Mazda TRIBUTE 2003 Owner Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 3 Instrument Cluster 8

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 15

Entertainment Systems 17

AM/FM stereo with CD 17 AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash six CD 27

Climate Controls 44

Manual heating and air conditioning 44

Lights 48

Headlamps 48 Turn signal control 50 Bulb replacement 51

Driver Controls 56

Windshield wiper/washer control 56 Steering wheel adjustment 58 Power windows 60 Mirrors 61 Speed control (Cruise control) 62

Locks and Security 69

Keys 69 Locks 69 Anti-theft system 74

Seating and Safety Restraints 79

Seating 79 Safety restraints 89 Air bags 99 Child restraints 108

Table of Contents

Driving 120

Starting 120 Brakes 124 Transmission operation 128 Vehicle loading 147 Trailer towing 149

Roadside Emergencies 155

Hazard flasher switch 155 Fuses and relays 156 Overheating 162 Jump starting 169 Wrecker towing 174

Customer Assistance 176

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 186

Cleaning 187 Maintenance and Specifications 192

Engine compartment 200 Engine oil 203 Battery 207 Fuel information 214 Air filter(s) 228 Refill capacities 234 Engine data 236

Accessories 239 Index 240

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Introduction

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 a bold WARNING statement. 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.

Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.

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 Event Data Recorder

The computer in your vehicle is capable of recording detailed data potentially including but not limited to information such as:

• the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and passengers,

• information about the performance of various systems and modules in the vehicle, and

• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status potentially including information related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but not limited to vehicle speed.

This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or near crash event. This stored information may be read out and used by:

• Mazda Motor Company.

• service and repair facilities.

• law enforcement or government agencies.

• others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such

information.

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.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

WARNING: Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Do not use your vehicle as an ambulance, as it is not equipped with an ambulance preparation package.

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 Lower Anchor

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Traction Control

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Introduction

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Windows Power Window Lockout

Personal Alarm System Feature

Engine Coolant

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

Check fuel cap

MAX

MIN

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. 48)

Headlamp and turn

signal control

(pg. 48)

Windshield wiper/washer

control

(pg. 56)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 10)

Power mirror

control* (pg. 61)

* if equipped

Instrument panel

dimmer/dome light

control

(pg. 49)

Hood release handle

Speed controls*

(pg. 62)

(pg. 198)

Driver air bag

(pg. 99)

Manual tilt steering

column lever

(pg. 58)

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Rear window defroster

control

(pg. 47)

Hazard flasher control

(pg. 155)

Audio system

(pg. 17)

4WD control*

(pg. 137)

Climate controls

(pg. 44)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 59)

Cigarette lighter

*if equipped

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 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

indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to

light illuminates

light to illuminate.

poorly.)

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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

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.

Check fuel cap: 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 re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Instrument Cluster

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.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by an authorized Mazda dealer.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equpped): If the ABS light stays

illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake system warning light also is illuminated.

BRAKE

ABS

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.

Instrument Cluster

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Low coolant (if equipped):

Illuminates when the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is low and more needs to be added, refer to

Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

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

Overdrive off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the

light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately.

O/D

OFF

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Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive is engaged, refer to the Driving chapter.

Note: If the light continues to flash, have the system serviced.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilocky Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. Refer to

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

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated, refer to the Driver Controls chapter.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door, liftgate, or liftgate window is open.

Turn signals: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

CRUISE

Safety belt warning chime:

safety belts. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the

ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Sounds to remind you to fasten your

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GAUGES

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “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 and let the engine cool. Refer to

Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

WARNING: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury. Do not remove the cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Entertainment Systems

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 incdicator 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.

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.

Entertainment Systems

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

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

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

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

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

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.

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

Entertainment Systems

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.

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.

Entertainment Systems

Press the audio control until MID appears in the display.

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.

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.

Entertainment Systems

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 (if equipped)

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.

The cassette’s top side is playing when 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.

is illuminated in the display.

is illuminated in the

Entertainment Systems

Press the VOL (Volume) control to stop cassette play.

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.

Entertainment Systems

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.

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.

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

on the TRACK control

Random play

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

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.

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 SCAN on the hour set control to adjust the hours.

3. Press AUTO-M on the minute set control to adjust the minutes.

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 a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the clock’s current time setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 min), the hour setting will automatically advance one hour.

Changing the display mode

The display can be changed to alternate between the clock and the audio. When the clock mode is selected, the time is displayed.

Entertainment Systems

Press the CLOCK control to alternate the display.

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

AM/FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE AND COMPACT DISC PLAYER/CHANGER (IN-DASH CD CHANGER)

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 incdicator 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.

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.

Entertainment Systems

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

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

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.

to find the next

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

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.

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