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2009 Mazda Tribute HEV Tribute Hybrid Owners Manual

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Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
TRAILER TOWING
Maintenance and Specifications
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When you believe your system is not operating properly

The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn you
when your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is no
longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following
chart for information concerning your Tire Pressure Monitoring System:

Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light

Possible cause Customer Action Required

Solid Warning Light

Tire(s)
under-inflated

1. Check your tire pressure to
ensure tires are properly
inflated; refer to

Inflating

your tires

in this chapter.

2. After inflating your tires to
the manufacturer’s
recommended inflation
pressure as shown on the Tire
Label (located on the edge of
driver’s door or the B-Pillar),
the vehicle must be driven for
at least two minutes over
20 mph (32 km/h) before the
light will turn OFF.

Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in

use. Repair the damaged road
wheel/tire and reinstall it on
the vehicle to restore system
functionality. For a description
on how the system functions,
refer to

When your temporary

spare tire is installed

in this

section.

TPMS
malfunction

If your tires are properly
inflated and your spare tire is
not in use and the light
remains ON, have the system
inspected by your authorized
dealer.

2009 Tribute Hybrid

(thv)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

(fus)

Tires, Wheels and Loading

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  • 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter.
  • 2. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label (located on the edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light will turn OFF.

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