odometer MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

Odometer:Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer:Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press and hold the button for 1 or
more seconds to reset. Press and
release the button in less than 1
second to toggle between odometer
and trip odometer.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge:Displays approximately
how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when the vehicle is in motion or on
a grade.
When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel
that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Note:The fuel filler door is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
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6. Your question(s)
If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nearest Mazda
Distributor.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (CANADA)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to
serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the
tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
In our experience, any questions, problems or complaints regarding the
operation of your Mazda or any other general service transactions are
most effectively resolved by your dealer. If the cause of your
dissatisfaction cannot adequately be addressed by normal dealership
procedures, we recommend that you take the following steps:
STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with a member of dealership management. If the
Service Manager has already reviewed your concerns, contact the owner
of the dealership or its General Manager
STEP 2: Call the Mazda Regional Office
If you feel that you still require assistance, ask the dealer Service
Manager to arrange for you to meet the local Mazda Service
Representative. If more expedient, contact Mazda Canada Inc. Regional
Office nearest you for such arrangements.
STEP 3: Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department
If still not substantially satisfied, contact the Customer Relations
Department, Mazda Canada Inc., 305 Milner Avenue, Suite 400
Scarborough, Ontario M1B 3V4 Canada TEL: 1 (800) 263–4680.
Provide the Department with the following information:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number
2. Year and model of vehicle
3. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Refer to the“Vehicle
Identification Labels”page of section 10 of this manual for the
location of the VIN.
4. Purchase date.
5. Present odometer reading.
6. Your dealer’s name and location
7. The nature of your problem and/or cause of dissatisfaction.
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vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low—medium—high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style—good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
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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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