lights MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE HEV 2008 User Guide

Cargo and dome lamp
Rear cargo lamp equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
•the doors are closed and the
control is in the ON position.
• the control is in the DOOR
position and any door is open.
When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you
open the doors.
Interior lighting battery saver
The interior lamps will automatically extinguish after 10 minutes when
the ignition key is in OFF/LOCK position, a door has been left open or
the interior lamp controls are in the ON position.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to ensure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility.
Note: The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps (high and
low beams) 2
H13
Park/turn lamps
(front) 2
3457 NAK (amber)
Rear
stop/tail/sidemarker 2
4157K
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FunctionNumber of bulbs Trade number
Backup lamp 2921
Foglamp (front) 29145
Center High-mount
stop lamp 5
W5WL
Rear license plate
lamp 2
168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and then
pulling it straight out.
WARNING: Handling Halogen Bulbs: When a halogen bulb
breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If
one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be
caused by the flying glass. If the glass portion of the bulb is
touched with bare hands, body oil could cause the bulb to
overheat and explode when lit. Never touch the glass portion of
the bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection
when handling or working around halogen bulbs.
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5. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb.
WARNING:
Children and
Halogen Bulbs: Playing with a
halogen bulb is dangerous.
Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen
bulb or breaking in some other
way. Always keep halogen bulbs
out of the reach of children.
6. Connect the electrical connector on the new bulb.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly. When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, turn the new bulb
clockwise to install.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized Mazda dealer.
Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same
portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then
open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assembly screws.
2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp assembly away from the vehicle
by pulling the assembly straight
out to expose the bulb socket.
DO NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
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7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle and securewith two screws.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
2. Depress the lever and carefully pry the license plate lamp
assembly (located above the
license plate) from the liftgate.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
4. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate
clockwise.
6. To install, carefully press the lamp assembly into liftgate.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
To remove the lamp assembly: 1. Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away
from the liftgate.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp assembly by
depressing the snaps.
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3. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket and push in the new
bulb.
To complete installation, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the foglamp switch is in the OFF position.
2. From underneath the vehicle, rotate the harness/bulb
assembly counterclockwise, to
remove from the fog lamp.
3. Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via
the two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
(except for the driver’s) press the
right side of the control. Press the
left side to restore the window
controls.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and
audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened.
INTERIOR MIRROR
The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE.WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.
Automatic dimming rear view mirror (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an inside rear view mirror which has
an auto-dimming function. The
electronic day/night mirror will
change from the normal (high
reflective) state to the non-glare
(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the
mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically
adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is on) to ensure a
bright clear view when backing up.
Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the inside rear
view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
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Units (English/Metric)1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current
units to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to change the message display
from English to Metric.
Autolamp delay
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off. 1. To disable/enable the autolamp delay feature, select this
function from the SETUP
control for the current display
mode.
2. Press the RESET control to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or
180 seconds.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion. 1. To disable/enable the autolock feature, select this function
from the SETUP control for the
current display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to turn the autolock ON or OFF.
Autounlock
This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off. 1. To disable/enable the autounlock feature, select this
function from the SETUP
control for the current display
mode.
2. Press the RESET control switch to turn the autounlock ON or OFF.
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Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional
IKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall IKTsto your
authorized dealer for reprogramming.
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
To program a new Integrated Keyhead Transmitter yourself, refer to
Programming spare keys in theSecuriLock™ passive anti-theft
section of this chapter. Note:At least two IKTs are required to perform
this procedure yourself.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is
used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
• the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or
• the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or
• the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
Illuminated exit
• The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from the
ignition.
The lamps automatically turn off after 25 seconds. The dome and cargo
lamp controls must notbe set to the OFF position for the illuminated
exit system to operate.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
With the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter system, the following items will
illuminate when the
(unlock) control on the transmitter is pressed:
• Head lamps
• Park lamps
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analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating
the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of
occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System™ consists of:
•Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
• Front seat belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors,
and seat belt usage sensors
• Front passenger sensing system
• “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp
• Front crash severity sensor
• Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors
• Driver’s seat position sensor
• Restraint system warning light and back-up tone
• The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), seat belt
pretensioners, front seat belt usage sensors, driver seat position
sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?
The Personal Safety System™ can adapt the deployment strategy of your
vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant
conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides
information to the Restraints control module (RCM). During a crash, the
RCM activates the seat belt pretensioners and/or both stages of the
dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and
occupant conditions.
The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front
seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with
the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System™ determined
the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not
appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front airbags are designed
to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers,
side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient
longitudinal deceleration.
Dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
The dual-stage airbag offers the capability to tailor the level of airbag
inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more
common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for
the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints
section in this chapter.
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technology, parents areSTRONGLYencouraged to always properly
restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger
front airbag and seat-mounted side airbag (if equipped) when the
passenger seat is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of airbag(s)
after a collision.
When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has
turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the “pass airbag off” indicator
will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal
airbag is off. See Front passenger sensing system in the airbags section
of this chapter.
Front seat belt usage sensors
The front seat belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and
front outboard passenger seat belts are fastened. This information allows
your Safety System to tailor the airbag deployment and seat belt
pretensioner activation depending upon seat belt usage. Refer to Seat
belt section in this chapter.
Front seat belt pretensioners
The seat belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are
designed to tighten the seat belts firmly against the occupant’s body
during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers when the
vehicle is equipped with the Safety Canopy™ system. This helps increase
the effectiveness of the seat belts. In frontal collisions, the seat belt
pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient
severity, together with the front airbags.
Front seat belt energy management retractors
The front outboard seat belt energy management retractors, once
initiated, allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and
controlled manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum.
This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s
chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy
management feature section in this chapter.
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
The Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a
back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the
Warning lights and chimes section in theInstrument Cluster chapter.
Routine maintenance of the Safety System is not required.
The Restraints control module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits
and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s),
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