2001 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE check engine

Many of the world's automakers
issued the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline
specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control
system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide
Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier
about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter. In Canada,
look for fuels that display theAuto Makers' Choiceylogo.
Cleaner air
Mazda endorses the use of reformulated ªcleaner-burningº gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
²The
indicator may come on. For more information on the ªCheck
Engineº indicator, refer to theInstrumentationchapter.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
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After refueling, if the ªCHECK FUEL CAPº indicator comes on and stays
on when you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly
installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap
properly and reinstall it securely. The indicator should turn off after three
driving cycles with the fuel filler cap properly installed. A driving cycle
consists of a cold engine start-up followed by mixed city/highway driving.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the
correct genuine Mazda fuel filler cap is not used.
WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel
filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait
until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others.
WARNING: If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap,
excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the
fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision,
which may result in possible personal injury.
Fuel Filter
For fuel filter replacement, see your authorized Mazda dealership. Refer
to the service maintenance section for the appropriate intervals for
changing the fuel filter.
Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Mazda part. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system
if an authorized Mazda fuel filter is not used.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking
fuel economy measurements during the first 1, 600 km (1, 000 miles) of
driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 3, 000 km±5, 000 km (2, 000 miles-3, 000 miles).
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ....................................83, 88
and child safety seats ..............85
description ..........................83, 88
disposal ......................................92
driver air bag ......................86, 90
indicator light ...............10, 87, 91
operation .............................86, 90
passenger air bag ...............86, 90
side air bag ................................88
Air cleaner filter .......................182
Air conditioning ..........................20
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ...................19, 120
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................171
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................107±108
Anti-theft system ........................65
arming the system ....................65
disarming a triggered system ..66
warning light .............................11
Audio system (see Radio) .........23
Automatic transaxle .................111
driving with .............................113
fluid, adding ............................177
fluid, checking ........................177
Automatic transmission
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
Auxiliary power point .................54
Axle
refill capacities ........................212B
Battery .......................................179
acid, treating emergencies .....179
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....147
maintenance-free ....................179
servicing ..................................179
Brakes ........................................107
anti-lock ...........................107±108
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........10, 108
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....169
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
fluid, specifications .................214
lubricant specifications ..........214
parking ....................................109
shift interlock ..........................111
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....212
Cargo cover .................................55
Certification Label ....................216
Child safety restraints ................92
child safety belts ......................92
Child safety seats ..................93±94
attaching with tether straps ....97
in front seat ..............................95
in rear seat ................................95
LATCH .......................................99
Cleaning your vehicle ...............206
engine compartment ..............208
exterior ....................................207
exterior lamps .........................209
instrument panel ....................210
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interior .....................................210
mirrors .....................................211
plastic parts ............................209
safety belts ..............................211
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................209
windows ..................................211
wiper blades ............................209
woodtone trim ........................211
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............20
Clock ......................................28, 37
Clutch
fluid ..........................................170
operation while driving ..........116
recommended shift speeds ....117
Console ........................................53
overhead ....................................46
Controls
power seat .................................68
Coolant
checking and adding ..............171
refill capacities ................175, 212
specifications ..........................214
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................40
Customer Assistance ........217±218
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................49
Defrost
rear window ..............................19
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................177engine oil .................................165
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
Driving under special
conditions ..................................123
mud ..........................................122
sand .........................................122
snow and ice ...................122, 124
through water .................122, 126
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................147
Emission control system ..........198
Engine ........................................214
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................208
coolant .....................................171
idle speed control ...................179
lubrication specifications .......214
refill capacities ........................212
service points ..................163±164
starting after a collision .........134
Engine block heater .................105
Engine oil ..................................165
checking and adding ..............165
dipstick ....................................165
filter, specifications ................168
recommendations ...................168
refill capacities ........................212
specifications ..........................214
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
F
Fluid capacities .........................212
Foglamps .....................................50
Index
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................210
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................18
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................142
positioning ...............................142
storage .....................................142
Jump-starting your vehicle ......147
K
Keys .......................................61±63
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........39
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................204
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............49
fog lamps ...................................50
headlamps .................................49
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps ...................48, 204
replacing bulbs .......200, 202±204
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Liftgate ........................................56
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 108
anti-theft ...................................11brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................12
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light .............................14
high beam .................................11
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ........................................9
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................8
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................124
GAWR ......................................124
GVWR ......................................124
trailer towing ..........................124
Loading instructions .................126
Locks
childproof ..................................53
doors ..........................................52
Lubricant specifications ...........214
M
Manual transaxle .......................116
fluid, checking and adding ....179
reverse .....................................118
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................212
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................211
fold away ...................................19
side view mirrors (power) .......18
Moon roof ....................................47
Motorcraft parts ........................194
Index
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O
Octane rating ............................192
Odometer .....................................17
Off-Road Driving .......................121
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................165
Overdrive ...................................112
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................57
Parking .......................................118
Parking brake ............................109
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................139
Power door locks ........................52
Power steering ..........................110
fluid, checking and adding ....176
fluid, refill capacity ................212
fluid, specifications .................214
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................110
R
Radio ............................................23
Rear window defroster ...............19
Relays ........................................135
Remote entry system ...........56±57
illuminated entry ......................60
locking/unlocking doors ...........57
panic alarm ...............................57
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................59
replacing the batteries .............58Roof rack ...................................131
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................14, 74±79
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints ....................74±79
cleaning the safety belts ..82, 211
extension assembly ..................80
for adults .............................75±78
for children ...............................92
lap belt ......................................79
warning light and chime ...10, 14,
80±81
Safety seats for children ......93±94
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............74
Seats ............................................67
child safety seats ................93±94
cleaning ...................................210
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................61±63
Servicing your vehicle ..............160
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs, specifications .......214
Special notice ................................3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................214
Speed control ..............................40
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting your vehicle ........102, 105
jump starting ..........................147
Index
229