2002 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE seats

SPECIAL NOTICES
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING: By operating other electronic equipment (e.g.
mobile telephone without exterior aerial) electromagnetic
fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle
electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of
the equipment manufacturers.
WARNING: Please read the sectionAir bagin theSeating and
safety restraintschapter. Failure to follow the specific
warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag.
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 theWarranty Guidethat is provided to you along with
your Owner's Guide.
Introduction
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²(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the
temperature is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner will
automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
Operating tips
²In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in
Defrost mode before driving. This will reduce fogging on your
windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate
control system as desired.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather
conditions, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF or
MAX A/C position.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather
conditions, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF
position.
²Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle's climate control
system should be left in any position other than the MAX A/C or OFF
when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº
through the outside air inlet duct.
²Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle's climate
control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm
weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in
cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the
windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Once the vehicle has been ªaired outº, operate the climate
control system as desired.
²Do not put objects under the front seat which may interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield and underneath the hood).
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce visibility through your windshield. Avoid
placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects
may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition
to, damaging the climate control system.
Climate Controls
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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.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Cargo and dome lamp
Rear cargo lamp equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
²the doors are closed and the
control is in the ON position.
²the control is in the DOOR
position and any door is open.
²the headlamp control is rotated
fully counterclockwise.
When the control is in the OFF
position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors or fully rotate
the headlamp control.
Dome lamps and map lamps
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.
OFF
Lights
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SEATING
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
Your vehicle's seats are equipped with head restraints which are
vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit
head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to
raise and lower the head restraints.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down.
Push side control and push down on
head restraint to lower it.
Adjusting the front manual seat
WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving. Sudden braking or a collision could cause
serious injury. Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
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Move the rear of the control up or
down to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.
Move the control in the directions
shown to move the seat forward,
backward, up or down.
REAR SEATS
Head restraints (if equipped)
Your vehicle's seats may be equipped with head restraints which are
vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit
head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to
raise and lower the head restraints.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down.
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Push control to lower head restraint.
Folding down rear seats
1. Raise the rear seat head
restraint and remove.
2. Place the head restraints under the front passenger seat for storage.
3. Pull the seat release control.
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6. Rotate seatback down into load
floor position.
WARNING: Make sure seat
belt buckle heads are not
trapped underneath the
seatback and that the seat belt
buckle heads are fully
extended towards the front of
the vehicle. Seat belt buckle
heads may break if they are
trapped underneath the
seatback as the seatback is
rotated down.
NOTE:Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the
seatback.
Returning the rear seats to upright position
1. Pull seatback up and into
upright position making sure
seatback locks into place. While
holding the seatback, pull the
release and push seatback
backward into the desired
position.
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To install the rear cushion
1. Push the cushion to the inboard
side of the vehicle.
2. Make sure that the hinges are
locked into place.
Folding down rear seats
1. Raise the rear seat head
restraint and remove.
2. Place the head restraints under the front passenger seat for storage.
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