2001 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE check oil

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
Introduction
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Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. Illuminates when the oil
pressure falls below the normal
range when the engine is running.
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.
Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and carechapter.
Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)
Illuminates when 4x4 switch control
is turn to the ON position.
NOTE:If the light continues to
flash have the system serviced.
Door ajar
Illuminates when any door, liftgate
or liftgate window is open.
Instrumentation
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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).
²2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine
FULL ADD
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²3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
²Oil levels above the MAX or FULL mark may cause engine damage.
Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only
certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine
oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX or FULL mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap
clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it is seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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NOTE:State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may
restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze
additive. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should
be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
WARNING: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant
reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm
engine and cooling system components.
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the
windshield.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in the service maintenance section. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water, which
equates to a freeze point of -36É C (-34É F). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014±R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the ªcold fullº of ªcold fill rangeº level in the
coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions
in theAdding Engine Coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50±50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
²freeze protection down to -36É C (-34É F).
²boiling protection up to 129É C (265É F).
²protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
²an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolant
gauge.
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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
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