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Introduction
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Introduction
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Introduction
HYBRID OPERATION
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Introduction
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Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster
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Entertainment Systems
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Entertainment Systems
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Entertainment Systems
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Entertainment Systems
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Climate Controls
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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Climate Controls
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Lights
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Autolamp control (if equipped)
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Lights
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacing exterior bulbs
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacing exterior bulbs
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacing exterior bulbs
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Driver Controls
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Driver Controls
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V)
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Driver Controls
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INTERIOR MIRROR
Electronic compass (if equipped)
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Driver Controls
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Setting speed control
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CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Setting speed control
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Driver Controls
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Driver Controls
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable features
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Selectable features
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MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable features
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Selectable features
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MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
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Driver Controls
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Driver Controls
LUGGAGE RACK
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Locks and Security
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Two step door unlocking
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Locks and Security
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Locks and Security
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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REAR SEATS
Folding down rear seats
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REAR SEATS
Folding down rear seats
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Seating and Safety Restraints
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System™
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System™
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System™
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Automatic locking mode
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Belt-Minder
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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)
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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)
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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Side-curtain airbag system (if equipped)
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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Side-curtain airbag system (if equipped)
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
Child booster seats
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
Child booster seats
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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TIRE CARE
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INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
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INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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TRAILER TOWING
Driving while you tow
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Driving
STARTING
Preparing to start your vehicle
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Driving
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Driving
BRAKES
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Driving
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Driving
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Driving
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
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Roadside Emergencies
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Roadside Emergencies
FUSES AND RELAYS
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Roadside Emergencies
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Roadside Emergencies
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Tire change procedure
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JUMP STARTING (LOW VOLTAGE [UNDERHOOD] BATTERY ONLY)
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JUMP STARTING (LOW VOLTAGE [UNDERHOOD] BATTERY ONLY)
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (CANADA)
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WARRANTIES FOR YOUR MAZDA
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Maintenance and Specifications
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
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ENGINE OIL
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LOW VOLTAGE (UNDERHOOD) BATTERY
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ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR/ELECTRONICS COOLANT
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ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR/ELECTRONICS COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
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ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR/ELECTRONICS COOLANT
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ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR/ELECTRONICS COOLANT
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
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ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
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Maintenance and Specifications
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT)
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HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING FILTER (REAR A/C) MAINTENANCE
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Service Maintenance Section
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Protecting your investment
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Genuine Mazda Parts and Service
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Service Maintenance Section
WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
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power distribution between the front and rear wheels. It combines
transparent all-surface operation with highly capable four-wheel drive.

The 4WD system is always active and requires no driver input. It is
capable of handling all road conditions, including street and highway
driving as well as off-road and winter driving.

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles

4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and
rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat
different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your
vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without
getting hung up or damaging underbody components.

The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle
differently than an ordinary passenger car.

Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.
Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel
motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not
grip the spokes.
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as
rocks and stumps.
You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before
driving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain
steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four
wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning.

Basic operating principles

Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.

Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by
loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application, and ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface.

It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow
down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose
control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too
sharply or abruptly.

2008 Tribute Hybrid

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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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  • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle.
  • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.
  • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, and ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed.
  • It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement.

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