Drive Habits:; Additional Tips:; 2009 Tribute Hybrid- Page 9

2009 Mazda Tribute HEV Tribute Hybrid Owners Manual

Table of Contents

Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
TRAILER TOWING
Maintenance and Specifications
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The “ECON” mode turns itself off when you select defrost or
defrost/floor mode, although on cold days, you may still experience
engine shut-down while in defrost or defrost/floor mode.

Drive Habits:

Aggressive driving increases the amount of energy

required to move your vehicle. In general, better fuel economy is
achieved with mild to moderate acceleration and deceleration. Moderate
braking is particularly important since it allows you to maximize the
energy captured by the regenerative braking system.

NOTE:

Having your engine running is not always an indication of

inefficiency – in some cases it is actually more efficient than driving in
electric mode.

Additional Tips:

Do not carry extra loads

Be mindful of adding external accessories that may increase
aerodynamic drag

Observe posted speed limits

Perform all scheduled maintenance

There is no need to wait for your engine to “warm up”. The vehicle is
ready to drive immediately after starting

2009 Tribute Hybrid

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Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

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  • Do not carry extra loads • Be mindful of adding external accessories that may increase aerodynamic drag • Observe posted speed limits • Perform all scheduled maintenance • There is no need to wait for your engine to “warm up”.

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