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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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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

1. Turn the key to 3 (on) without

turning the key to 4 (start). If
there is difficulty in turning the
key, rotate the steering wheel
until the key turns freely. This
condition may occur when:

the front wheels are turned.

a front wheel is against the curb.

2. Turn the key to 4 (start), then

release the key as soon as the
engine begins cranking. Your vehicle has a computer assisted
cranking system that assists in starting the engine. After releasing
the key from the 4 (start) position, the engine may continue
cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the vehicle starts.

Note:

Cranking may be stopped at any time by turning the key to the off

position.

3. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the

brake, shift into gear and drive.

Note:

If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key to the off

position, wait 10 seconds and try Step 2 again. If the engine still fails to
start, press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 2 again, keeping the
accelerator on the floor until the engine begins to accelerate above
cranking speeds; this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off
in case the engine is flooded with fuel.

Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)

The starting characteristics of all grades of E

85

ethanol make it

unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Consult your fuel distributor for the availability of winter grade ethanol.
As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors
should supply winter grade ethanol (same as with unleaded gasoline). If
summer grade ethanol is used in cold weather conditions, 0°F to 32°F
(-18°C to 0°C), you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle
or hesitation until the engine has warmed up.

You may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is
cold when operating on E

85

ethanol.

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  • 1. Turn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start).
  • 2. Turn the key to 4 (start), then release the key as soon as the engine begins cranking.
  • 3. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive.
  • the front wheels are turned.
  • a front wheel is against the curb.