DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches,
see Switches/Locks
2. Power door locks,
see Switches/Locks
3. Fog lamp switch*
Press on/off; on with low
beams only
4. Air vents
5. Turn signals/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
6. Horn/Air bag
7. Wiper/washer control
lever,
see Driver Controls8. Gearshift lever (A/T),
see Transmission
9. Rear window defogger
(style may vary)
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition or after 10 minutes
10. Hazard warning
switch
Push on/off
11. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
12. 4x4 control*,
see Transmission
13. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
14. Auxiliary power point15. Parking brake lever
16. Cruise control*,
see Overhead Console
17. Tilt steering-wheel lever
Push release lever down, tilt
wheel up or down, pull lever
up to lock
18. Hood release handle
Pull to open partially
19. Instrument panel
lighting
To brighten/dim: Rotate
thumb-wheel up/down
20. Dual power mirrors,
see Switches/Locks
21. Fuse panel
Driver’s
View
Quick Tips Mazda 2002 Tribute page 2
page 3
Revised January 14, 2002
Key
Operates ignition
and all locks
SecuriLock™ passive
anti-theft key
Coded transistor in key
activates ignition
Remote keyless entry
system*, see Locks
Tips: Use key number
plate to purchase a new
key; store in safe place
You can lock the lift-
gate by using the key,
pushing the lock but-
ton down or using the
power door lock
switch* on the left
side of the cargo area
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UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips Mazda 2002 Tribute page 18
page 19
Revised January 14, 2002
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
Tire chains
Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only
Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on front
tires; install as tightly as possi-
ble and retighten periodically1 . 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
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned
4. Brake/clutch fluid
reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid, check with cap on
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
Spare tire
Stored under cargo area cover
Jack handle
Stored underneath cargo cover5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box
7. Battery
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Hood latch
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 I-4 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
