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2001 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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Driving on snow and ice

NOTE:

An 4x4 vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but
can skid like any other vehicle.

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on
snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.

When braking, apply the brakes as you normally would. In order to
allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to operate properly, keep
steady pressure on the brake pedal.

Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual. Consider
using one of the lower gears.

VEHICLE LOADING

Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:

Base Curb Weight:

Weight of the vehicle including any standard

equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include passengers or
aftermarket equipment.

Payload:

Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers

and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight
rating minus base curb weight.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight):

Base curb weight plus payload

weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):

Maximum total weight of

the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The
GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety
Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating):

Carrying capacity for each axle

system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.

GCW (Gross Combined Weight):

The combined weight of the

towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating):

Maximum combined

weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the
trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the
vehicle is designed to tow.

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  • An 4x4 vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle.
  • Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice.
  • When braking, apply the brakes as you normally would.
  • Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual.
  • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc.
  • Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment.
  • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight.
  • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
  • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system.
  • GCW (Gross Combined Weight): The combined weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer.
  • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum combined weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer.