warning 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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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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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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SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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
Manual controls
1. Fore/aft adjustment
Raise lever and hold, slide
seat, release lever
2. Seatback angle/tilt
slide seats
To adjust seatback: Lift and hold
lever, lean forward or back-
ward to tilt seat, release lever
To slide unoccupied seat: Lift
lever to unlock, fold seatback
down and slide seat forward
To lock seat: Move to desired
position and raise seatback
to upright position 3. Manual lumbar adjustment
Rotate clockwise/counterclock-
wise to increase/decrease
firmness
4. Head restraint
To raise/lower: Pull up/
hold release button (9)
and push down
Power driver’s seat*
5. Raise/lower front of seat
Pull/push front of switch
up/down
6. Fore/aft adjustment
Slide entire switch horizontally
Raise/lower seat cushion
Pull/push entire switch
vertically
Seats
Seats
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7. 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 seatbacks
8. Heated seats*
Press to activate/
deactivate
Folding rear seat,
see Owner’s Manual
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WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always
be worn when vehicle is
in motion
All air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety
belt and properly secure
children 12 and under
in the rear seat
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CHILD-SAFETY SEATS
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
Child-Safety
Seats
Climate
Controls
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A/COFF
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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
and LATCH system instructionsWARNINGS: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and
state or province laws
Never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant
is in serious danger of
being injured or killed
If you choose to install a
forward-facing child-safety
seat in the front seating
position, move vehicle seat
as far back as possible
Rear child-safety seat
anchors
Anchors located on rear seat
cushion for securing child-safety
seat (see Owner’s Manual)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
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
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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
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 on5. 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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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