2001 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE clutch

DRIVER CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF= Lights off
= Tail, side marker, instrument,
license plate and parking
lights on: Rotate knob (1)
to first notch
= Tail, parking, instrument,
license plate and head-
lights on: Rotate knob
(1) to second notchHigh beams on/off: Push lever
forward to detent/pull back
to detent
To flash high beams: Pull lever
back slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: Move lever
up/down
Wiper/washer control lever
Ignition switch must be in ACC or
ON position
To activate interval wipers: Push
lever down to first detent and
rotate knob (2) to desired speed
To activate wiper normal or
low speed: Push down to
second detent
To activate high speed: Push
lever down to third detentTo activate washer: Pull
lever back
To activate mist: Push lever
up and release
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (3) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wipe: Rotate knob (3) up to ON
To activate rear wash: Rotate
knob (3) to and release
To set speed: Press and release
SET ACC (3) at desired speed;
hold (3) to accelerate
To decelerate: Press and hold
CST (4), release at desired speed;
or tap brake pedal, press and
release (3) at desired speed
Incremental deceleration: Press and
release (4), each tap = minus 1 mphIncremental acceleration: Press and
release (3), each tap = plus 1 mph
To cancel: Tap brake/clutch*
pedal or press OFF button (5)
Return to preset speed (after
braking): Press and release RSM
button (2)
Overhead console*
1. Map/reading light switches
To turn on/off: Press
2. Map/reading light
3. Moonroof switch*
To open: Press and hold
rear of switch
To close: Press and hold
front of switch
To tilt (panel closed):
Press and hold front/rear
of switch to open/close4. Storage compartment*
To open: Press button, then
pull to full open position
5. Garage door opener
button/compartment*
See Owner’s Manual for
installation Cruise control*
Operates above 30 mph
Press and release ON (1)
Driver
Controls
Overhead
Console
Quick Tips Mazda 2001 Tribute page 6
page 7
Revised October 27, 2000
ON
OFF SET
ACC
CSTRSM1
5
2
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4
1
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1
4
2
321
4
5
*Denotes optional equipment

CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Fan control
To increase speed and flow:
Rotate knob clockwise
2. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
OFF = system off, no air flow
= air to floor
= air to floor and
windshield
= defrost, air to
windshield
3. Temperature selection
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwiseAir conditioning system
MAX A/C= cooling with inside
air, air to dash only
A/C= cooling with outside air,
air to dash only
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, air flow selector
knob to
Tips: To prevent moisture
buildup, never drive
with system off
To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select DEF before starting
engine
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift must be in Park or
Neutral to start engine; it must
be in Park to remove ignition key
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
You must press firmly on the
brake pedal and the ignition
must be in the ON position
R = Reverse
Never engage Reverse when
vehicle is moving
N = Neutral
No gear is engaged; vehicle can
roll freely, even on a slight incline,
unless the brakes are appliedD (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Transmission
shifts through four forward gears
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional
gear
D (Overdrive Off)
Press the overdrive switch (1) to
disengage overdrive; an indicator
light on the instrument panel
will illuminate
2 = Second
Place the gearshift lever in second
when accelerating on slippery
roads or to provide additional
engine braking on downgrades
1 = First
Provides maximum engine braking
on steep downgrades4X4 system*
AUTO = Four-
wheel drive
Power at normal
speed to front/rear
axles as required for traction, 4X4
light off
LOCK = Full time power to
front/rear axles, 4X4 light on
To shift from 4X4 AUTO to
4X4 LOCK (any forward speed):
Press switch
To shift from 4X4 LOCK to 4X4
AUTO high (any forward speed):
Press switch
Climate
Controls
Transmission
Quick Tips Mazda 2001 Tribute page 12
page 13
Revised October 27, 2000
A/COFF
MAX
A/C
123
*Denotes optional equipment
1OFF/ON
Manual
transmission
Depress clutch
pedal completely
to start engine and
change gears
Stop vehicle completely before
shifting into reverse
LOCK

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips Mazda 2001 Tribute page 18
page 19
Revised October 27, 2000
1 . Windshield washer reservoir
Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir, Check with engine
off and at normal temperature;
fluid level should be within
MIN and MAX lines
3. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be at cold fill level
or within the cold fill range
when cold
Break-in period
First 1,000 miles: Avoid heavy
repeated brake use; avoid full
throttle, rapid acceleration or
kick-down of transmission; drive
at varying road and engine speeds
Do not tow a trailer for first
500 miles
Do not use special break-in oils
Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS)*
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you theABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure monthly when
tires are cold
See Owner’s Manual for rotation
schedule and chart
Tire pressure
Decal on driver’s door latch
pillar provides tire size and
pressure information
Snow chains
Use Mazda approved cables and
install on front tires only4. Brake/clutch fluid
reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid, check with cap on
5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box
7. Battery
8. Engine oil filler cap
Use SAE 5W-20 oil
9. Hood latch
Spare tire
Stored under cargo area cover
Jack handle
Stored underneath cargo cover 10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; oil level
should be within crosshatched
area of dipstick
11. Automatic transmission
fluid dipstick*
Check with engine on at
operating temperature;
fluid level should be within
crosshatched area
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2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec Engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec Engine
GasolineUnleaded regular
87-octane minimum
15-gallon/
57-liter tank
(2.0 I4)
16-gallon/
61-liter tank
(3.0 V6)
*Denotes optional equipment