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2003 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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1. Turn the key to 4 (START)

without pressing the accelerator

pedal and release as soon as the

engine starts. The key will

return to 3 (ON).

2. If the temperature is above

–12°C (10°F) and the engine

does not start within five

seconds on the first try, turn the

key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and

try again.

3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not

start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10

seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts,

press the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the

key to START position.

4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator

pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.

5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and

drive.

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves

starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster

system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly

recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23° C

(-10° F) or below.
For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting

the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm

the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the

vehicle.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use

your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged

(cheater) adapters.

Guarding against exhaust fumes

Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust

fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

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  • 1. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts.
  • 2. If the temperature is above –12°C (10°F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again.
  • 3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again.
  • 4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.
  • 5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive.