Mazda 2009 Tribute HEV - Manual

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. HYBRID OPERATION The Hybrid is a whole new kind of SUV that combines electric andgasol...

Transmission Operation: Due to the technologically advanced, electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (eCVT) you willnot feel shift changes like those of a non-hybrid vehicle. Your Hybrid’stransmission is designed to do its work seamlessly. Since your engine speed is controlled by t...

Engine: The engine speed in your hybrid is not directly tied to your vehicle speed. Your vehicle’s engine and transmission are designed todeliver the power you need at the most efficient engine speed. Duringheavy accelerations, your hybrid may reach high engine speeds (up to6000 RPM). This is charac...

Question Answer How far can I go in Electric Driveif I run out of gas? Running out of gas is notrecommended. However, you maybe able to go about one mile,driving at 30 mph (48 km/h), if thebattery has a normal state ofcharge. What is the engine oil changeservice interval? The engine oil should be ch...

Question Answer What is the purpose of the ECONbutton? ECON mode may provideimproved fuel economy bypreventing the gasoline enginefrom running for the sole purposeof providing air conditioning. Whenthe engine turns off, the A/Ccompressor does not operate andwarm air may come out of thevents. In ECON...

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles ofthis t...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Manual Protecting theEnvironment Fasten Seat Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Passenger Airbag Off Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking B...

Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Window Lockout Personal Alarm SystemFeature Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine CoolantTemperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames,or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct FluidLevel MAX MIN Service Engine So...

Multi-function lever (pg. 61) Instrument cluster (pg. 20) Hazard flasher control (pg. 218) Headlamp control (pg. 49) Parking brake release (pg. 201) Speed controls* (pg. 71) Hood release (pg. 267) Steering wheel controls* (pg. 74) * if equipped 2009 Tribute Hybrid (thv) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a safety hazard or a vehiclecondition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. Awarning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of yourvehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start yo...

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmom...

Seat belt: Reminds you to fasten your seat belt. A Belt-Minder 威 chime will also sound to remind youto fasten your seat belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder 威 chime feature. Master vehicle electrical hazardwarning lamp: Indicates Hybrid comp...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Battery gauge: Provides information about the vehicle’senergy usage. • ASSIST — Battery provides extrapower to boost the vehicle’sacceleration. • CHARGE — Storing extra energy in the battery when coasting orslowing down. Odometer: Registers th...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible soundsystem WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Mazda strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The ...

To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK/TRACK to toggle AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the searchto initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you pressanother control within those five sec...

To auto load up to six discs– Press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD #. Load the desired disc, label side up. The systemwill prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert thediscs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the discin preset #1 will ...

DIRECT: Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OKand the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits,the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You maycancel your en...

SATELLITE RADIO MENU: Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu.Press / to cycle through the following options: • CATEGORY: Press OK to enter category mode. Press / to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop,...

Required equipment: 1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack: 1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off. 2. E...

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors:...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Mazda CD players. Do not use any irregular shapedCDs or discs with a scratchprotectio...

• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one levelof folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (notedby the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, fromF001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255. • Creating discs with only one level of folders wil...

Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on theroof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for anunobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radiosystem. Like A...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information not available. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The sy...

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL 1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflowdistribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat orcool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. Turn toincreas...

4. Defrost/Floor: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. Thesystem will automatically provide outside air to reduce windowfogging. On days where the outside temperature is approximatelyfreezing or higher, the engine will run con...

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel andworks to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. The vehicle must be on to operate the rear window defroster. Press R to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the button will illuminat...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. Rotate back to to turn the headlamps off. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe ...

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must b...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableswitches in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. Move the control to the full uprightposition, past detent, to turn on theinterior lamps. Rotate to full down position (pastdetent) to prevent i...

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaquecloth. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge of highintensity light towards the right.If this edge is not at thehorizont...

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 DOORposition and any door is open. When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when youopen the doors. Inte...

Note: The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps (high andlow beams) 2 H13 Park/turn/sidemarkerlamps (front) 2 3157A (amber) Rearstop/tail/sidemarker 2 3157K / 4157K B...

WARNING: Handling Halogen Bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be caused bythe flying glass. If the glass portion of the bulb is touched with barehands, body oil could cause the bulb to o...

Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs are located in the sameportion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow thesame steps to replace either bulb: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and thenopen the liftgat...

4. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb. 5. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotateclockwise. 6. To install, carefully press the lamp assembly into liftgate. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1. Remove the two screws and move th...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Note: Heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades and overheat the wiper motor. If this happens, the motor will automatically s...

Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate therear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired position.Select: INT 2 — Normal speed operation ofrear wiper. INT 1 — Intermittent operation ofrear wiper. OFF — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold a...

The tray and inside bin can beremoved to open up space to fit alaptop computer, MP3 players, CDsor handbags. To remove, open theconsole lid and pull the bin straightup and out from the consolehousing. The sliding tray and inside bin canbe hooked on the side or rear of theconsole for extra storage. E...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap. 2. Turn ignition to the on position. 3. Start the engine. 4. Press the SETUP control to select the Update Zone functionand display the current ZONEXX in the center stack displ...

Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the power pointwhenever the device is not in use. It is not recommended to useany extension cord with the 110 VAC power point, since it willdefeat the safety protection design provided by the cap and twisttab. It will also cause the power point to overload d...

Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise; thisnoise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately two tothree inches. One touch down (AUTO) Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding th...

Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a ...

Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator l...

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET + control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off thespeed control: • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. • Turn off the ignition. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed...

In Radio mode: • Press to access the next/previous preset station. In CD mode: • Press to listen to the next track on the disc. In Satellite radio mode: • Press to advance through preset channels. In any mode: • Press VOL + or VOL - to adjustthe volume. Navigation system hands freecontrol features (...

Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switchis turned off or until either front door is opened. MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the on position,the message center, loc...

Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the currentlanguage to be displayed. 2. Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET control cycles themessage center through each of the language choices. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. 3. Press and hold the RESET control...

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT — Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For moreinformation on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on...

CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo shade (if equipped) If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in thecargo area of your vehicle. To install the shade: • Insert the ends of the cargoshade into the mounting featureslocated behind the rear seat onthe rear trim panels. To operate the sha...

LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle may be equipped with aroof rack. The maximum load forthe roof rack is 100 lb (45 kg),evenly distributed on the cross-bars.If it is not possible to evenlydistribute the load, position it in thecenter or as far forward on thecross-bars as possible. Do not use the vehicle’s do...

4. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. 2009 Tribute Hybrid (thv) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus) Driver Controls 89

KEYS Your vehicle is equipped with twoIntegrated Keyhead Transmitters(IKTs). The IKT functions as both aprogrammed ignition key thatoperates all the locks and starts thevehicle, and a remote keyless entrytransmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit...

Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(IKT) To avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of yourvehicle, it is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(IKT) be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle. When inserting the IKT into thei...

POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door only. Allother doors will remain locked. Locking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder t...

Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you mustwait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process. 1. The ignition must be off ...

Deactivating/activating autounlock Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated. There are twomethods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, or • by using the power door unlock/lock sequence. Note : The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated independen...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. NOTE: Setting the lock for on...

The IKT allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicledoors. • remotely lock all the vehicledoors. • remotely open the power liftgateglass. • activate the personal alarm. • operate the illuminated entryfeature. The remote entry lock/unlockfeature operates in any ignitionposition except while the key i...

Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Unlocking can be switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and holding both and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately4 seconds. The turn signal will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle ...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the IKT near the key ring inorder to remove the batterycover. 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 o...

Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when theIntegrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad isused to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to the on position, or • ...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the offposition. The theft indicator will flash everytwo seconds to act as a theftdeterrent when the vehicle isarmed. Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned to the onpositi...

FRONT SEATS Notes: WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s seat belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: B...

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips and the shoulder belt snug across the chest. WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don’t get the full protection from seat belts. During sudd...

To operate the heated seats: • Push the button located on theinstrument panel to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seats will activate when the ignition is in the on position. REAR SEATS Head restraints The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in theevent of a...

Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraint and remove. 2. Place the head restraint under the front seat for storage. 3. Pull the seat release control. Note: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat. 2009 Tribute Hybrid (thv) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA...

4. Flip seat forward. Attach the seat belt web snapbutton to the quarter trim panelsnap button. This will ensure thatseat belt does not get caught bystaying out of the seat back foldingpath. 5. To release seatback, pull the seatback release lever (on topof seat) toward the front seat.This is common ...

WARNING: Make sure seat belt buckle heads are through elastic holders on seat backs. Seat belt buckles may break if they are trapped underneath the seatback as the seatback is rotated down. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not t...

To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboard side of the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the hinges are locked into place. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System 姞 The Personal Safety System 威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and i...

Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and thisforce can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very closeto the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infantsin rear-facing child seats, this occurs because the...

Safety restraints precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips and the shoulder belt snug across the chest. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. WARNING: Never let a...

WARNING: Placing a child, 12 years or younger, in the front seat is dangerous. The child could be hit by a deploying airbag and be seriously injured or even killed. A sleeping child is more likelyto lean against the door and be hit by the side airbag (if equipped) in amoderate collision. Whenever po...

• The front and rear outboard seat belt system has a retractor assemblythat is designed to extend the seat belt webbing in a controlledmanner. This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user’s chest. All seat belts in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Thepassenger seat belts ha...

Seat belt extension assembly If the seat belt is too short when fully extended, a 9 inch (23 cm) or12 inch (31 cm) seat belt extension assembly can be added (partnumbers 611C22–A and 611C22–B respectively). Seat belt extensionassemblies can be obtained from your authorized Mazda dealership. Use only...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing seat belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): 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...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ I have an airbag ⬙ Airbags offer greater protection whenused with seat 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. Seat be...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airb...

In case there is a problem with thefront passenger sensing system, theairbag readiness lamp in theinstrument cluster will stay lit. If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following: The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects thatmay be lodged underneath the front passenger ...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the status of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.A difficulty with the system is indi...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beep sounds will be heard. The t...

WARNING: All children are shaped differently. The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safetyorganizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Mazdarecommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safet...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Seatbeltandtoptetheranchor Seat beltand LATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Seatbeltonly...

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by yourchild safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can berestrained properly, then restrain the child in the child safety seat orwith the belt-positioning booster. Remember that child seats andbelt-positioning bo...

If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, and haveattached the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor, do nottighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seatcushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snugwithout lifting the...

3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. The arrow in the above graphicpoints toward the front of thevehicle. If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat maynot be retained properly in theevent of a collision. 4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to th...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does notstay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back be...

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...

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD Systems (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Four Wheel Drive (4WD) system.With the 4WD option, power will be delivered to the front wheels anddistributed to the rear wheels as needed. This increases traction whichmay enable you to safely drive over terrain a...

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 tire graded 100. The ...

WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed,inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives.In general, tires should be replaced after 6 years regardless of treadwear. However, heat cause...

WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originallyprovided by Mazda. The recommended tire and wheel size may befound on either the Safety Compliance Certific...

Note: The use of a different tire can effect the fuel economy of your vehicle. The tire pressure monitoring sensors mounted in the wheels (originallyinstalled on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarketwheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Mazda MotorCorporation may a...

• 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...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h)...

11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the SafetyCompliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar orthe edge of the driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for yourvehicle. 12. Treadwear, Traction and Temper...

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. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your fourroad tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The LowTire Pressure Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure issignificantly low. Once the light is illu...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is nolonger capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the followingchart for information conc...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condi...

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarketequipment. 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-...

Example only: 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 vehi...

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 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

• A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo andluggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick upcement from the local home improvement store to finish that patioyou have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside ofthe vehicle with the rear seat fo...

TRAILER TOWING Mazda strongly discourages towing with the Tribute Hybrid vehicle. Yourvehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages or towing accessoriesare available through your dealer. RECREATIONAL TOWING An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind amotorhome. Your vehi...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electrical accessories such asthe radio to operate while thevehicle is not running. 3. On— all electrical circuits operational and warning lightswill illuminate. This is theposition ...

Note: After starting the vehicle, the engine may stop running to conserve fuel after it is warmed-up and the high voltage battery issufficiently charged. Note: If the vehicle does not start, put the gearshift lever into P (Park), turn the ignition off, then attempt to start the vehicle again. If the...

How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blockheater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 wattsof energy per hour. Your factory ...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainsteering control during ha...

Regenerative braking does not take the place of the standard frictionbrakes; it only assists them. Regenerative braking has also been designedto interact with the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Regenerative brakingis disabled when the ABS is activated or the battery is fully charged. Parking brake Ap...

Pull the release lever to release thebrake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire c...

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severelyor avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes toone or more of the wheels individually and, if nece...

The Roll Stability Control system may be deactivated in certainsituations. See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 section following. Switching Off AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose enginepower, switching off certain features of the Advan...

your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the abilityto steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage.Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool andsteering assist will return to normal.If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • a...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION 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 on position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P...

WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.Always come to a complete sto...

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4WD System thatcontinuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically...

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 If you must drive through highwa...

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight upor straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, sli...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. Push in the flasher control and allfront and rear direction signals willflash. Press the...

To reset the switch(es): 1. Turn the ignition to the off position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button. Both switches should be checked and reset. 4. Turn the ignition to the on position. 5. Wait a few seconds and return...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 41 15A Driver/passenger door lockswitches, Auto dimming mirror,Compass, Ambient lighting, Moonroof 42 10A Not used (spare) 43 10A Rear wiper logic, Heated seatsrelay, Instrument cluster 44 10A Not used (spare) 45 5A Front wiper logic, Blower mot...

Fuse/Relay location Fuse amp rating Description Relay — Electric vacuum pump (solid state) 1 — Not used 2 — Not used 3 — Not used 4 5A* Vacuum pump monitor 6 — Not used * Mini fuses **Cartridge fuse CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrea...

WARNING: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tire, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensorbecomes damaged, it will no longer function. Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could result...

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation 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 3. Fu...

To remove jack from vehicle: 1. Release the thumbscrew on the bracket. 2. Release the retention clip on the upper part of the jackbracket. 3. Dislodge the jack from the bracket and carefully guide jackdown and out through trimopening, upper end out first. Remove the lug wrench from thejack in order ...

If equipped with a tether, perform the following additional steps: 4. Lift the spare tire on end to access tether attachment (1). 5. Use the lug wrench to remove the lug nut from the spare tiretether. 6. If not replacing the spare or flat tire to the underbody storagearea, raise winch up into theins...

Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking br...

Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front View shown from rear of front tire.Position the jack directly below theprotruding bolt. 2009 Tribute Hybrid (thv) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 235

• Rear View shown from forward of reartire. Position jack directly below thestud on the rear trailing arm. 3. Position the jack according to the guides and turn the jackhandle clockwise until the tire isa maximum of 1 inch (25 mm)off the ground. Be sure to place the jack awayfrom the rear edge of th...

If you are stowing a tire that requires reattaching it to thevehicle with a tether, perform these steps first, then proceed withthe steps following. 1. Place tire on end with valve stem facing rearward, awayfrom vehicle. 2. Place tether into bolt holes in wheel and attach lug nut usinglug wrench. 3....

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheelremoval, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N • m M12 x 1.5 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt t...

the Easy Fuel™ ⬙ no cap ⬙ fuel system as it can be damaged. You must use the included funnel in such circumstances. WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to r...

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and othermoving parts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach ...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery andthe carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocke...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the...

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...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) yourvehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuratio...

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...

In our experience, any questions, problems or complaints regarding theoperation of your Mazda or any other general service transactions aremost effectively resolved by your authorized dealer. If the cause of yourdissatisfaction cannot adequately be addressed by normal authorizeddealer procedures, we...

California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumes that the manufacturerhas had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to itsapplicable express warranties if, within the first 18 months of ownershipof a new vehicle or the first 18,000 miles (29,000 km), whichever occursfirst: 1. Two o...

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...

ADD-ON NON-GENUINE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found instores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by themanufacturer for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuineparts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle’...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot paintedsurfaces. • Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to the touch” or dur...

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...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellan...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, seat belts and seats equipped with sideair bags (if equipped): • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Upholstery Cleaner and SpotRemover (0000–77–430E-01), available at your authorized Mazdadealer. • If greas...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Infor...

1. High voltage connector shield 2. Service Disconnect 3. High voltage battery case Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpec...

Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Ins...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Motor/Electronics (M/E) coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Low voltage (underhood) battery 7. Engine air filter assembly 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Windshield ...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID 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. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bugwash. They may cause ...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. Turn theblade at a right angle to thearm. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the blade from the armand pull the blade away fromthe arm to remove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place. Replace w...

Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reducesthe risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash. To replace the wiper blade: 1. Grab the wiper arm with one hand close to the arm/bladejoint and pull it as far awayfrom the glass as possi...

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within the lower and upper holes/lines, the oil level isacceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole/line, engine...

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engineoil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the full mark on the ...

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage thatis not covered by Mazda warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in scheduled maintenance information. When changi...

3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km)...

ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR/ELECTRONICS COOLANT Your vehicle is equipped with two separate coolant systems. One is forengine cooling and the other is for various electric motors and othercomponents that are specific to the hybrid operating systems. Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of...

Checking motor/electronics (M/E) coolant The M/E coolant reservoir is locatedbehind the engine coolant reservoir.Refer to the following enginecoolant sections for all information,instructions and warnings related tocooling systems. The two systemsuse the same coolant and operatesimilarly, with the M...

If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not u...

A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case ofemergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, thecooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture ofengine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone(without engine coolant) c...

Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a lowlevel of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible enginedamage. Recycled engine coolant Mazda Motor Corporation does NOT recommend the use of recycledengine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Mazda Premium Gold...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; ...

4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle—allow about five seconds after pumping fuel before removingthe fuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back into thefuel tank and not spill onto the vehicle. If the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill I...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend the use ofgasolines labeled as “Regular” inhigh altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes kno...

2. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel™ system. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container. 4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your authorized dealer if you choose todispose of the funnel. Do not use aftermarket f...

• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading (in miles or k...

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced. Check fluid levels with the ignitionin the RUN position. Fluid levelsbetween the “MIN” and “MAX” linesare within the normal operatingrange; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid...

AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Mazda air filterelement listed. Refer to Mazda part numbers in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/o...

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING FILTER (REAR A/C)MAINTENANCE The high voltage battery has a dedicated A/C cooling system whichincludes an air filter. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for air filter. When changing the air filter element, use only the Mazda air...

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Mazda Part Name or equivalent Application Brake fluid Between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid Brake fluid reservoir Engine coolant 7.4 quarts (7.0L) Mazda Premium Engine Coolant 1 Cooling...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) /Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence n...

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 devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing anumber on a cell phone while driving also ties-up t...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for yourvehicle. Carefully following this schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay also help to increase the value of ...

Mazda strongly recommends the use of genuine Mazda replacementparts. Parts other than Mazda or Mazda authorized remanufactured partsthat are used for maintenance replacement or for the service ofcomponents affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuineMazda Motor Corporation parts in perfo...

Get the most from your service and maintenance visits There are a lot of reasons why visiting your Mazda Dealership for allyour service needs is a great way to help keep your vehicle runninggreat. Convenience Many Dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to makeyour service visit more co...

And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that only partsmeeting Mazda Motor Corporation’s specifications are used. GenuineMazda branded parts meet these specifications. You can find them at yourMazda Dealership. Look for the following brand logos to ensure the partsinstalled on your veh...

Multi-point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you havethe systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify anypotential issue before there are any problems. Mazda Motor Corporationsuggests the following multi-point inspection to be performe...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule ispresented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptionsnoted. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEB To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer-performedmaintenan...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation (whichever comes first) Change engine oil and replace filter Every 5,000 miles Inspect tires and rotateInspect wheel ends for end play and noise 140,000 mil...

Extensive Idling and/or Low Speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Vehicle or Livery. This operating condition is for Extensive Maximum A/C or Heater Operation with engine on in the above listed usage. Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or 200 hours of en...

Special Operating Conditions Log D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION...

MAZDA PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Current mileage goes here => Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000 Next change due at this mileage => Or Today’s date goes here => Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03 Date of next change => whichever comes first Dealer Stamp P & A CODER...

A Accessory delay ..........................69 Air cleaner filter ...............297–298 Air conditioning automatic temperaturecontrol system ..........................44 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................130, 139, 142 and child safety seats ............132description ........

treadwear ........................166, 170 Towing .......................................193 recreational towing .................193trailer towing ..........................193wrecker ....................................246 Transmission .............................208 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....