2006 Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); Starting the engine- Page 151

2006 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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If starting a vehicle with a manual
transmission:

Make sure the parking brake is
set.

Push the clutch pedal to the
floor.

3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without

turning the key to 4 (START).

Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See

Warning lights and

chimes

in the

Instrument Cluster

chapter for more information

regarding the warning lights.

Starting the engine

Note:

Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the

engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.

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. When the engine starts, release

the key, then release the
accelerator pedal gradually as
the engine speeds up.

3. After idling for a few seconds,

apply the brake, shift into gear and drive.

Note:

If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try,

turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still

2006 Tribute

(j14)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Driving

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  • 3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START).
  • 1. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts.
  • 2. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up.
  • 3. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive.
  • Make sure the parking brake is set.
  • Push the clutch pedal to the floor.