Continuously Variable; P = Park; R = Reverse- Page 13

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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

electronically-controlled
Continuously Variable
Transaxle (eCVT)

Gearshift must be in Park or
Neutral to start engine; it must 
be in Park to remove ignition key.

P = Park

To move gearshift from Park: 
You must press firmly on the
brake pedal and the ignition 
must be in the ON position.

R = Reverse

Never engage Reverse when 
vehicle is moving.

N = Neutral

No gear is engaged; vehicle can
roll freely, even on a slight incline,
unless the brakes are applied.

D  (Drive)

For normal driving conditions, 
D position provides best 
fuel economy.

L = Low

Provides maximum engine braking
but will reduce fuel economy.

Four wheel drive 
(4WD) system*

†

Your Tribute is equipped with a
4WD system that is always active
and requires no driver input,
Tribute’s intelligent 4WD system
monitors vehicle conditions and
will automatically adjust power
distribution between front and
rear wheels, the 4WD system 
is capable of highway, off-road
and winter road conditions.
During some extreme 
off-road events the 4WD 
system may go into heat 
protection mode (locked 
mode), this will help protect 
the system, to exit heat 
protection mode, stop vehicle 
and let it cool down with 
engine running.

1. Windshield washer 

reservoir

Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water.

2. Brake fluid reservoir

Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid, check with cap on.

3. Engine coolant reservoir

Level should be at cold fill level
or within the cold fill range
when cold.

WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap 
while engine is running 
or hot; remove only 
when system is cool.

Transaxle

Under Hood

4. Air filter
5. Battery
6. Hood latch
7. Power distribution box 
8. Engine oil filler cap

5W-20 engine oil.

9. Engine oil dipstick

Check with engine off and 
at normal temperature; oil 
level should be within 
crosshatched area of dipstick.

10. Motor/Electronics (M/E)

coolant reservoir

Check M/E coolant level 
when engine is cold, use 
same coolant for both engine 
and M/E reservoir.

Tip: Check all fluids with 
vehicle parked on a level 
surface and engine off 
unless otherwise stated.

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N

D

L

P

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

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