2001 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 4WD open hood

OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under
the bottom of the instrument
panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in the center between the hood and the grille.
3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the service maintenance section for the appropriate intervals for
checking the engine oil.1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual
transmissions).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
² 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine
FULL
ADD
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
² Fog lamps (if equipped)
² High-mount brakelamp
² Brake lamps
² Turn signals
² License plate lamp
² Tail lamps
² Back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.
Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by
pulling rearward.
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9. Install rubber boot on the lamp assembly.
10. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until it ªsnaps.º
Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamps bulbs
The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp assembly by pulling it rearward.
4. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in
reverse order.
Replacing front position lamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood. The position lamps are located on the bottom half ofeach headlamp.
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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized Mazda dealer.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.
² (A) 2.4 meter (8 feet)
² (B) Center height of lamp to ground
² (C) 7.6 meters (25 feet)
² (D) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the
vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works
well). The center of the lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the
headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. Cover the left-hand headlamp with an opaque
cloth.
A
D
B
C
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Four-Wheel Drive vehiclesdescription ..............................120
driving off road .......................121
indicator light ...................12, 121
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................110
Fuel ............................................189 calculating fuel economy .......194
cap .....................................14, 193
capacity ...................................212
choosing the right fuel ...........192
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................197
detergent in fuel .....................193
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................189, 193, 195
filter, specifications ................194
fuel pump shut-off switch .....134
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........194
low fuel warning light ................9
octane rating ...................192, 214
quality ......................................192
running out of fuel .................193
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuses ..................................135±136
G
Garage door opener ....................47
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......14, 193
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................194
Gauges .........................................15 engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................16 tachometer ................................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....124 calculating ...............................126
definition .................................124
driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................124 calculating .......................124, 126
definition .................................124
driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
H
Hazard flashers .........................134
Head restraints ...........................69
Headlamps ...................................49 aiming ......................................205
bulb specifications ..................204
daytime running lights .............49
flash to pass ..............................50
high beam ...........................11, 50
replacing bulbs .......................200
turning on and off ....................49
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................20 heating and air conditioning
system .......................................20
Hood ..........................................162
I
Ignition .................................39, 214
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .................93±94
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................199
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