light MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2003 Quick Tips (in English)
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DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power door locks,
see Switches/Locks
2. Power window switches,
see Switches/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),
see Transmission
9. Rear window defogger
(style may vary)
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 point15. Parking brake lever
16. Cruise control*,
see Overhead Console
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/Locks
21. Fuse panel
22. Fuel filler door release
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 I-4),
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
Front or side 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. Anti-theft on*
19. Engine oil pressure
warning light
20. Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required
21. Check fuel cap
Fuel filler cap not properly
installed
22. Door ajar
23. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
24. Service engine soon
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 (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
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ON
OFF SET
ACC
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*Denotes optional equipment
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SWITCHES/LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Manual door locks
Lock button
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
switch
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 with ignition in
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
Tip: Power windows can be
operated for 10 minutes
after key is off and with
doors closed
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 position
Illuminated entry system*
Press UNLOCK or PANIC button
on remote entry transmitter,
interior lights come on; lights
turn off after 30 seconds or with
ignition in ON or ACC position
Liftgate
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 handleChild-safety
locks
Located at the
edge of rear doors
To activate: Rotate
knob to
To cancel: Rotate
knob in
opposite direction
WARNING: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated
Switches/
Locks
Locks
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AUTO
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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
Tip: To lock mirrors in
place, move control switch
to center position
*Denotes optional equipment
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TRANSMISSION
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Transmission
Driving Tips
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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
1OFF/ON
Manual
transmission
Depress clutch
pedal completely
to start engine and
change gears
Stop vehicle completely before
shifting into reverse
LOCK
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 periodicallyNever exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
Spare tire
Stored under cargo area cover
Jack handle
Stored underneath cargo cover
Gasoline
Unleaded
regular
87-octane
minimum
16-gallon/
61-liter tank
2.0L/3.0L
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual