Operating modes of the 4x4 system; The vehicle should not be operated in the 4x4 ON mode on dry; or merely wet pavement. Doing so will produce excessive noise,- Page 140

2003 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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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.

If your vehicle is equipped with this 4x4 system, a spare tire of

a different diameter than the road tires should never be used.

Such a tire could result in damage to driveline components and

make the vehicle difficult to control.

WARNING: Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not

designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any

more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform

satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or

abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles.

4x4 system indicator lights

The 4x4 mode indicator light illuminates only under the following

conditions. If the indicator light illuminates when driving in the 4x4

AUTO mode, contact your Mazda dealer as soon as possible.
The indicator light illuminates when the 4x4 ON mode is engaged.

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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.
  • If your vehicle is equipped with this 4x4 system, a spare tire of a different diameter than the road tires should never be used.