tow MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2002 Quick Tips (in English)

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 (1) 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 toward you
To activate mist: Push lever
up and release
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (2) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wipe: Rotate knob (2) up to ON
To activate rear wash: Rotate
knob (2) 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
Quick Tips Mazda 2002 Tribute page 6
page 7
Revised January 14, 2002
ON
OFF SET
ACC
CSTRSM1
5
2
3
4
1
21
12
321
4
4
5
*Denotes optional equipment

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips Mazda 2002 Tribute page 18
page 19
Revised January 14, 2002
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
Tire chains
Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only
Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on front
tires; install as tightly as possi-
ble and retighten periodically1 . 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
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned
4. Brake/clutch fluid
reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid, check with cap on
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
Spare tire
Stored under cargo area cover
Jack handle
Stored underneath cargo cover5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box
7. Battery
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Hood latch
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 I-4 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