fuel MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 4WD 2001 User Guide

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transaxle may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage
to the transaxle and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle.
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized Mazda dealer or a
qualified service technician.
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle
Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an
adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to optimize shift
smoothness. NOTE:It is normal for your transaxle to shift firmly during
the first few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation until the adaptive
strategy has been learned. The adaptive learning strategy is maintained
by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new
battery is installed, the transaxle must relearn its adaptive strategy.
Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of
operation.
Your automatic overdrive transaxle
provides fully automatic operation in
either D (Overdrive) or with the
O/D OFF switch depressed. Driving
with the gearshift lever in D
(Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions.
For manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift manually.
To put your vehicle in gear, start the
engine, depress the brake pedal,
then move gearshift lever out of P
(Park).
OFF/ON
R D 2 1ODO
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N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in the N
(Neutral) position, the vehicle can
be started and is free to roll. Hold
the brake pedal down while in this
position.
Overdrive Ð column mounted gearshift with O/D off switch
The Overdrive position with the O/D
OFF switchnotdepressed is the
normal driving position for this
automatic overdrive transaxle. When
your vehicle cruises at a constant
speed for any length of time, this
fourth gear will increase your fuel
economy.
Overdrive may not be appropriate
for certain terrains. If the transaxle
shifts back and forth between third
and fourth gears while you are
driving hilly roads or if your vehicle
requires additional power for climbing hills, press the O/D OFF switch.
Each time the vehicle is started, the transaxle will automatically return
to normal overdrive mode.
If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off repeatedly
when the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D
OFF control is pressed, there may be a transaxle electronic
system malfunction. You should contact your authorized Mazda
dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle could occur.
R D 2 1ODO
R D 2 1ODO
OFF/ON
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2. Hold down the brake pedal.
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
4. Without depressing theaccelerator pedal, turn the
ignition to position 4 (START),
release the ignition as soon as
the engine starts.
5. Let the engine idle for a few seconds.
6. Release the brake pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal
while pressing down slowly on
the accelerator pedal.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do
not use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)
1-2 22 km/h (14 mph)
2-3 40 km/h (25 mph)
3-4 55 km/h (34 mph)
4-5 70 km/h (44 mph)
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
1-2 19 km/h (12 mph)
2-3 31 km/h (19 mph)
3-4 46 km/h (29 mph)
4-5 61 km/h (38 mph)
4
3
2
1
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Trailer brakes
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are
safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's
specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal
regulations.WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the
GVWR not GCWR.
Trailer lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure your
trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your
authorized Mazda dealer for proper instructions and equipment for
hooking up trailer lamps.
Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
² Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control may
shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
² Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
² Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will
eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.
² Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
Exceeding the GCWR rating may cause internal transmission
damage and void your warranty coverage.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to the ªScheduled Maintenanceº section
for more information.
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HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
²The hazard lights control is
located on the instrument panel
by the radio.
² Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers simultaneously.
² Depress control again to turn the flashers off.
RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUEL
RESET
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.
The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the front passenger's foot
well, behind the kick panel. The
reset button for the fuel pump
shut-off switch is accessible through
an opening in the kick panel when
the access cover is removed.
Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.
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1. Turn the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch bypushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the LOCK/OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
NOTE: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
rating Mini
fuses Standard
fuses Maxi
fuses Cartridge
maxi
fuses Fuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey Ð Ð Ð
3A Violet Violet Ð Ð Ð
4A Pink Pink Ð Ð Ð
5A Tan Tan Ð Ð Ð
7.5A Brown Brown Ð Ð Ð 10A Red Red Ð Ð Ð
15A Blue Blue Ð Ð Ð
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural Ð Ð Ð
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box Description
Horn 15A Horn
H/L LH 15A* Headlamp (High/Low Left, High Beams)
H/L RH 15A* Headlamp (High/Low Right,, High Beams) EEC 5A* EEC (KPWR)
HEGO 15A* HEGO 1,2, CMS 1,2, VMV FUEL 20A* Fuel Pump, EEC (FPM)
DIODE Ð Ð
MAIN 120A
HEGO 15A
ALT 15A FOG 20A (DRL) 5A
PWR 1 15A
(ABS) 25A PWR 2
15A
A/C 15A FUEL
20A DIODE DIODE
H/L LH
15A H/L RH
15A EEC 5A
HEGO
15A
HORN
15A
FUEL20A DIODE DIODE
H/L LH
15A H/L RH
15A EEC 5A
INJ
30A
HTR 40A
BTN 1 40ABTN 240AR DEF30AIG
MAIN 40A
H/L
RELAY MICRO
MAIN FAN(ABS) 60AST RELAY ISO DEF RELAY
ISO ADD FAN 2
ISO
A/C RELAYMICRO
FOG RELAY
MICRO
MAIN FAN ISO
ADD FAN
ISO
EEC MAIN
ISO FUEL PUMP
ISO
ALT 15A
FOG 20A (DRL) 15A
PWR 115A
DRLZ 15A
HLEV 10A
(ABS)25A PWR 2
15A
A/C 15A
40/50A
ADD
FAN
40/50A
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box Description
FUEL
PUMP ISO Ð Fuel Pump Relay
MAIN FAN ISO Ð Low Speed Fan Control Relay
(2.0L Engine)
High Speed Fan Control Relay 1
(3.0L Engine)
ADD FAN ISO Ð High Speed Fan Control Relay 1
(2.0L Engine)
Low Speed Fan Control Relay
(3.0L Engine)
DEF RELAY ISO Ð Rear Defroster Relay
ST RELAY ISO Ð Starter Relay
ADD FAN 2 ISO Ð High Speed Fan Control Relay 2
(3.0L Engine)
Medium Speed Fan Control Relay
(2.0L Engine)
FOG RELAY MICRO Ð Foglamp Relay
A/C RELAY MICRO Ð A/C Clutch Relay
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or conventional spare tire. The
temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than
a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire
with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery.
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 as groundingpoints.
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.
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SCHEDULE 1
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method)
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles),
whichever comes first)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
x 1000 Km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
(x 1000 Miles) (7.5) (15) (22.5) (30) (37.5) (45) (52.5) (60) (67.5) (75) (82.5) (95)
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance
(for 2.0L engine) I
Engine timing belt (for 2.0L engine) Replace every 144,000 km (90,000 miles)
Engine oil R RRRRRRRRRR R
Oil filter R RRRRRRRRRR R
Drive belts I I I
PCV valve (for 2.0L engine) *1 Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles
PCV valve (for 3.0L engine) *1 Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles)
Hoses and tubes for
emission *1 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-TIPPED
type) Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles)
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner filter R R R
Fuel filter *1 R R R
Fuel lines and hoses *1 I I I
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I I
Engine coolant Replace at first 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months; after that, every 48,000 km (30,000
miles) or 24 months
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