Mazda TRIBUTE 2002 Owner Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 3 Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 16

Entertainment Systems 19

AM/FM stereo with CD 19

Climate Controls 50

Manual heating and air conditioning 50

Lights 54

Headlamps 54 Turn signal control 56 Bulb replacement 57

Driver Controls 62

Windshield wiper/washer control 62 Steering wheel adjustment 65 Power windows 67 Speed control 69

Locks and Security 77

Keys 77 Locks 77 Anti-theft system 78

Seating and Safety Restraints 87

Seating 87 Safety restraints 98 Air bags 109 Child restraints 118

Driving 130

Starting 130 Brakes 134

Table of Contents

Transmission operation 139 Vehicle loading 157 Trailer towing 160

Roadside Emergencies 165

Hazard flasher switch 167 Fuel pump shut-off switch 167 Fuses and relays 168 Jump starting 180 Wrecker towing 186

Customer Assistance 188

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 197

Cleaning 198 Maintenance and Specifications 203

Engine compartment 211 Engine oil 213 Battery 217 Fuel information 224 Air filter(s) 238 Refill capacities 244 Engine data 246

Accessories 250 Index 251

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Mazda Motor Corporation product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Mazda Motor Corporation and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.mazdausa.com

• In Canada: www.mazda.ca

Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

WARNING: In the event of an accident the Fuel pump shut-off switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Introduction

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING: By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers.

WARNING: Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag.

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage and Corrosion Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Protecting the Environment

Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side

Child Seat

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Anti-Lock Brake System

Traction Control Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Window Lockout

Panic Alarm System Feature

Engine Coolant

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

MAX

MIN

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was accurate at the time of printing. Mazda may change the contents without notice.

Instrument Cluster

Fog lamp control*

(pg. 55)

Headlamp and turn

signal control

(pg. 54)

Instrument cluster

Windshield wiper/washer

control

(pg. 62)

(pg. 10)

Power mirror control*

(pg. 68)

Instrument panel dimmer

* if equipped

control

(pg. 55)

Speed controls*

(pg. 69)

Driver air bag

(pg. 108)

Manual tilt steering

wheel lever

(pg. 65)

Rear window defroster

control

(pg. 53)

Hazard flasher control

(pg. 167)

Instrument Cluster

Audio system

(pg. 19)

4WD control*

(pg. 148)

Climate controls

(pg. 50)

*if equipped

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 66)

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

CHECK

FUEL CAP

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have

the respective system inspected immediately.

Service engine soon

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 the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The the RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to

Instrument Cluster

What you should do if the light illuminates

Light turns on (without blinking):

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your

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.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles

without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup

followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the available opportunity.

NOTE:The with the engine running.

WARNING: Never refuel vehicle with the engine running.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first

light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted

light to illuminate.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Instrument Cluster

Low fuel

Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or near, empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information).

Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning

Illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. Also momentarily illuminates at start up to ensure the circuit is functional. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek service immediately. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

BRAKE

WARNING: Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

Instrument Cluster

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

Illuminates to ensure the circuit is functional.

WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Turn signals

Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

ABS

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control is activated.

Anti-theft system

Refer to SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Locks and Security chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

CRUISE

Instrument Cluster

Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

To avoid engine damage, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed.

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)

Illuminates when the four-wheel drive is engaged.

NOTE: If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Door ajar

Illuminates when any door, liftgate or liftgate window is open.

O/D off

Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the transmission control switch (TCS).

If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

Low coolant (if equipped)

Illuminates when the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is low and more needs to be added. For more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

If the lamp stays on, to avoid engine damage you should allow the engine to cool down, then check the coolant level inside the reservoir.

O/D

OFF

Instrument Cluster

Check fuel cap (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

BeltMinderY chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the door, liftgate or liftgate window is opened.

Headlamps ON warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Instrument Cluster

GAUGES

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”).

If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to

Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot, this may result in serious burns.

NOTE: This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not

the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

NOTE: The fuel filler door is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

Instrument Cluster

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Press and hold the button for 1 or more seconds to reset. Press and release the button in less than 1 second to toggle between odometer and trip odometer.

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER

Volume/power control

Ensure that the ignition is either in the ACC or ON position for the audio system to function.

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Entertainment Systems

Turn the control to raise or lower the volume.

NOTE: To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a long period when the engine is not running.

NOTE:Once the system is turned off, press the VOL control again to listen to the frequency last tuned to.

AM/FM select

Ensure that the ignition is in the ACC or ON position for the radio to operate. Press the AM or FM1/2 control to enter radio mode.

Band selection

Select AM by pressing the AM button and FM1 or FM2 by pressing the FM1/2 button.

The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being received, ST will be displayed.

Note: If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception automatically changes form STEREO to MONO for reduced noise and the ST indicator will go out.

Tune audio control

The TUNE control is a multi-functional control which works in radio, tape and CD modes to adjust the levels of bass, treble, balance, fade and mid-range.

Entertainment Systems

Press the TUNE control to select the desired function.

Turn the TUNE control to adjust the desired levels.

Refer to Treble adjust for specific instructions on level adjustments. The TUNE control will also work in radio mode to manually increase or

decrease the frequency. Turn the TUNE control to the left

for a lower frequency. Turn the TUNE control to the right

for a higher frequency.

Entertainment Systems

Scan function

The scan function works in radio and CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to disable scan mode.

Scan function in CD mode

Press the SCAN control during CD play to hear the first ten seconds of each track. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode.

NOTE: If the unit is left in scan mode, normal play will resume where scan was selected.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

Press and momentarily hold the SEEK control.

• Press listenable station up the frequency band.

• Press listenable station down the frequency band.

NOTE: If you continue to press and hold the control, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Release the control after the beep sounds.

to find the next

Entertainment Systems

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Press the audio control until TREB is displayed.

Turn the control to increase (right) or decrease (left) the amount of treble output.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

Press the audio control until BASS appears.

Entertainment Systems

Turn the control to increase (right) or decrease (left) the amount of bass output.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. Press the audio control until FADE

appears.

Turn the control (right or left) to adjust between the front and rear speakers.

Entertainment Systems

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Press the audio control until BAL appears.

Turn the control (right or left) to adjust between the right and left speakers.

Mid-range adjust (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a mid-range adjust. The TUNE control allows you to adjust the mid-range levels.

Press the audio control until MID appears in the display.

Entertainment Systems

Turn the control to the right to increase the mid-range.

Turn the control to the left to decrease the mid-range.

The level will display. Release the TUNE control when the

desired level is reached. NOTE: Approximately 5 seconds

after selecting any mode, the volume function will be automatically selected. To reset the mid-range, press the TUNE control for approximately 2 seconds. The unit will beep and CL will appear in the display.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM control.

2. Select a station.

3. Press and momentarily hold the desired preset control until a beep is heard.

The preset control number will illuminate in the display. This indicates the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Repeat this procedure to store other stations in memory.

To tune one in the memory, select AM, FM1 or FM2 and then press its channel preset button. The station frequency and the channel number will be displayed.

Entertainment Systems

Auto memory tuning

Auto memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autoset memory preset

1. Press the AM or FM1/2 control to select a frequency.

2. Press and momentarily hold the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control. The system will beep.

3. When the first six strong stations are filled, the strongest station will start playing.

4. Press the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control to select from the stored stations. One stored station will be selected and played each time the control is pressed. The frequency and channel number will be displayed.

NOTE: If no stations can be tuned after scanning operations, A will appear in the display.

NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted, (fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.

Tape select

To begin tape play, insert a cassette tape into the cassette slot, with the open edge facing the right. Once inserted, the cassette tape will automatically begin play and TAPE will appear in the display. At the end of the cassette tape, the unit will automatically reverse the cassette tape play.

To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system), press the TAPE control. If there is not a cassette tape in the cassette slot, NO TAPE will flash in the display.

Entertainment Systems

The cassette’s top side is playing when is illuminated in the display. The cassette’s bottom side is playing when

display. NOTE: When a metal tape is inserted, the player will automatically

compensate and MTL will appear in the display. Press the VOL (Volume) control to

stop cassette play.

is illuminated in the

CD select

To begin CD play:

1. Insert a CD into the slot, label side up. The system will auto-load the CD and begin play after a short pause. The disc number and the track number will illuminate in the display.

Rewind

The rewind control works in CD mode. In CD mode, press and hold the

rewind control to reverse through a track at a high speed.

Repeat play

The repeat play feature works in CD mode and allows you to listen to a selection repeatedly.

Repeat play in CD mode

Press the RPT control during play. RPT will illuminate in the display.

The current selection will be repeated.

To disengage repeat play, press the RPT control again.

Track search

Track search works in CD mode. Press the

to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.

Press the to skip back to the beginning of the current track.

Disc search

Disc search works in CD mode. Press the DISC up control to skip

forward to the beginning of the next CD.

on the TRACK control

Entertainment Systems

Press the DISC down control to skip back to the beginning of the previous CD.

Ejecting a CD

The eject feature works in CD mode.

1. Press the control to stop and eject a CD. The disc number and OUT will appear in the display.

2. Remove the CD.

Entertainment Systems

NOTE: When a CD is ejected during play, the next CD will be played automatically.

Random play

The random play feature works in CD mode and plays the selections on the current CD in random order.

Random play in CD mode

Press the RDM control during play. RDM will illuminate in the display.

The next selection will be randomly selected.

To disengage random play, press the RDM control again.

Setting the clock

The clock can be set at any time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

1. Press and hold the CLOCK control for approximately 2 seconds until a beep is heard. The clock’s current time will flash.

2. Press control to adjust the hours.

3. Press control to adjust the minutes.

on the hour set

on the minute set

4. Press the CLOCK control again to start the clock.

NOTE: If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows or the vehicle’s battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.

NOTE: If the time is not adjusted while the clock’s current time is flashing (if neither H nor M is pressed), and the clock control is pressed

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