ECU MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 4WD 2001 Owners Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Service engine soon
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine's
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The
indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to
the RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is
started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
What you should do if thelight illuminates
Light turns on (without blinking):
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your
light to illuminate.
Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.
CHECKFUELCAP
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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the
light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is
required.
If the
light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
NOTE:The
light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted
with the engine running.
WARNING: Never refuel vehicle with the engine running.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire.
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early reminder of a
low fuel condition indicated on the
fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gaugein
this chapter for more information).
When refueling, after the light
comes on, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the
advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. The ignition must be in the
RUN position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for
several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless
of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.
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WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails
to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the
ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal
braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also
remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbsin the Maintenance and care chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Speed control
This light comes on when the
vehicle speed control is engaged and
actively controlling the vehicle
speed. It turns off when the speed control OFF or CANCEL controls are
pressed, the brake or clutch (if equipped) is applied or the ignition is
turned to the OFF position after stopping the vehicle.
Anti-theft system
Refer to SecuriLock ypassive
anti-theft system in theControls
and features chapter.
CRUISE
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CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area shade that covers the
luggage compartment of your vehicle.
To install the shade:1. Fasten the cover into the mounting brackets (make sure
the cover is right side up).
2. Pull the end of the shade toward you and hook the sides
into the notches (right side
first) in the rear trim panels.
WARNING: To prevent the
possibility of injuries, the
fasteners for the cargo area
cover must be properly
attached to the mounting clips
on the rear trim panels.
WARNING: Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover.
They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the
vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING: The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or
accident if it is not securely installed.
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SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock ypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded key is used.
NOTE: The SecuriLock ypassive anti-theft system is not compatible
with non-Mazda aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems
may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Automatic arming
NOTE: 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 a coded keydisarms
the vehicle. The theft light will
illuminate for three seconds and
then go out. If the light stays on for an extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized Mazda
dealership.
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Key information
Your vehicle is supplied withtwo
coded keys. Only acoded key will
start your vehicle. Spare coded keys
can be purchased from your
authorized Mazda dealership. Your
dealership can program your key or
you can ªdo it yourselfº, refer to
Programming spare keys.
The SecuriLock ypassive
anti-theft system is not
compatible with aftermarket
remote start systems. Use of
these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a
loss of security protection.
NOTE: Large metallic objects,
electronic devices on the key chain
that can be used to purchase
gasoline or similar items, or a
second key on the same key ring as
the coded key may cause vehicle
starting issues.
NOTE: If present, you need to keep
these objects from touching the coded keywhile starting the engine.
NOTE: These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key,but
can cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key during
engine start.
NOTE: If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine
with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key.
Check to make sure the encoded ignition key is an approved Mazda
encoded ignition key.
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If your keys are lost or stolen you
will need to do the following:
²Use your spare key to start the
vehicle. or
² Have your vehicle towed to an
authorized Mazda dealership. .
The key codes will need to be
erased from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.
Replacing coded key can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.
WARNING: If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it
will cause a ªNO STARTº condition.
Programming spare keys
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only
SecuriLock ykeys can be used. To program a coded keyyourself, you
will need two previously programmed coded keys(keys that already
operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
bring your vehicle to your authorized Mazda dealership to have the spare
coded key(s) programmed.
NOTE: Please read and understand the entire procedure before you
begin.
NOTE: This procedure must be completed within the specified times. If
not completed within the specified time period, the reprogramming
procedure must be restarted from the beginning.
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WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do
not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die or be seriously injured than a
person wearing a seat belt.
WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific
safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one
tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the
shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the
shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt
around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a
single belt for more than one person.
WARNING: Placing a child, 12 years or younger, in the front
seat is dangerous. The child could be hit by a deploying air bag
and be seriously injured or even killed. A sleeping child is more
likely to lean against the door and be hit by the side air bag in a
moderate collision. Whenever possible, always secure a child, 12
years or younger, in the rear seat, with an appropriate child
restraint system for the child's age and size. Never use a
rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat with an air
bag that could deploy.
Energy Management Feature
² This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management
feature at the front passenger seating position to help further reduce
the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.
² This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to
pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to
help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant's chest.
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WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system
at all outboard seating positions (except driver, which has no
ªautomatic locking retractorº feature) must be checked by a
qualified technician to verify that the ªautomatic locking
retractorº feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In
addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function.
WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE
REPLACED if the safety belt assembly ªautomatic locking
retractorº feature or any other safety belt function is not
operating properly when checked according to the procedures in
Workshop Manual.
WARNING: Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly
could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle
closest to the direction the
tongue is coming from) until
you hear a snap and feel it
latch. Make sure the tongue is
securely fastened in the buckle.
2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue
from the buckle.
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WARNING: Modifications to the front end of the vehicle,
including frame, bumper, front end body structure, tow hooks
and snow plows may effect the performance of the air bag
sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front
end of the vehicle.
WARNING: Additional equipment may effect the performance
of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Consult your
authorized Mazda dealership before installation of additional
equipment.
Children and air bags
For additional important safety
information, read all information on
safety restraints in this guide. WARNING: Children must
always be properly restrained.
Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure
to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of injury
in a collision.
WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat
NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air
bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front
seat, move the seat all the way back and secure it properly.
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