WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover; rate than other types of vehicles.; WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is- Page 110

2001 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.

To prevent damage to the power steering pump:

Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:

underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)

uneven vehicle loading

high crown in center of road

high crosswinds

wheels out of alignment

loose or worn suspension components

PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat
belt.

Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make it
capable of performing in a wide variety of circumstances. These special
design features, such as larger tires and increased ground clearance, give
the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.

Driving

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  • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
  • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
  • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • uneven vehicle loading • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn suspension components PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.