4x4 system general information; WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation; of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in- Page 148

2002 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

4x4 system general information

WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation

of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in

this chapter.

Your vehicle is equipped with a 4x4 system. This 4x4 system can use all

four wheels to power the vehicle. This helps increase traction, enabling

you to drive your vehicle over terrain and road conditions not normally

traveled by two-wheel drive vehicles.
Power is always supplied to the front wheels and to the rear wheels

through the transaxle and Rotary Blade Coupling (RBC) unit that allows

you to select a four-wheel drive mode best suited for your current

driving conditions.
For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the Power Take-Off

Unit and rear axle refer to the

Maintenance and specifications

chapter.

Operating modes of the 4x4 system

The 4x4 system functions in two modes:

The 4x4 AUTO mode provides

four-wheel drive with full power

delivered to the front axle at all

times, and to the rear axle as

required for increased traction.

This is appropriate for normal

on-road operating conditions, such as dry road surfaces, wet

pavement, snow and gravel.

The 4x4 ON mode provides

four-wheel drive with full power

to both axles at all times. It is

only intended for severe or

off-road driving conditions, such

as deep snow and ice (where no

dry or wet pavement remains uncovered) and shallow sand or mud.

The vehicle should not be operated in the 4x4 ON mode on dry

or merely wet pavement. Doing so will produce excessive noise,

increase tire wear and may damage driveline components. The

4x4 ON mode is intended for use only on consistently slippery

or loose surfaces.

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  • The 4x4 AUTO mode provides four-wheel drive with full power delivered to the front axle at all times, and to the rear axle as required for increased traction.
  • The 4x4 ON mode provides four-wheel drive with full power to both axles at all times.
  • The vehicle should not be operated in the 4x4 ON mode on dry or merely wet pavement.