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2011 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Driving
Maintenance and Specifications
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STARTING

Positions of the ignition

1. Off— locks the gearshift lever

and allows key removal.

2. Accessory— allows the

electrical accessories such as
the radio to operate while the
engine is not running.

3. On— all electrical circuits

operational and warning lights
will illuminate. This is the
position the key is in when
you’re driving.

4. Start— cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine

starts.

Preparing to start your vehicle

Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system.

Note:

This system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment

standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer to

Starting the engine

in this chapter.

WARNING:

Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce

very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,

creating the risk of fire or other damage.

WARNING:

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

or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the

engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

WARNING:

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in

other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open

the garage door before you start the engine. See

Guarding against

exhaust fumes

in this chapter for more instructions.

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  • 1. Off— locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal.
  • 2. Accessory— allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.
  • 3. On— all electrical circuits operational and warning lights will illuminate.
  • 4. Start— cranks the engine.