3.0L DOHC V6 engine; 2009 Tribute; Owners Guide, 1st Printing- Page 262

2009 Mazda Tribute Owners Manaul

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Table of Contents

Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

Warning symbols on your vehicle

Protecting the environment

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

SPECIAL NOTICES

Service Data Recording

Event Data Recording

Emission warranty

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

GAUGES

Entertainment Systems

AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system

Satellite Radio (if equipped)

Sound Adjustments

Extra Features

Auxiliary input jack (Line in)

USB port (if equipped)

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Satellite radio information (if equipped)

Climate Controls

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Operating tips

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

Lights

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Fog lamp control (if equipped)

High beams

Flash to pass

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

Vertical aim adjustment

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamps and map lamps

Cargo and dome lamp

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp condensation

Using the right bulbs

Replacing the interior bulbs

Replacing exterior bulbs

Replacing headlamp bulbs

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)

Driver Controls

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Rear window wiper/washer controls

MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Storage compartment (if equipped)

CENTER CONSOLE

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

One touch down (AUTO)

Power side view mirrors

Fold-away mirrors

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)

CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Setting speed control

Disengaging speed control

Resuming a set speed

Increasing speed while using speed control

Reducing speed while using speed control

Turning off speed control

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

LIFTGATE

CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo shade (if equipped)

Cargo management system (if equipped)

Passenger side cargo compartment

LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:

To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:

To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:

Locks and Security

KEYS

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Door key unlocking/locking

Unlocking the doors

Locking the doors

Autolock

Deactivating/activating autolock

Power door unlock/lock procedure

Autounlock

Deactivating/activating autounlock

Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure

Smart unlocking feature

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Two step door unlocking

One step door unlocking

Switching from two step to one step door unlocking

Locking the doors

Opening the liftgate glass (if equipped)

Car finder

Sounding a panic alarm

Replacing the battery

Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)

How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)

Illuminated entry

Perimeter lamps illuminated entry

Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry

Illuminated exit

SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Anti-theft indicator

Automatic arming

Automatic disarming

Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys

Programming spare keys

Seating and Safety Restraints

SEATING

Adjustable head restraints

Adjusting the front manual seat

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Heated seats (if equipped)

REAR SEATS

Head restraints (if equipped)

Folding down rear seats (60/40 split bench)

Returning the rear seats to upright position

To remove the rear cushion

To install the rear cushion

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Personal Safety System

How does the Personal Safety System work?

Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints

Front crash severity sensor

Driver’s seat position sensor

Front passenger sensing system

Front seat belt usage sensors

Front seat belt pretensioners

Seat belt load limiter

Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational

Safety restraints precautions

Combination lap and shoulder belts

Load Limiter Feature

Vehicle sensitive mode

Automatic locking mode for use with child safety seats

When to use the automatic locking mode

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

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Seat belt height adjustment

Seat belt pretensioner

Seat belt extension assembly

Seat belt warning light and indicator chime

Conditions of operation

Belt-Minder

One-time disable

Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions

Children and airbags

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?

Front passenger sensing system

Determining if the system is operational

Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)

How does the side airbag system (if equipped) work?

Determining if the side airbags are operational

Side-curtain airbag system (if equipped)

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

Determining if the side-curtain airbags are operational

S.O.S. Post Crash Alert

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

Important child restraint precautions

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children

Transporting children

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Infant and/or toddler seats

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts

Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors

Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)

Combining seat belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps

Child booster seats

When children should use booster seats

Types of booster seats

The importance of shoulder belts

Child restraint and seat belt maintenance

Tires, Wheels and Loading

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS

4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Glossary of tire terminology

INFLATING YOUR TIRES

TIRE CARE

Inspecting your tires

Tire wear

Damage

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Tire replacement requirements

Safety practices

Highway hazards

Tire and wheel alignment

Tire rotation

INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL

Information on “P” type tires

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

Information on “T” type tires

Location of the tire label

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

When your temporary spare tire is installed

When you believe your system is not operating properly

When inflating your tires

How temperature affects your tire pressure

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles

Driving while you tow

Servicing after towing

Trailer towing tips

Launching or retrieving a boat

RECREATIONAL TOWING

Driving

STARTING

Positions of the ignition

Preparing to start your vehicle

Important safety precautions

Starting the engine

Guarding against exhaust fumes

Important ventilating information

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)

BRAKES

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Using ABS

ABS warning lamp

Parking brake

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM

STEERING

PREPARING TO DRIVE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Brake-shift interlock

Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning

Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Using the clutch

Recommended shift speeds

Reverse

Parking your vehicle

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

Basic operating principles

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement

If your vehicle gets stuck

Emergency maneuvers

Sand

Mud and water

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain

Driving on snow and ice

Maintenance and Modifications

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Roadside Emergencies

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

FUSES AND RELAYS

Fuses

Standard fuse amperage rating and color

Passenger compartment fuse panel

Power distribution box

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information

Stopping and securing the vehicle

Removing the jack and tools

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

Tire change procedure

Stowing the jack and tools

Stowing the flat/spare tire

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

OVERHEATING

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

JUMP STARTING

Preparing your vehicle

Connecting the jumper cables

Jump starting

Removing the jumper cables

WRECKER TOWING

Emergency towing

Customer Assistance

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (U.S.A. MAINLAND AND HAWAII)

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (CANADA)

Mediation/Arbitration Program

Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)

Regional Offices

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (PUERTO RICO & VIRGIN ISLANDS)

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)

MAZDA IMPORTERS/DISTRIBUTORS

CANADA

PUERTO RICO & VIRGIN ISLANDS

GUAM

SAIPAN

AMERICAN SAMOA

WARRANTIES FOR YOUR MAZDA

Outside the United States

Outside Canada

ADD-ON NON-GENUINE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

SERVICE PUBLICATIONS

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)

ALUMINUM WHEELS AND COVERS

ENGINE

PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES

INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS

INTERIOR

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

UNDERBODY

MAZDA CAR CARE PRODUCTS

Maintenance and Specifications

INTRODUCTION

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE 1

SCHEDULE 2

OWNER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE

Working with the engine off

Working with the engine on

OPENING THE HOOD

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

2.5L I4 engine

3.0L DOHC V6 engine

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

Changing rear window wiper blade

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

Adding engine oil

Engine oil and filter recommendations

SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended

BATTERY

ENGINE COOLANT

Checking engine coolant

Adding engine coolant

Recycled engine coolant

Coolant refill capacity

Severe climates

What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.5L I4 engine only)

How fail-safe cooling works

When fail-safe mode is activated

FUEL FILTER

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS

Important safety precautions

Refueling

Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system

Choosing the right fuel

Octane recommendations

Fuel quality

Cleaner air

Running out of fuel

Refilling with a portable fuel container

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY

Measuring techniques

Filling the tank

Calculating fuel economy

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits

Habits

Maintenance

Conditions

EPA fuel economy estimates

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

On board diagnostics (OBD-II)

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing

BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Checking automatic transmission fluid

Low fluid level

Correct fluid level

High fluid level

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

AIR FILTER

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine drivebelt routing

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS

Accessories

CELL PHONES

Index

3.0L DOHC V6 engine

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Air filter assembly

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick

5. Power distribution box

6. Battery

7. Coolant bleed valve

8. Engine oil dipstick

9. Engine oil filler cap

10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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