2005 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

Instrument Cluster

Entertainment Systems

Climate Controls

Model Year

Owners Manual

Maintenance Schedule

Triubte Quick Tips

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Instrument Cluster

Roadside Emergencies

Maintenance and Specifications

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

Warning symbols in this guide

Event Data Recorder

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Entertainment Systems

Climate Controls

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at

INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

Cargo and dome lamp

Replacing exterior bulbs

Number of bulbs

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamps bulbs

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

Driver Controls

Less Than

Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature

Door key unlocking/locking

Childproof door locks

ALL remote entry transmitters

Locking the doors

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

Locks and Security

coded key programmed to your vehicle

WARNING: If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it

Programming spare keys

Disarming the system

Adjustable head restraints

WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Heated seats (if equipped)

Folding down rear seats (60/40 split bench)

Seating and Safety Restraints

Returning the rear seats to upright position

WARNING: Make sure safety belt buckle heads are through

Personal Safety System

Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints

WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.

Front safety belt load limiter

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap

Load Limiter Feature

Vehicle sensitive mode

How to use the automatic locking mode for use with child safety

WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems

WARNING: The driver and the right front passenger safety belt

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

36,700 crashes occur every day.

ejected are 40 times more likely

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not

WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions

WARNING: Do not put anything on or over the air bag module

WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat

WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after

WARNING: Even with the front passenger sensing system,

WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat

Pass Airbag Off

WARNING: Unless serviced, the system may not function

How does the side air bag system work?

Side-curtain air bag system (if equipped)

How do the side-curtain air bags (if equipped) work?

side-curtain air bag (if

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles

Children and safety belts

When children should use booster seats

The importance of shoulder belts

Child and infant or child safety seats

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps

WARNING: Attach the tether

Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

you must not

WARNING: If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover

WARNING: Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

Temperature A B C

Glossary of tire terminology

Inflating your tires

Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure

WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the

T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (if equipped)

Tire change procedure

WARNING: Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly.

Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)

Changing the flat tire

Tires, Wheels and Loading

Never use the differentials as a

Stowing the flat/spare tire

WARNING: Failure to stow the spare tire may result in the

Information on “P” type tires

Speed rating - mph (km/h)

Maximum Load:

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type

Information on “T” type tires

WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do

Base Curb Weight

SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.”

Cargo Weight

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

Safety Compliance Certification

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and

Trailer Weight

Preparing to tow

Servicing after towing

Positions of the ignition

WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle,

Starting the engine

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS warning lamp

Push the button on the end of

WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the

WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure

Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic

WARNING: When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of

Using the clutch

Recommended shift speeds

Parking your vehicle

WARNING: Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as

Mud and water

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain

Driving on snow and ice

Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the

Fuse Amp

Customer Assistance

Mazda North American Operations

Mazda Canada, Inc.

Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted

PAINT CHIPS

2.3L DOHC I4 Engine

WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents

MAZDA CAR CARE PRODUCTS

But we recommend that it

Maintenance Item

When Refueling

WARNING: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been

2.3L I4 engine

3.0L DOHC V6 engine

WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below

oil must be added

Do not overfill the engine

Engine oil and filter recommendations

Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the “level indicator”.

WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive

Checking engine coolant

WARNING: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not

Add Mazda Premium Engine Coolant.

Recycled engine coolant

Coolant refill capacity

How fail-safe cooling works

Important safety precautions

WARNING: When refueling always shut the engine off and

Choosing the right fuel

Fuel Filler Cap

Fuel Filter

Filling the tank

Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.

EPA window sticker

WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing

Checking automatic transmission fluid

operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic

High fluid level

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid

WARNING: Don’t drive without an air filter. This could result

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

WARNING: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones,

AM/FM/CD .................................19

Fuses ..................................183–184

Liftgate ........................................55

Safety Belt Maintenance ............91

Vehicle Identification Number

Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Warning and control lights

Gauges

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM stereo with single CD

AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD

Climate Controls

Manual heating and air conditioning

Lights

Headlamps

Turn signal control

Bulb replacement

Driver Controls

Windshield wiper/washer control

Steering wheel adjustment

Power windows

Mirrors

Speed control

Locks and Security

Keys

Locks

Anti-theft system

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