Anti-lock Braking System; 4. Storage ; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features - Page 10

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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Break-in period

First 1,000 miles: Avoid heavy
repeated brake use; avoid full
throttle, rapid acceleration or 
kick-down of transaxle; drive at
varying road and engine speeds 
Do not tow a trailer for first 
500 miles 
Do not use special break-in oils

Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced

Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS)

ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a 
clicking noise; this tells you the

ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking 

Tips: Maintain constant 
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes

Tire economy and tips

Check pressure monthly when
tires are cold
See Owner’s Manual for rotation
schedule and chart

Tire pressure 

Decal on driver’s door latch 
pillar provides tire size and 
pressure information

Overhead

Console

Driving

Tips

Quick Tips

Mazda

2005 Tribute

page 18
page 19

Tire chains*

†

Tire chains can damage 
aluminum wheels; use on 
steel wheels only

Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on front
axles (with P235/70R16 tires),
install as tightly as possible
and retighten periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with 
tire chains

Spare tire

†

Stored underneath the vehicle

Jack handle

†

Stored on right 
rear of cargo area

Overhead console*

1. Map/reading light switches

To turn on/off: Press switch

2. Map/reading light

Illuminates whenever any door
is opened

3. Moonroof switch*

To open: Press and hold 
rear of switch
To close: Press and hold 
front of switch
To tilt (panel closed): 
Press and hold front/rear 
of switch to open/close

4. Storage 

compartment*

To open: Press button, then
pull to full open position

5. Garage door opener 

button/compartment*

See Owner’s Manual for 
installation

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2

3

2

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4

5

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

With moonroof

Without moonroof