warning MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2004 (in English) Owner's Manual

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To operate the moon roof:
²The moon roof is equipped with
an automatic, one-touch, express
opening feature. Press and
release the rear portion of the
control. To stop motion at any
time during the one-touch
opening, press the control a
second time.
²To close, press and hold the front portion of the control.
To operate the moon roof vent position:
²To open, press and hold the front portion of the control. This will
open the vent.
²To close, press and hold the rear portion of the control.
NOTE:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset
the moon roof positions.
NOTE:If you open and close the moon roof repeatedly, the moon roof
motor may overheat and shut down for 45 seconds while the motor
cools.
WARNING: Do not let children play with the moon roof. They
may seriously injure themselves.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment
²Cupholders
²Power point
²Ashcup
WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
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CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in the
cargo area of your vehicle.
To install the shade:
²Insert the ends of the cargo
shade into the mounting features
located behind the rear seat on
the rear trim panels.
To operate the shade:
1. Grasp the pull tube at the
rearward edge of the shade and
pull rearward.
2. Secure both ends of the pull
tube in the retention slots located on the rear trim panels.
WARNING: Ensure that the posts are properly latched in
mounting features. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop
or accident if it is not securely installed.
WARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade.
They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in
the case of a sudden stop or collision.
LIFTGATE
To open the rear window, pull the
right side of the liftgate handle.
To open the liftgate, pull the left
side of the liftgate handle.
²Do not open the liftgate or
liftgate glass in a garage or other
enclosed area with a low ceiling.
If the liftgate glass is raised and
the liftgate is also opened, both
liftgate and glass could be
damaged against a low ceiling.
²Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate glass open while driving. Doing so
could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well
as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
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WARNING: Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are
closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the
vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door or window open,
keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.
LUGGAGE RACK
The maximum load for the roof rack is 44 kg (100 lbs), evenly
distributed on the crossbars. If it is not possible to evenly distribute the
load, position it in the center or as far forward on the crossbars (if
equipped) as possible. Always use the adjustable tie down loops to
secure the load.
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired location.
3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar.
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof
rack side rails:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide the cross-bar to the end of
the rail.
3. Use a long, flat object to
depress the tongue in the
endcaps on both sides of the
cross-bar.
4. Slide the cross-bar assembly off the end of the rail.
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack
side rails:
1. Slide the cross-bar assemblies over the end cap tongue and into the
side rails.
2. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar.
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Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed immediately
after switching the ignition to the 2
(ACC) position.
The light in the instrument cluster
will flash every two seconds when
the vehicle is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with acoded keydisarms
the vehicle.
²The indicator will illuminate for
three seconds and then go out.
²If the indicator stays on for an
extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized Mazda
dealer.
Replacement keys
If your keys are lost or stolen and you don't have an extra coded key,
you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codes
need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys and key codes
will need to be programmed.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key
away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any
inconveniences. Please visit an authorized Mazda dealer to purchase
additional spare or replacement keys.
WARNING: If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it
will cause a ªno startº condition.
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SEATING
Adjusting the front manual seat
WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving. Sudden braking or a collision could cause
serious injury. Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection
from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can
slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or in
a rear end collision you could fly up and out of the vehicle. For
maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Lift handle to move seat forward or
backward.
Pull lever up to adjust seatback.
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Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving. Sudden braking or a collision could cause
serious injury. Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection
from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can
slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or in
a rear end collision you could fly up and out of the vehicle. For
maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Move the front of the control up or
down to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion.
Move the rear of the control up or
down to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.
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Push control to lower head restraint.
Reclining the second row seatback
Locate the release strip located on
the outboard side of the seat
cushion bottom and lift gently to
allow the seatback to be adjusted to
the desired position.
WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection
from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can
slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injury, or in
a rear end collision you could fly up and out of the vehicle. For
maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Folding down rear seats (60/40 split bench)
1. Raise the rear seat head
restraint and remove.
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6. Rotate seatback down into load
floor position.
WARNING: Make sure seat
belt buckle heads are not
trapped underneath the
seatback and that the seat belt
buckle heads are fully
extended towards the front of
the vehicle. Seat belt buckle
heads may break if they are
trapped underneath the
seatback as the seatback is
rotated down.
NOTE:Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the
seatback.
Returning the rear seats to upright position
1. Pull seatback up and into
upright position making sure
seatback locks into place. While
holding the seatback, pull the
release and push seatback
backward into the desired
position.
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5. Pull the seatback release strap
toward the front seat. Make
sure the seat belt buckle heads
are fully extended towards the
front of the vehicle and are
away from the seatback.
NOTE:When the seatback release
strap is pulled use your other hand
to guide the seatback.
6. Rotate seatback down into load floor position.
WARNING: Make sure seat belt buckle heads are not trapped
underneath the seatback and that the seat belt buckle heads
are fully extended towards the front of the vehicle. Seat belt
buckle heads may break if they are trapped underneath the
seatback as the seatback is rotated down.
NOTE:Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the
seatback.
Returning the rear seats to upright position
1. Pull seatback up and into upright position making sure seatback
locks into place.
2. Rotate seat cushion down into
the seating position making sure
that the seat cushion is locked
into place and that the seat belt
buckles are exposed.
3. Remove the head restraints stored under the front passenger seat
and return them to the original position on the seat backs.
WARNING: Make sure that the seat is firmly locked into
position and that the safety belt buckles are exposed.
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To remove the rear cushion
1. Pull the Yellow tab
2. Pull the cushion so that the
rods remove from the locking
tabs.
To install the rear cushion
1. Push the cushion so that the
rods fit into the locking tabs.
2. Make sure that the hinges are
locked into place.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit
where they can be properly restrained.
WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap
while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the
child from injury in a collision.
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