warning MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2002 Owners Manual (in English)

WARNING: When replacing full size tires, never mix radial
bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are
listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are
the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only
the tire combinations recommended on the label. If you do not
follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly
and safely and an accident can occur.
WARNING: Make sure that all replacement tires are of the
same size, type, load=carrying capacity and tread (e.g., ªAll
Terrainº, etc.), as originally offered by Mazda. Failure to do so
can result in tire failure and a serious accident.
WARNING: Do not replace your tires with ªhigh performanceº
tires or larger size tires.
WARNING: Failure to follow these precautions may adversely
affect the handling of the vehicle, damage parts of the tire and
make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES
NOTE:Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, using snow tires and traction
devices may be necessary. If you need to use snow tires and chains, it is
recommended that steel wheels are used of the same size and
specification as those originally installed.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices:
²Do not use tire chains on aluminum wheels. Chains may chip the
wheels.
²Use only SAE Class S chains
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
Maintenance and Specifications
243

CELL PHONES
Use of cell phones and other devices by driver:
WARNING: Although not Mazda products, 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 a number on a cell phone while
driving also ties-up the driver's hands. Use of these devices will
cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious
accident. If a passenger is unable to use the device, pull off the
right-of-way to a safe area before use. If use of a cell phone is
necessary despite this warning, use a hands-free system to at
least allow the hands free to drive the vehicle. Never use a cell
phone or other electrical device while the vehicle is moving and,
instead, concentrate on the full-time job of driving.
Accessories
250

A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................135
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................109, 114
and child safety seats ............111
description ......................109, 114
disposal ............................113, 117
driver air bag ..................111, 116
indicator light ...........12, 113, 117
operation .........................111, 116
passenger air bag ...........111, 116
side air bag ..............................114
Air cleaner filter ...............238±239
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................50
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................148
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................219
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................135±136
Anti-theft system ........................85
arming the system ....................85
disarming a triggered system ..86
warning light .............................13
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 31
Automatic transaxle .................139
driving with .............................141
fluid, adding ............................236
fluid, checking ........................236
Automatic transmission
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
Auxiliary power point .................66
Axle
refill capacities ........................244
B
Battery .......................................217acid, treating emergencies .....217
charging system warning
light ............................................13
jumping a disabled battery ....180
maintenance-free ....................217
servicing ..................................217
Brakes ........................................134
anti-lock ...........................135±136
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................13, 136
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....235
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specifications .................246
lubricant specifications ..........246
parking ....................................136
shift interlock ..........................139
Break-in period .............................4
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....244
Cargo cover .................................74
CD-single .....................................19
Cell phone warning ...................250
Certification Label ....................248
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................122
attaching with tether straps ..126
in front seat ............................123
in rear seat ..............................123
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............199
instrument panel ....................201
interior .....................................201
plastic parts ............................200
washing ....................................198
Index
251

waxing .....................................198
wheels ......................................199
wiper blades ............................200
woodtone trim ........................201
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............50
Clock ......................................30, 45
Clutch
fluid ..........................................238
operation while driving ..........144
recommended shift speeds ....145
Console ........................................74
overhead ..............................65±66
Controls
power seat .................................89
Coolant
checking and adding ..............219
refill capacities ................223, 244
specifications ..........................246
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................69
Customer
Assistance ..165±166, 188±189, 192
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................202
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54
Defrost
rear window ..............................53
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................236
engine oil .................................213
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14Driving under special
conditions ..........................150, 153
sand .........................................151
snow and ice ...........................154
through water .................152, 157
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................180
Emission control system ..........232
Engine ........................................247
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................199
coolant .....................................219
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication specifications .......246
refill capacities ........................244
service points ..................211±212
starting after a collision .........167
Engine block heater .................133
Engine oil ..................................213
checking and adding ..............213
dipstick ....................................213
filter, specifications ................216
recommendations ...................216
refill capacities ........................244
specifications ..........................246
Exhaust fumes ..........................133
F
Fluid capacities .........................244
Foglamps .....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description ..............................148
driving off road .......................149
indicator light ...................14, 149
Index
252

preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................138
Fuel ............................................224
calculating fuel economy .......229
cap .....................................15, 227
capacity ...................................244
choosing the right fuel ...........226
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................231
detergent in fuel .....................227
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................224, 227, 229
filter, specifications ................228
fuel filler door release ..............73
fuel pump shut-off switch .....167
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........229
low fuel warning light ..............12
octane rating ...................226, 247
quality ......................................226
running out of fuel .................227
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................224
Fuses ..................................168±169
G
Garage door opener ....................66
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......15, 227
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................229
Gauges .........................................16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................157calculating ...............................159
definition .................................157
driving with a heavy load ......157
location ....................................157
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................157
calculating .......................157, 159
definition .................................157
driving with a heavy load ......157
location ....................................157
H
Hazard flashers .........................167
Head restraints .....................87, 90
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................56
bulb specifications ....................58
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam ...........................13, 54
replacing bulbs .........................59
turning on and off ....................54
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................50
Hood ..........................................210
I
Ignition ...............................130, 247
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................122
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................233
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................201
cluster ........................................10
Index
253

lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
location of components ............10
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......180
K
Keys .......................................82±84
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........130
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................58
cargo lamps ...............................55
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps .....................56, 58
replacing bulbs .............57, 59±61
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................56
Liftgate ........................................75
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 136
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................15
high beam .................................13
low coolant ................................14low fuel ......................................12
oil pressure ...............................14
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................157
GAWR ......................................157
GVWR ......................................157
trailer towing ..........................157
Loading instructions .................159
Locks
childproof ..................................78
doors ..........................................77
Lubricant specifications ...........246
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Manual transaxle .......................144
fluid, checking and adding ....238
reverse .....................................146
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................244
Mirrors
fold away ...................................69
side view mirrors (power) .......68
Moon roof ....................................74
Motorcraft parts ........................228
O
Octane rating ............................226
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................213
Overdrive ...................................141
Index
254

P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................79
Parking .......................................146
Parking brake ............................136
Power distribution box
(see Fuses)
...............................171
Power door locks
........................77
Power point
...........................66±67
Power Seats
.................................89
Power steering
..........................137
fluid, checking and adding
....234
fluid, refill capacity
................244
fluid, specifications
.................246
Power Windows
...........................67
Preparing to drive your
vehicle
........................................138
R
Radio
......................................19, 31
Radio reception
.....................48±49
Rear window defroster
...............53
Relays
........................................168
Remote entry system
...........78±79
illuminated entry
......................81
locking/unlocking doors
.....77, 79
panic alarm
...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters
...............................80
replacing the batteries
.............80
Roof rack
.....................................76S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......................15, 98±102
Safety defects, reporting ..........197
Safety restraints ..................98±103
cleaning the safety belts ........108
extension assembly ................104
for adults ...........................99±102
for children .............................118
lap belt ....................................104
warning light and
chime ...................12, 15, 105±106
Safety seats for children ..........122
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................98
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................122
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................82±84
Servicing your vehicle ..............208
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................175
Spark plugs, specifications .......247
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................246
Speed control ..............................69
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ........130±132
jump starting ..........................180
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
T
Tachometer .................................17
Tires ...................................239±241
Index
255

changing ..........................175±176
checking the pressure ............241
replacing ..................................242
rotating ....................................241
snow tires and chains ............243
tire grades ...............................240
treadwear ................................240
Towing .......................................160
recreational towing .................164
trailer towing ..........................160
wrecker ....................................186
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............139
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................238
manual operation ....................144
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................236
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
Turn signal ............................13, 56
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................247Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................249
Vehicle loading ..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle ...........134
W
Warning chimes ...........................15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................213
Water, Driving through .............157
Windows
power .........................................67
rear wiper/washer .....................64
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....213
checking and cleaning ........63, 65
liftgate reservoir .....................213
operation ...................................62
replacing wiper blades .............64
Wrecker towing .........................186
Index
256