2004 Mazda Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); Operating modes of the 4x4 system- Page 139

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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.

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.

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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.