MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2006 (in English) Workshop Manual

Heated outside mirrors(if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With cruise control/speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30
mph (48 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal. Cruise control/Speed control does not work at speeds below 30
mph (48 km/h).
WARNING: Using cruise control in the following conditions
could cause you to lose control of the vehicle:
•Heavy or unsteady traffic
•Slippery or winding roads
•Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
Don’t use cruise control in these situations.
Setting cruise control/speed control
The controls for using your cruise
control/speed control are located on
the steering wheel for your
convenience.
1. Press the ON control and
release it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
ON
OFF
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3. Press the SET ACC control and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
Note:
•Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
•If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
•If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below
your set speed on an uphill, your cruise control/speed control will
disengage.
Resuming a set speed
Press the RSM (resume) control and
release it. This will automatically
return the vehicle to the previously
set speed. The RSM control will not
work if the vehicle speed is not
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
R
S
M
CST
SET
ACC
R
S
M
CST
SET
ACC
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Increasing speed while using cruise control/speed control
There are two ways to set a higher
speed:
•Press and hold the SET ACC
control until you get to the
desired speed, then release the
control. You can also use the SET
ACCEL control to operate the
Tap-Up function. Press and
release this control to increase
the vehicle set speed in small
amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the
vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control.
Reducing speed while using cruise control/speed control
There are two ways to reduce a set
speed:
•Press and hold the CST control
until you get to the desired
speed, then release the control.
You can also use the CST control
to operate the Tap-Down
function. Press and release this
control to decrease the vehicle
set speed in small amounts by 1
mph (1.6 km/h).
•Depress the brake pedal until the
desired vehicle speed is reached,
press the SET ACC control.
R
S
M
CST
SET
ACC
R
S
M
CST
SET
ACC
R
S
M
CST
SET
ACC
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Turning off cruise control/speed control
There are two ways to turn off the
cruise control/speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal (if equipped). This
will not erase your vehicle’s
previously set speed.
•Press the cruise control/speed
control OFF control.
Note:When you turn off the cruise
control/speed control or the ignition,
your cruise control/speed control set speed memory is erased.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To operate the moon roof:
Note:The moon roof will open to
the“comfort”position first before
opening all the way. The “comfort”
position helps to alleviate rumbling
wind noise which may happen in the
vehicle with the roof fully opened.
•The moon roof is equipped with
an automatic, one-touch, express
opening feature. Press and release the rear portion of the control. The
moon roof will open to the “comfort” position. Press and release the
control again to fully open. To stop motion at any time during the
one-touch opening, press the control again.
•To close, press and hold the front portion of the control.
To operate the moon roof vent position:
•To open, press and hold the front portion of the control. This will
open the vent.
•To 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.
ON
OFF
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WARNING: Do not let children play with the moon roof or
leave children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
WARNING: When closing the moon roof, you should verify that
it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets
are not in the proximity of the moon roof opening.
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.
•Do 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.
•Do 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.
WARNING: Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are
closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the
vehicle. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can
injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even death. 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.
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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:
•Insert 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 handle at the rear
edge of the shade and pull
rearward.
2. Secure both ends of the support
rod into the retention slots located on the rear quarter 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.
WARNING: Not securing luggage or cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden
braking or a collision and cause injury. Make sure luggage and
cargo is secured before driving.
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LUGGAGE RACK
The maximum load for the roof rack is 100 lbs (45 kg), evenly
distributed on the cross-bars. If it is not possible to evenly distribute the
load, position it in the center or as far forward on the cross-bars (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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KEYS
One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry a
spare key with you in case of an emergency.
Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key
will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealer
supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized
dealer. Refer to theSecuriLock
passive anti-theft systemsection later
in this chapter for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock control is
located on the driver door panel.
Pressing the
will unlock all the
doors. Pressing the
will lock all
the doors.
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
As a theft deterrent, the power door lock controls can be disabled 20
seconds after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position and
the vehicle is locked using the remote entry transmitter or the key in the
door lock cylinder. The door lock controls are reenabled when the
vehicle is unlocked using the key in the door lock cylinder or by
pressing
on the remote entry transmitter. This feature can be turned
on or off using the following procedure:
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all
vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds
or the procedure will have to be repeated.
1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (ON)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is
active.
6. Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times
within five seconds. The horn will chirp two times to confirm the
feature is off; the horn will chirp two times and honk one time to
confirm the feature is on.
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7. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming mode has
been exited.
Repeat the procedure to turn the feature on or off.
Door key unlocking/locking
Two step door unlocking
1. Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door.Note:
The interior lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead lamp
is in the DOOR position and the perimeter alarm system (if
equipped) will deactivate. For more information, refer to
Illuminated entrylater in this chapter.
2. Turn the key in the door cylinder again within three seconds to
unlock the passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass.
One step door unlocking
If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, turn the key in the
door cylinder once to unlock all of the doors , the liftgate and liftgate
glass.Note:The interior lamps will illuminate (refer to theIlluminated
entryfeature later in this section), if the control on the overhead lamp is
in the DOOR position. For information on switching from two step to one
step door unlocking, refer toSwitching from two step to one step door
unlockinglater in this chapter.
Locking the doors
Turn the key in the door cylinder to lock all the doors. The park/turn
lamps will flash once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will start the
arming process. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm,
refer toPerimeter alarm system (if equipped)later in this chapter.
If any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood are not properly closed the
park/turn lamps will not flash.
Smart unlocking feature
The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out
of the vehicle. With the key in any ignition position, the driver’s door will
automatically unlock if it is locked using the power lock control on the
driver’s door panel while the driver’s door is open.
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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
•When these locks are set, the
rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be setseparatelyfor each
door. Setting the lock for one door
willnotautomatically set the lock
for both doors.
•Rotate lock control in the
direction of arrow to engage the
lock.
•Rotate control in the opposite
direction to disengage childproof
locks.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle,
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle, or
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