Quick Tips Mazda 2003 Tribute page 20
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Revised September 25, 2002
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
o r sooner if needed
A.Change: Engine oil/replace oil filter
B.Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines
and hoses, brake lines and
hoses, disc and drum brakes,
steering operation and linkages,
front and rear suspension ball
joints, driveshaft dust boots,
chassis and body bolts, exhaust
system heat shields, cooling
system, refrigerant amount
Lubricate: All locks and hinges
Replace: Air filter, fuel filter
C.Inspect: Engine valve
clearance (2.0L), hoses and
tubes for emission system
D.Replace: Engine timing belt (2.0L)
†
E.Replace: PCV valve (2.0L)†
F.Replace: Green coolant†
G.Replace: PCV valve (3.0L)†,
spark plugs (platinum-tipped
type), yellow coolant
†, rear
differential oil (for 4WD)This Quick Tips
®guide is provided
by Mazda North American
Operations to make your Mazda
ownership experience more
convenient. It is not intended to
replace your Owner’s Manual.
If you have any questions about
your vehicle, you are invited to
contact your local dealer.
Or if you need additional help,
feel free to call our
Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-222-5500
Monday through Friday,
9 a.m.- 4 :45 p.m., Pacific
9 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Eastern/Central
Tip: For additional service
details, see Owner’s Manual
5,000 miles*
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
A B D
100,000 miles G A A A A B C E
A A F A
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97,500 milesA ©2002 Calcar, Quick Tips®is a trademark
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Mazda North American Operations reserves
the right to change product specifications at
any time without incurring obligations.
*Special operating conditions
†See Owner’s Manual
2003
Reference
Guide for
Controls and
Functions
Quick Tips®
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MAZDA TRIBUTE MAZDA TRIBUTE
TRANSMISSION
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Transmission
Driving Tips
Quick Tips Mazda 2003 Tribute page 16
page 17
Revised September 25, 2002
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
1OFF/ON
Manual
transmission
Depress clutch
pedal completely
to start engine and
change gears
Stop vehicle completely before
shifting into reverse
LOCK
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 periodicallyNever exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
Spare tire
Stored under cargo area cover
Jack handle
Stored underneath cargo cover
Gasoline
Unleaded
regular
87-octane
minimum
16-gallon/
61-liter tank
2.0L/3.0L
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
