jump start MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

Seating and Safety Restraints 70
Seating 70
Safety restraints 78
Air bags 93
Child restraints 107
Tires, Wheels and Loading 119
Tire Information 122
Tire Inflation 123
Changing tires 126
Lug Nut Torque 135
Vehicle loading 145
Trailer towing 152
Recreational towing 157
Driving 158
Starting 158
Brakes 162
Transmission operation 167
Roadside Emergencies 183
Hazard flasher switch 183
Fuses and relays 184
Overheating 190
Jump starting 191
Wrecker towing 197
Customer Assistance 199
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 209
Cleaning 210
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WARNING: Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous. The
escaping steam could seriously burn you. Open the hood ONLY
after steam is no longer escaping from the engine.4. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment.
• If steam is coming from the engine compartment: do not go near
the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine, then turn the ignition switch
to the ON position without starting the engine. The radiator cooling
fans will start to cool the engine.
• If neither coolant nor steam is escaping: open the hood and idle
the engine until it cools. If this does not lower the temperature, stop
the engine and let it cool.
5. Check the coolant level. If it is low, look for leaks in the radiator hoses and connections, heater hoses and connections, radiator and
water pump.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking, stop the
engine and call an Authorized Mazda dealer.
See Adding coolant in theMaintenance and specifications section. If
you find no problems, the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious,
carefully add coolant as required.
WARNING: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding
coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Do not remove the cooling system cap when the
engine and radiator are hot.
Note: If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have
the cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged
unless repairs are made.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic
converter.
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WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
• Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
• Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle ’s electrical system.
• Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehicles do nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other
moving parts.
• Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure the vent caps are tight and
level.
• Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
Note: In the illustrations, lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the disabled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery
and the fuel injection system.NOTE: Do notuse fuel lines, engine
rocker covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
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wheels ......................................211
wiper blades ............................213
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............31
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................26
AM/FM/CD .................................22
Clutch
fluid ..................................249, 251
operation while driving ..........172
recommended shift speeds ....173
Console ........................................55
overhead ....................................46
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant
checking and adding ..............232
refill capacities ................236, 253
specifications ..........................255
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer
Assistance ..................199–200, 202
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................249
engine oil .................................226
Door locks ...................................58
Driving under special
conditions ..................171, 177, 180
sand .........................................178
snow and ice ...........................181
through water .................179, 182E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................191
Emission control system ..........246
Engine ........................................256
cleaning ...................................211
coolant .....................................232
fail-safe coolant ......................237
idle speed control ...................230
lubrication specifications .......255
refill capacities ........................253
service points ..................224–225
Engine block heater .................161
Engine oil ..................................226
checking and adding ..............226
dipstick ....................................226
filter, specifications ................229
recommendations ...................229
refill capacities ........................253
specifications ..........................255
Exhaust fumes ..........................161
F
Fail safe cooling ........................237
Fluid capacities .........................253
Foglamps .....................................33
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ...............175–176
indicator light .........................175
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................166
Fuel ............................................238
calculating fuel economy .......243
cap ...........................................242
capacity ...................................253
choosing the right fuel ...........240
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comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................246
detergent in fuel .....................242
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................238, 242–243
filter, specifications ................243
fuel filler door release ..............54
improving fuel economy ........243
octane rating ...................241, 256
quality ......................................241
running out of fuel .................242
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................238
Fuses ..................................184–185
G
Garage door opener ....................46
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................243
Gauges .........................................19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................21
fuel gauge ..................................21
odometer ...................................21
tachometer ................................21
trip odometer ............................21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................152
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................152
H
Hazard flashers .........................183
Head restraints .....................70, 73
Headlamps ...................................33aiming ........................................35
bulb specifications ....................38
daytime running lights .............33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................33
Heating
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................31
Hood ..........................................223
I
Ignition ...............................158, 256
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................111
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................247
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................213
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
location of components ............14
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........158
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................38
cargo lamps ...............................35
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................78, 81–86
Safety Canopy ...........................102
Safety defects, reporting ..........209
Safety restraints ..............78, 81–86
belt minder ...............................88
extension assembly ..................87
for adults .............................82–85
for children .....................107–108
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................79
safety belt maintenance ...........92
warning light and chime ..........88
Safety seats for children ..........111
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................78
Seats ............................................70
child safety seats ....................111
heated ........................................73
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................65
Servicing your vehicle ..............221
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................26
Side-curtain air bags system
(if equipped) .....................104–105
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......256
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................255
Speed control ..............................51
Starting your vehicle ........158–160
jump starting ..........................191Steering wheel
tilting .........................................45
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................45
Tires ...................................121–122
alignment ................................142
care ..........................................141
changing ..................................128
checking the pressure ............124
inspecting and inflating .........123
label .........................................140
replacing ..................................126
rotating ....................................143
safety practices .......................142
sidewall information ...............136
snow tires and chains ............144
spare tire .........................126–127
terminology .............................123
tire grades ...............................122
treadwear ........................122, 141
Towing .......................................152
recreational towing .................157
trailer towing ..........................152
wrecker ....................................197
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................251
manual operation ....................172
Transmission
automatic operation ...............167
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....167
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................249
fluid, refill capacities ..............253
Turn signal ..................................37
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Vehicle dimensions ...................256
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