2003 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE air filter

WARNING: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Changing the air filter element
1. Loosen the clamp that secures the air inlet tube to the engine air
filter cover and disconnect the tube from the cover.
2. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.
3. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.
4. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.
5. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or
debris and to ensure good sealing.
6. Install a new air filter element.
Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air
filter housing and cover. This
could cause filter damage and
allow unfiltered air to enter the
engine if not properly seated.
7. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps.
8. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
New vehicles are fitted with tires
that have a rating on them called
Tire Quality Grades. The Quality
grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
²Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Maintenance and Specifications
229

A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................125
Accessory delay ..........................61
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..................99, 104
and child safety seats ............101
description ........................99, 104
disposal ............................103, 107
driver air bag ..................101, 106
indicator light .................103, 107
operation .........................101, 106
passenger air bag ...........101, 106
side air bag ..............................104
Air cleaner filter ...............228±229
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................137
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................209
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................125±126
Anti-theft system ........................78
arming the system ....................78
disarming a triggered system ..78
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 27
Automatic transaxle
driving with .............................131
fluid, adding ............................226
fluid, checking ........................226
Automatic transmission ............128
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
Auxiliary power point .................59Axle
refill capacities ........................234
B
Battery .......................................207
acid, treating emergencies .....207
jumping a disabled battery ....169
maintenance-free ....................207
servicing ..................................207
Brakes ........................................124
anti-lock ...........................125±126
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................126
fluid, checking and adding ....225
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specifications .................236
lubricant specifications ..........236
parking ....................................126
shift interlock ..........................128
Break-in period .............................4
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Calculating load ........................149
Capacities for refilling fluids ....234
Cargo area shade ........................66
CD-single .....................................17
Cell phone warning ...................239
Certification Label ....................238
Child safety restraints ..............108
child safety belts ....................108
Child safety seats ......................112
attaching with tether straps ..116
in front seat ............................113
in rear seat ..............................113
Index
240

Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............188
instrument panel ....................190
interior .....................................190
interior trim ............................190
Mazda car care products .......191
plastic parts ............................189
washing ....................................187
waxing .....................................187
wheels ......................................188
wiper blades ............................189
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............44
Clock ......................................26, 39
Clutch
fluid ..........................................228
operation while driving ..........134
recommended shift speeds ....135
Console ........................................66
overhead ....................................58
Controls
power seat .................................81
Coolant
checking and adding ..............209
refill capacities ................213, 234
specifications ..........................236
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................62
Customer
Assistance ..................176±177, 180
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................48
Defrost
rear window ..............................47Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................226
engine oil .................................203
Driving under special
conditions ..................133, 140, 143
sand .........................................142
snow and ice ...........................144
through water .................142, 147
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................169
Emission control system ..........222
Engine ........................................236
cleaning ...................................188
coolant .....................................209
idle speed control ...................207
lubrication specifications .......236
refill capacities ........................234
service points ..................200±201
Engine block heater .................123
Engine oil ..................................203
checking and adding ..............203
dipstick ....................................203
filter, specifications ................206
recommendations ...................206
refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..........................236
Exhaust fumes ..........................123
F
Fluid capacities .........................234
Foglamps .....................................48
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description ..............................138
driving off road .......................139
indicator light .........................138
Index
241

preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................128
Fuel ............................................214
calculating fuel economy .......219
cap ...........................................218
capacity ...................................234
choosing the right fuel ...........216
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................222
detergent in fuel .....................217
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................214, 218±219
filter, specifications ................219
fuel filler door release ..............65
improving fuel economy ........219
octane rating ...................217, 236
quality ......................................217
running out of fuel .................218
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................214
Fuses ..........................................156
G
Garage door opener ....................59
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............218
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................219
Gauges .........................................15
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................17
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................147
calculating ...............................149
definition .................................147
driving with a heavy load ......147location ....................................147
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................147
calculating .......................147, 149
definition .................................147
driving with a heavy load ......147
location ....................................147
H
Hazard flashers .........................155
Head restraints .....................80, 82
Headlamps ...................................48
aiming ........................................50
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............48
flash to pass ..............................49
high beam .................................49
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................48
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................44
Hood ..........................................198
I
Ignition ...............................120, 236
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................112
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................223
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................190
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................49
location of components ............10
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......169
Index
242