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2010 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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WARNING:

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and

potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.

Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By

law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,

sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not

permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent

it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on

the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the

engine. This decal also lists engine displacement.
Please consult your “Warranty Information” for complete emission

warranty information.

On board diagnostics (OBD-II)

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s

emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On

Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the

environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet

government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists your

authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle. When the service
engine soon

indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected

a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause the service engine
soon

indicator to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run

poorly.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the engine may misfire or run

poorly.

3. The fuel fill inlet may not have been properly closed. See

Easy

Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system

in this chapter.

4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank

with good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel fill inlet or letting the

electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, the service engine soon
indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started. A driving

cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway

driving. No additional vehicle service is required.

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  • 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
  • 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
  • 3. The fuel fill inlet may not have been properly closed.
  • 4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.