MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2001 Quick Tips (in English)

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 3,750 miles
A.Change: Engine oil/replace
oil filter
B.Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines
and hoses, brake lines and
hoses, disc and drum brakes,
steering operation and linkages,
front suspension ball joints,
driveshaft, dust boots, chassis
and body bolts, exhaust system
and heat shields
Replace: Air filter, fuel filter
C.Inspect: Engine valve
clearance, hoses and tubes
for emission system
D.Change: Engine coolant
E.Replace: Engine timing
belt (2.0L)
†
* Special operating conditions
† See Owner’s Manual
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Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s Manual
5,000 miles*
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
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Quick Tips®
2001

DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches,
see Switches
2. Power door locks,
see Locks
3. Fog lamp switch*
Press on/off; on with low
beams only
4. Air vents
5. Turn signals/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
6. Horn/Air bag
7. Wiper/washer control
lever,
see Driver Controls8. Gearshift lever (A/T),
9. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition or after 10 minutes
10. Hazard warning
switch
Push on/off
11. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
12. 4x4 control*,
see Transmission
13. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
14. Auxiliary power point
15. Parking brake lever16. Cruise control*,
see Driver Controls
17. Tilt steering wheel lever
Push release lever down, tilt
wheel up or down, pull lever
up to lock
18. Hood release handle
Pull to open partially
19. Instrument panel
lighting
To brighten/dim: Rotate
thumb-wheel up/down
20. Dual power mirrors,
see Switches
21. Fuse panel
Driver’s
View
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Key
Operates ignition
and all locks
SecuriLock™ passive
anti-theft key
Coded transistor in key
activates ignition
Remote keyless entry
system*, see Locks
Tips: Use key number
plate to purchase a new
key; store in safe place
You can lock the lift-
gate by using the key,
pushing the lock but-
ton down or using the
power door lock
switch* on the left
side of the cargo area
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
15-gallon/57-liter tank (2.0 I4),
16-gallon/61-liter tank (3.0 V6)
4. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to toggle between
odometer and trip odometer
Tip: Press and hold for more
than 1 second to reset trip
odometer
5. Odometer
6. Gearshift indicator (A/T)
7. Coolant temperature
gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
WARNING LIGHTS
8. Cruise control on*
9. Coolant level low*
10. Air bag readiness
Air bag malfunction, dealer
inspection required
11. Always fasten
safety belts
12. Turn signals/hazard
warning on
13. High beams on
14. 4 wheel drive
locked*, see Transmission
15. Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible
16. Overdrive off
indicator*, see Transmission17. Brake system
Parking brake on/low
brake fluid
18. Antitheft on*
19. Engine oil pressure
warning light
20. Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required
21. Check engine
Dealer inspection required
22. Door ajar
23. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal
brakes only, dealer
inspection required
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
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DRIVER CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF= Lights off
= Tail, side marker, instrument,
license plate and parking
lights on: Rotate knob (1)
to first notch
= Tail, parking, instrument,
license plate and head-
lights on: Rotate knob
(1) to second notchHigh beams on/off: Push lever
forward to detent/pull back
to detent
To flash high beams: Pull lever
back slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: Move lever
up/down
Wiper/washer control lever
Ignition switch must be in ACC or
ON position
To activate interval wipers: Push
lever down to first detent and
rotate knob (2) to desired speed
To activate wiper normal or
low speed: Push down to
second detent
To activate high speed: Push
lever down to third detentTo activate washer: Pull
lever back
To activate mist: Push lever
up and release
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (3) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wipe: Rotate knob (3) up to ON
To activate rear wash: Rotate
knob (3) to and release
To set speed: Press and release
SET ACC (3) at desired speed;
hold (3) to accelerate
To decelerate: Press and hold
CST (4), release at desired speed;
or tap brake pedal, press and
release (3) at desired speed
Incremental deceleration: Press and
release (4), each tap = minus 1 mphIncremental acceleration: Press and
release (3), each tap = plus 1 mph
To cancel: Tap brake/clutch*
pedal or press OFF button (5)
Return to preset speed (after
braking): Press and release RSM
button (2)
Overhead console*
1. Map/reading light switches
To turn on/off: Press
2. Map/reading light
3. Moonroof switch*
To open: Press and hold
rear of switch
To close: Press and hold
front of switch
To tilt (panel closed):
Press and hold front/rear
of switch to open/close4. Storage compartment*
To open: Press button, then
pull to full open position
5. Garage door opener
button/compartment*
See Owner’s Manual for
installation Cruise control*
Operates above 30 mph
Press and release ON (1)
Driver
Controls
Overhead
Console
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ON
OFF SET
ACC
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SWITCHES/LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Manual door locks
Lock tab
To lock: Press lock
To unlock front doors: Pull inside
door handle
To unlock rear doors: Press unlock
Power door locks
1. Master front door lock
switches
To lock/unlock all doors: Press
/ on driver’s door switch
To lock doors without key:
With door open, press
on driver’s door switch, exit
vehicle, close doors
Manual locks override
power locks
Power windows
Operate only with ignition in
ACC or ON position
All windows may be controlled
from driver’s door; each passenger
door has a separate switch
2. Driver’s window
One-touch-down: Press rear
of switch firmly and release,
window goes down all the
way, tap switch again to stop;
press and hold for normal
operation; press and hold
front of switch to close
3. Passenger window
switches
Press rear/front of switch
to open/close4. Power window lockout
switch
Press right side of switch:
only driver’s switches control
windows; press left side of
switch and passenger controls
function again
Childproof locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Rotate knob to
To cancel: Rotate knob
to
Remote
keyless entry
system*
Functions only
with ignition in
OFF position
1. Lock
Press button; pressing again
within 3 seconds causes doors
to relock, horn to beep
2. Unlock
Press to open driver’s door;
press again within 3 seconds
to open other doors
3. Panic alarm
Press horn sounds, press
again to stop, or turn ignition
to ON or ACC positionIlluminated entry system*
Press UNLOCK or PANIC button
on remote entry transmitter,
interior lights come on; lights
turn off after 25 seconds or with
ignition in ON or ACC positionLiftgate
To lock/unlock: Put key in
lock and turn counterclockwise/
clockwise; or press power door
lock button
To open liftgate window: Pull up
on right side handle
To open liftgate: Pull up on left
side handle
Fuel pump
shutoff
Disables fuel pump
after a substantial
jolt; located on right
side of passenger compartment
behind A-pillar lower trim panel
(below dash)
To reset: Press down top of exposed
red reset button
WARNING: Do not reset shutoff
switch if you see or smell fuel
Switches/
Locks
Locks
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5. Dual power mirrors
To adjust left/right mirror:
Rotate control switch left/right,
tilt in direction of desired
mirror movement
Tips: To lock mirrors in
place, move control switch
to center position
*Denotes optional equipment

SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Manual controls
1. Fore/aft adjustment
Raise lever and hold, slide
seat, release lever
2. Seat back angle/tilt
slide seats
To adjust seat back: Lift and
hold lever, lean forward or
backward to tilt seat,
release lever
To slide unoccupied seat: Lift
lever to unlock, fold seat back
down and slide seat forward
To lock seat: Move to desired
position and raise seat back
to upright position WARNINGS: Always wear
your safety belt and properly
secure children 12 and under
in the rear seat
Air bag is supplemental and
does not replace safety
belt usage
Do not adjust seat while drivingPower driver’s seat*
3. Raise/lower front of seat
Pull/push front of switch
up/down
4. Fore/aft adjustment
Slide entire switch horizontally
Raise/lower seat cushion
Pull/push entire switch
vertically
5. Raise/lower rear of seat
Pull/push back of switch
up/down
Tip: Side-impact air bags*
deploy from outboard
side of driver and front
passenger seat backs
Folding rear seat,
see Owner’s Manual
Front seat shoulder belt
height adjustment
To raise/lower belt: Slide up/ push
release button (1) and slide down
WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in one of its positions Child safety seat
To install in rear outboard
passenger seat positions using
dual-locking mode retractorsafety
belts; see Owner’s Manual for
proper installation and seat
tether instructions
Rear seat child seat anchors
Anchors located on rear seat
cushion for securing child
seat (see Owner’s Manual)WARNINGS: Children less
than 4 years old and under
40 pounds should always use
a child safety seat
Never place rear-facing child-
restraint seat in front of any
air bag, air bags can kill or
injure a child; if a forward-
facing child-restraint seat
must be used in front seat,
move seat completely back
Dual locking mode lap/
shoulder belt retractor
(front passenger and rear
outboard belts only)
Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or higher
Automatic locking mode must
be used when installing child
safety seat
Seats
Seats
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To activate: Pull webbing fully out
of retractor until click is heard;
belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt
and allow webbing to retract
fully; for complete details see
Owner’s Manual

CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Fan control
To increase speed and flow:
Rotate knob clockwise
2. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
OFF = system off, no air flow
= air to floor
= air to floor and
windshield
= defrost, air to
windshield
3. Temperature selection
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwiseAir conditioning system
MAX A/C= cooling with inside
air, air to dash only
A/C= cooling with outside air,
air to dash only
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, air flow selector
knob to
Tips: To prevent moisture
buildup, never drive
with system off
To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select DEF before starting
engine
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift must be in Park or
Neutral to start engine; it must
be in Park to remove ignition key
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
You must press firmly on the
brake pedal and the ignition
must be in the ON position
R = Reverse
Never engage Reverse when
vehicle is moving
N = Neutral
No gear is engaged; vehicle can
roll freely, even on a slight incline,
unless the brakes are appliedD (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Transmission
shifts through four forward gears
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional
gear
D (Overdrive Off)
Press the overdrive switch (1) to
disengage overdrive; an indicator
light on the instrument panel
will illuminate
2 = Second
Place the gearshift lever in second
when accelerating on slippery
roads or to provide additional
engine braking on downgrades
1 = First
Provides maximum engine braking
on steep downgrades4X4 system*
AUTO = Four-
wheel drive
Power at normal
speed to front/rear
axles as required for traction, 4X4
light off
LOCK = Full time power to
front/rear axles, 4X4 light on
To shift from 4X4 AUTO to
4X4 LOCK (any forward speed):
Press switch
To shift from 4X4 LOCK to 4X4
AUTO high (any forward speed):
Press switch
Climate
Controls
Transmission
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A/COFF
MAX
A/C
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1OFF/ON
Manual
transmission
Depress clutch
pedal completely
to start engine and
change gears
Stop vehicle completely before
shifting into reverse
LOCK

RADIO/COMPACT DISC
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; turn
clockwise/counterclockwise
to increase/decrease volume
2. Clock
To set: Press CLOCK and hold
until beep is heard (time will
flash), press (7) up/down to
advance hours/minutes, press
CLOCK again to set time
3. CD slot
4. AM/FM
Press to select AM/FM1/FM2
frequency band
5. CD
Press to play CD
6. Eject
Press to eject CD; radio
resumes playing7. Tune/Seek/Track
Tune: Tap to change
frequency up/down
Seek: Press until beep is
heard, tunes to next listenable
station up/down
CD: Tap to select
next/previous track
Press and hold to fast
forward/rewind
8. Auto memory tuning
Press to set first 5 strong
stations into AM, FM1 or FM2
memory buttons (10); press
again for original presets
9. Scan
Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections, press
again to stop; functions in
all modes
10. Memory preset buttons
To set: Tune to station, press
and hold until beep is heard
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Press to repeat current CD
selection, press again to
cancel
12. Random
Press to play disc tracks in
random order
13. Disc
Disc select (used only with
CD changer*)
14. Audio
Press repeatedly until TREB,
BASS, FADE, BAL or VOL
appears in display, turn (1)
clockwise/counterclockwise
to increase/decrease selected
function
Tip: Volume selected
automatically after
5 seconds
Audio
System
Audio
System
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RADIO/CASSETTE/COMPACT DISC
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Audio
System
Audio
System
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5. Scan
Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections, press
again to cancel; functions
in all modes
6. AM/FM
Press to alternate among
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands
7. CD slot
8. Tape: Press to play tape or
stop a tape during REW/FF
9. CD
Press to play CD
10. Eject: Press to eject tape/CD
Tip: Press and hold (9) until
beep to remove all discs
11. Clock
To set: Press (11) and hold
until it beeps and then press
(3) to adjust hours /minutes ;
press (11) again to set
1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate to
increase/decrease volume
2. Cassette door
3. Tune/Seek/Disk
Radio: Press to select
frequency up/down
Press and hold until
beep is heard, tunes to next
listenable station up/down
CD: Press to select
next/previous disc in
CD changer
4. Load
Single CD loading: Press button;
WAIT will appear, when IN
appears and CD door opens;
load CD
Multiple CD loading: Press
and hold LOAD until beep is
heard; when IN is displayed
load CD; when IN displays
again load next CD
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12. Auto-memory
Automatically selects up to
6 strong radio stations
To set: Select AM/FM; press
and hold Auto-M until beep
is heard; to deactivate, press
Auto-M again
13. PRO
Press to play alternate side
of tape
14. Memory preset
buttons 1-6
To set: Press and hold until
beep is heard
15. Audio control
Adjust BASS/TREBLE/FADE/
BALANCE: Press AUDIO control
(15), 1/2/3/4 times; rotate (15)
right/left to increase/decrease
BASS/ TREBLE output and
front/rear,left/right speaker
FADE/BALANCE16. TR/APC
Press to automatically advance
to next CD track
17. FF
Press to fast forward tape
18. RDM/BS
Press for random CD selection;
press again to disengage
19. RPT
Press to replay current
CD selection
20. Rewind
Press to rewind tape
21. TR/APC
Press to automatically replay
CD track
AM/FM/Cassette Tape/CD Player/Changer*
SCAN AM/FM
6-DISC CD CHANGER
TAPE CD
LOAD
CLOCK
AUTO-M
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POWER VOLPUSH
AUDIO CONT
TUNE
SEEK
DISC
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Tip: Clean cassette mechanism after 10–12 hours or less
of use with Cassette Cleaning Cartridge
*Denotes optional equipment

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
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1 . Windshield washer reservoir
Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir, Check with engine
off and at normal temperature;
fluid level should be within
MIN and MAX lines
3. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be at cold fill level
or within the cold fill range
when cold
Break-in period
First 1,000 miles: Avoid heavy
repeated brake use; avoid full
throttle, rapid acceleration or
kick-down of transmission; drive
at varying road and engine speeds
Do not tow a trailer for first
500 miles
Do not use special break-in oils
Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS)*
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you theABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure monthly when
tires are cold
See Owner’s Manual for rotation
schedule and chart
Tire pressure
Decal on driver’s door latch
pillar provides tire size and
pressure information
Snow chains
Use Mazda approved cables and
install on front tires only4. Brake/clutch fluid
reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid, check with cap on
5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box
7. Battery
8. Engine oil filler cap
Use SAE 5W-20 oil
9. Hood latch
Spare tire
Stored under cargo area cover
Jack handle
Stored underneath cargo cover 10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; oil level
should be within crosshatched
area of dipstick
11. Automatic transmission
fluid dipstick*
Check with engine on at
operating temperature;
fluid level should be within
crosshatched area
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2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec Engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec Engine
GasolineUnleaded regular
87-octane minimum
15-gallon/
57-liter tank
(2.0 I4)
16-gallon/
61-liter tank
(3.0 V6)
*Denotes optional equipment