2011 Tribute; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; Maintenance and Specifications- Page 306

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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General

Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.

Protect from sunlight, if possible.

If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to
protect against rust and damage.

Body

Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
See the

Cleaning

chapter for more information.

Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.

Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.

Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax
to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is
washed. See the

Cleaning

chapter for more information.

Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light
grade oil. See the

Cleaning

chapter for more information.

Cover interior trim to prevent fading.

Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.

Engine

The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that may cause engine damage.

Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature.

With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.

Fuel system

Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff
of the fuel pump nozzle.

Note:

During extended periods of vehicle storage (30 days or more),

fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add Mazda

Gas Stabilizer or

equivalent meeting Mazda material specification ESE-M99C112-A to the
vehicle fuel system whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed
30 days. Follow the instructions on the additive label. The vehicle should
then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the
fuel system.

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  • Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
  • Protect from sunlight, if possible.
  • If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to protect against rust and damage.
  • Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
  • Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
  • Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
  • Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration.
  • Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light grade oil.
  • Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
  • Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
  • The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used engine oil contain contaminates that may cause engine damage.
  • Start the engine every 15 days.
  • With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the engine is running.
  • Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.