2005 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE garage door opener

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open the
storage compartment. The door will
open slightly and can be moved to
full open.
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:
•Remove the Velcro pad (2) from
the storage compartment door
(3).
•Place Velcro (5) on aftermarket
transmitter (6) opposite of
actuator control (8).
•Measure the thickness (4) of the
aftermarket transmitter (6).
•Remove the rubber actuator (1)
from the storage compartment
(7) by pulling the rubber actuator
(1) forward and twisting at the
same time.
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Note: The length of the rubber actuator (1) is critical.Use care in
cutting it to length. If the rubber actuator (1) is cut too much the
aftermarket transmitter (6) will not activate the garage door opener. If
the rubber actuator (1) is cut too long, the storage compartment door
(3) will not close properly. Excessive force to close the storage
compartment door (3) may cause the door latch to break.
•Per the table below, cut the rubber actuator (1) to the proper length
based on the thickness (4) measured in the third step.
ApproximateThickness of Transmitter(GDO)
inches mmCut to Bottom of
Notch
Less Than
1/4 6.35 No Cut
7/8 22.00 Notch 2
1.0 26.00 Notch 4
1–3/16 32.00 Notch 6
•Reinstall the rubber actuator (1) in the storage compartment (7) by
twisting and pushing it back into the slot.
•Install the transmitter (6) on to storage compartment door (3)
aligning the actuator control (8) with the rubber actuator (1). Close
the storage compartment door (3) to verify proper fit. Do not force
the storage compartment door (3) or you may break the door latch. If
the rubber actuator (1) is the proper length the storage compartment
door will close. Press the storage compartment door (3) to activate
the transmitter (6).
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
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comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................246
detergent in fuel .....................242
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................238, 242–243
filter, specifications ................243
fuel filler door release ..............54
improving fuel economy ........243
octane rating ...................241, 256
quality ......................................241
running out of fuel .................242
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................238
Fuses ..................................184–185
G
Garage door opener ....................46
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................243
Gauges .........................................19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................21
fuel gauge ..................................21
odometer ...................................21
tachometer ................................21
trip odometer ............................21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................152
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................152
H
Hazard flashers .........................183
Head restraints .....................70, 73
Headlamps ...................................33aiming ........................................35
bulb specifications ....................38
daytime running lights .............33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................33
Heating
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................31
Hood ..........................................223
I
Ignition ...............................158, 256
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................111
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................247
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................213
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
location of components ............14
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........158
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................38
cargo lamps ...............................35
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