MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2002 (in English) User Guide
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 2002, Model line: MODEL TRIBUTE, Model: MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2002Pages: 256, PDF Size: 2.66 MB
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What you should do if thelight illuminates
Light turns on (without blinking):
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your
light to illuminate.
Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the
light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is
required.
If the
light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
NOTE:The
light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted
with the engine running.
WARNING: Never refuel vehicle with the engine running.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire.
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Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at, or near, empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this chapter
for more information).
Air bag readiness
Illuminates to confirm that the air
bags (front or side) are operational.
If the light fails to illuminate,
continues to flash or remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately.
Safety belt
Illuminates to remind you to fasten
your safety belts. For more
information, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Brake system warning
Illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged. Also momentarily
illuminates at start up to ensure the
circuit is functional. If the brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at
these times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek service
immediately. Refer toBrakesin theDrivingchapter for more
information.
WARNING: Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be
inspected immediately.
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BRAKE
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Illuminates to ensure the circuit is
functional.
WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails
to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the
ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal
braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also
remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
Turn signals
Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Speed control
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated.
Anti-theft system
Refer toSecuriLockypassive
anti-theft systemin theLocks and
Securitychapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
ABS
CRUISE
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Engine oil pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Check
the oil level and add oil if needed.
Refer toEngine oilin the
Maintenance and specificationschapter.
To avoid engine damage, stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil
level and add oil if needed.
Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)
Illuminates when the four-wheel
drive is engaged.
NOTE:If the light continues to
flash have the system serviced.
Door ajar
Illuminates when any door, liftgate
or liftgate window is open.
O/D off
Illuminates when the overdrive
function has been turned OFF using
the transmission control switch
(TCS).
If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the
transmission could occur.
Low coolant (if equipped)
Illuminates when the coolant level in
the coolant reservoir is low and
more needs to be added. For more
information on adding engine
coolant, refer toEngine coolantin
theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
If the lamp stays on, to avoid engine damage you should allow the
engine to cool down, then check the coolant level inside the
reservoir.
O/D
OFF
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Check fuel cap (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure your bulb is working.
When this light turns on, check the
fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate
the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the
warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the
light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will
vary depending on driving conditions.
It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinderYchime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the door, liftgate or
liftgate window is opened.
Headlamps ON warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver's door is opened.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
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GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the ªHº and ªCº).
If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool.Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and carechapter.
WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot, this may result in serious burns.
NOTE:This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge
indication will not be accurate.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
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Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top
of the scale may damage the
engine.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel
that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the
reserve fuel.
NOTE:The fuel filler door is located on the driver's side of the vehicle.
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Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. Press and hold
the button for 1 or more seconds to
reset. Press and release the button
in less than 1 second to toggle
between odometer and trip odometer.
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AM/FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Volume/power control
Ensure that the ignition is either in the ACC or ON position for the audio
system to function.
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
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Turn the control to raise or lower
the volume.
NOTE:To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the
audio system on for a long period when the engine is not running.
NOTE:Once the system is turned off, press the VOL control again to
listen to the frequency last tuned to.
AM/FM select
Ensure that the ignition is in the
ACC or ON position for the radio to
operate. Press the AM or FM1/2
control to enter radio mode.
Band selection
Select AM by pressing the AM button and FM1 or FM2 by pressing the
FM1/2 button.
The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being received, ST
will be displayed.
Note:If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception automatically
changes form STEREO to MONO for reduced noise and the ST indicator
will go out.
Tune audio control
The TUNE control is a multi-functional control which works in radio,
tape and CD modes to adjust the levels of bass, treble, balance, fade and
mid-range.
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