Mazda Tribute 2002 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Congratulations 4 Safety and environment protection 5 Symbol glossary 8

Instrument Cluster 14

Warning and control lights 14 Gauges 20

Entertainment Systems 23

AM/FM stereo with CD 23 AM/FM stereo cassette with 6-disc CD changer 42

Climate Controls 69

Manual heating and air conditioning 69

Lights 73

Headlamps 73 Bulb replacement 77

Driver Controls 82

Steering wheel adjustment 85 Power windows 88

Locks and Security 98

Keys 98 Locks 98 Anti-theft system 99

Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 109

Seating 109 Safety restraints 120 Air bags 131 Child restraints 140

Driving 150

Starting 150 Brakes 155 Transmission operation 159 Vehicle loading 178 Trailer towing 180 Recreational towing 185

Roadside Emergencies 186

Hazard flasher switch 188 Fuses and relays 189 Jump starting 202 Wrecker towing 207

Customer Assistance 209

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 219

Cleaning 220

Repairing paint chips 221 Underbody preservation 224

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Specifications 225

Hood 231 Engine compartment 233 Engine oil 235 Battery 239 Fuel information 246 Air filter(s) 261 Refill capacities 267 Engine data 269 Vehicle dimensions 269

Accessories 272

Cellular phone warning 272

Index 273

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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.

Introduction

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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.

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.

Introduction

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: Rear facing child or baby 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

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Panic Alarm System Feature

Engine Oil Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery

Do Not Open When Hot

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid Explosive Gas

Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack Check fuel cap

Low tire warning

Introduction

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. 74)

Headlamp and turn

signal control

(pg. 73)

Instrument cluster

Windshield wiper/washer

control

(pg. 82)

(pg. 14)

Power mirror control*

(pg. 89)

Instrument panel dimmer

* if equipped

control

(pg. 74)

Speed controls*

(pg. 90)

Driver air bag

(pg. 131)

Manual tilt steering

wheel lever

(pg. 85)

Instrument Cluster

Rear window defroster

control

(pg. 72)

Hazard flasher control

(pg. 188)

Audio system

(pg. 23)

4WD control*

(pg. 169)

Climate controls

(pg. 69)

Auxiliary

power point

(pg. 87)

Possible Variation*

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.

What you should do if the light illuminates

Light turns on (without blinking):

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.

indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to

Instrument Cluster

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light 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.

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 light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted 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

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.

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).

Instrument Cluster

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.

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

Illuminates to ensure the circuit is functional.

ABS

Instrument Cluster

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.

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control is activated.

CRUISE

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.

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.

O/D

OFF

Instrument Cluster

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.

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.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

BeltMinder 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.

Instrument Cluster

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.

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.

Instrument Cluster

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.

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.

Instrument Cluster

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.

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

CLOCK

POWER-VOL

PUSH

AUDIO

DISC1RDM2RPT

345

AM FM

SCAN

AUTO

DISC IN

TRACK

TUNE SEEK

Volume/power control

Ensure that the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.

POWER-VOL

PUSH

Press the control to turn the audio system on. Turn the control to raise or lower the volume.

Press the control again to turn the audio system off.

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.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM control works in radio mode.

AM FM

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. The selected mode will be indicated in the display. If FM stereo is enabled, ST will be illuminated in the display.

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

Entertainment Systems

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move up the frequency band in individual increments.

• Press

to move down the frequency band in individual increments.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

Press and momentarily hold the SEEK control. A beep will sound indicating you have entered seek mode.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

• Press

to find the next 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.

TUNE SEEK

TRACK

TUNE SEEK

TRACK

Tracking feature

The tracking feature works in CD mode.

Tracking feature in CD mode

• Press to advance to the next selection. Press and hold the control to fast forward through the current selection.

• Press

to reverse to the previous selection. Press and hold the control to rewind through the current selection.

TUNE SEEK

TRACK

Entertainment Systems

Scan function

The scan function works in radio mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a sampling of strong stations on the frequency band. Each station will play for approximately 5 seconds.

Press the SCAN control again to remain on a station and disable this mode.

CD select

• To begin CD play (if CD is loaded), press the CD control, or

• Insert the compact disc, label side up into the CD slot (if no CD is loaded). The auto loading mechanism will pull in the CD. There will be a short lapse before play begins.

• The first track of the disc will begin playing. The DISC IN control will illuminate.

• The track number will appear in the display.

To disable CD mode, press the power/volume control.

Treble adjust

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

AUDIO

SCAN

POWER-VOL

PUSH

Press the AUDIO control until TREB is illuminated in the display. Turn the volume control to adjust to the desired level of treble. NOTE: The volume can be adjusted without pressing the AUDIO

function control.

Entertainment Systems

Bass adjust

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

AUDIO

Press the AUDIO control until BASS is illuminated in the display. Turn the volume control to adjust to the desired level of bass.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

AUDIO

Press the AUDIO control until FADE is illuminated in the display. Turn the volume control to adjust the speaker output.

Speaker balance adjust

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

AUDIO

POWER-VOL

PUSH

POWER-VOL

PUSH

POWER-VOL

PUSH

Press the AUDIO control until BAL is illuminated in the display. Turn the volume control to adjust the speakers. NOTE: Approximately 5 seconds after selecting any AUDIO mode

(treble, bass, fade, balance or volume), the system will automatically default to the volume function. To reset these modes, press and momentarily hold the AUDIO control. The unit will beep and CL will appear in the display.

Entertainment Systems

Radio station memory preset

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

Setting memory preset stations

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

2. Select the desired 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.

Auto memory tuning

Auto memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This is especially useful when you are in an area where the local stations are not known.

Starting auto memory tuning

1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM control.

2. Press and momentarily hold the AUTO M (auto memory) control.

3. The audio system will select the five strongest stations on the frequency band. When the stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing.

Press the AUTO M control to recall stations in the auto memory. One station will be selected each time you press the AUTO M control and the auto memory number will be displayed.

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

AUTO

Random play

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

RDM

Entertainment Systems

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.

Repeat play

The repeat play feature works in CD mode and repeats the current CD selection.

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.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a CD.

Setting the clock

• Ensure that the ignition is in the ACC or ON position.

• Press and momentarily hold the

CLOCK

CLOCK control until a beep is heard. The current time will flash in the display.

• Press the

to increase the hours. to increase the minutes.

• Press the CLOCK control again when the desired time is set to activate 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 or is pressed), and the CLOCK control is pressed a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the current time setting is within the first half of the hour (01–29), the hour setting will

RPT

TUNE SEEK

TRACK

Entertainment Systems

automatically reverse one hour. For example, if the original setting is 3:24, the time will change to 3:00. If the clock’s current time setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 minutes), the hour setting will automatically advance one hour. For example, if the original setting is 3:45, the time will change to 4:00.

Changing the display mode

Press the CLOCK control to alternate the display between time and audio.

NOTE: If audio operation is selected while the time mode is on, the selected audio mode will be displayed for 10 seconds, then the display will revert to the time mode.

AM/FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER

CLOCK

Volume/power control

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

Entertainment Systems

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

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.

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