, then release theaccelerator pedal gradually asthe engine speeds up. 3. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake...

Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for service. • the sound of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in a collision. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals kn...

Brake Assist The Brake Assist system provides full braking force during panic brakingsituations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal andmaximizes the amount of brake booster assist, helping the driver toachieve maximum braking pressure. Once a panic brake application isdetected, the sy...

WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make surethat the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatictransmission) or in 1 (First Gear) (manual transmission). NOTE: The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake c...

• uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make itcapable of performing in a wide variety of circumstances. These specialdesign fe...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the RUN position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift...

WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make surethe gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to theLOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave yourvehicle. WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brakewarning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not b...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fueleconomy) 1-2 14 mph (22 km/h) 2-3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3-4 34 mph (55 km/h) 4-5 44 mph (70 km/h) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 1...

Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Depress the clutch, then shift into 1 (First). 1 2 4 R 3 5 1 2 4 R 3 5 REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002) , Market: USA_English (fus) Driving 174

4. Turn the ignition to position 1 (LOCK) to shut the engine offand remove the ignition key. WARNING: Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may moveunexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and setthe parking brake fully. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important...

• Blinks several times every minute when 4WD system requires service. Please bring your vehicle to your local dealer for service. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud andrough terrain and have operating characteristics th...

• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highwayreflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt asudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slidesideways out of control or rollover. Remember, your safety and thesafety of others should be you...

Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against youand cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance maybe required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to backout the way you came if you proceed with caution. Mud and water NOTE: • If you must drive throug...

“Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand responsibilities in our nationswilderness areas. Mazda MotorCorporation joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest ando...

• 4WD vehicles should be driven with traction devices as referred to in Using snow tires and traction devices in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide predictable performance wh...

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on theinstrument panel by the radio. Thehazard flashers will operate whenthe ignition is off. Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals willflash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Use it when yourvehicle...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on theright-hand side of the centerconsole, by the instrument panel.Remove the panel cover to accessthe fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. REVIEW COPY 2005 Mazda Tribute (j14) , Owners Guide (po...

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 15A* Trailer tow park lamps 2 5A* Radio (illumination) 3 15A* Front and rear park lamps 4 10A* Ignition switch 5 2A* Powertrain Control Module (PCMrelay), Fuel pump relay, Main fanrelay...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 32 10A* Brake-Transmission shift lock 33 15A* Air bag module, Passenger Air bagDeactivation (PAD) indicatorlamp, Occupant ClassificationSensor (OCS) 34 5A* ABS module, Evac and Fill, Speedcontrol 35 5A* Heated seats mod...

WARNING: Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous. Theescaping steam could seriously burn you. Open the hood ONLYafter steam is no longer escaping from the engine. 4. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment. • If steam is coming from the engi...

WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,eyes and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission mu...

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

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle’s engine, away from the batteryand the fuel injection system. NOTE: Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. WARNING: Do not connect the end of the s...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

On 4WD vehicles, it is required that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto ...

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (U.S.A. MAINLAND AND HAWAII) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here toserve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and thetools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvementre...

6. Your question(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nearest MazdaDistributor. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (CANADA) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here toserve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and thetools to keep your Mazda vehicle in...

REGIONAL OFFICES Regional Offices Areas Covered Mazda Canada Inc. Western Region 8171 Ackroyd Road Suite 2000 Richmond, B.C. V6X 3K1 (604) 303–5670 Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon Mazda Canada Inc. Central Region 305 Milner Avenue Suite 400 Scarborough, Ontario. M1B 3V4 1 (8...

STEP 2 If, after following STEP 1, you feel the need for further assistance, pleasecontact your area’s Mazda representative (Indicated on the next page). Please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identif...

The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicleto receive satisfactory servicing in other countries. We stronglyrecommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside the United States.However, in the event that you are moving to Canada permanently,Mazda vehicles built for use in t...

Please refer to your manufacturers warranty booklet for moreinformation. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition...

SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for ownerswho wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized MazdaDealer, refer to the chart below. If they don’t have what you need in stock, they can...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as an approved shampoo available from your Mazdadealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot paintedsurfa...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color. Touch-uppaint can be used to repair minor scratches to painted surfaces. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always r...

PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use One Step Wash and Wax Concentrate,available at your authorized Mazda dealer. • If tar or grease spots are present, use Extra Strength Tar ...

INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then dry by wipingwith a dry, soft, clean cloth. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with sideair bags (if equipped): • Remo...

INTRODUCTION Be extremely careful to prevent injury to yourself and others or damageto your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you’re unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge youto have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably...

NOTE: After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. SCHEDULE 1 I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary (Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method) R : Replace L : Lubricate Maintenance Item Mai...

Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first) Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 x 1000 Km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 (x 1000 Miles) (7.5) (15) (22.5) (30) (37.5) (45) (52.5) (60) (67.5) (75) (82.5) (90) CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines...

SCHEDULE 2 I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary (Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method) R : Replace L : Lubricate Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first) Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 ...

Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first) Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 x 1000 Km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 (x 1000 Miles) (5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (40) (45) (50) (55) (60) Engine coolant (yellow) Replace at first 160,0...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located underthe bottom of the instrumentpanel. 2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in the center between the hood and the grille. 3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod. REV...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.3L I4 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power distribution box 7. Battery 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Engin...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer to Refill...

• If the oil level is below the MIN or ADD mark, add enough oil to raisethe level within the MIN–MAX or ADD-FULL range. • 2.3L I4engine • 3.0L DOHC V6 engine • Oil levels above the MAX or FULL mark may cause engine damage.Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the i...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX or FULL mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it is se...

It is recommended you use the appropriate Genuine Mazda oil filter (oranother brand meeting Mazda specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMazda maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for ...

NOTE: • The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trimstrategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery inst...

60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C). • boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • an accurate temperature readout...

WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot.Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling systemcan burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washerfluid container. If sprayed on the wi...

If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant permonth, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your coolingsystem may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolantcan result in engine overheating and possible engine damage). Recycled engine coolant No...

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequateprotection at the temperature...

When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speedoperation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine iscapable of completely shutting down automatically to pre...

• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms ofdisulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitiveindividuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel issplashed on the skin, prom...

Studies indicate that these additives can cause your vehicle’semission control system to deteriorate more rapidly. In Canada,premium grade fuel generally contains more metallic additivesthan regular fuel. We recommend using regular grade fuel. InCanada, many fuels contain metallic additives, but fue...

Cleaner air Mazda endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. CHECKING AND ADDIN...

BRAKE/CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID RESERVOIR Brake and clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir. The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range, there ...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials m...

Fluid Classification Application Capacity Transmissionfluid 1 API serviceGL-4, SAE75W-90 Manual transaxle(2WD) 2.3L (2.4quarts) 2 Manual transaxle(4WD) 2.4L (2.5quarts) 2 MERCON 威 ATF 2.3L / 3.0Lengine withAutomatictransaxle and oilcooler 9.6L (10.2quarts) 3 Transfer Case API serviceGL-5, SAE75W-140...

1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstickhandle. MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance section to determine the correct...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of th...

CELL PHONES Use of cell phones and other devices by driver: WARNING: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones,computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devicesby the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing anumber on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................163 Accessory delay ..........................49 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ....................93–94, 101, 104 and child safety seats ..............95description ................94, 101, 104disposal ............................101, 107driver air bag...

Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................258 Vehicle loading ..........................145 Ventilating your vehicle ...........162 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......14 Washer fluid ..............................226 Water, Driving through .............182 Window...