TRANSAXLE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Transaxle
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle*
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 applied
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Transaxle shifts
through four forward gears
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear
1 2 D
N R P
1
Manual
transaxle
Depress clutch
pedal completely
to start engine and
change gears
Stop vehicle completely before
shifting into reverseFour wheel drive (4WD)
system*†Your Tribute is equipped with a
4WD system that is always active
and requires no driver input,
Tribute’s intelligent 4WD system
monitors vehicle conditions and
will automatically adjust power
distribution between front and
rear wheels, the 4WD system is
capable of highway, off-road and
winter road conditionsDuring some extreme
off-road events the 4WD
system may go into heat
protection mode (locked
mode), this will help protect
the system, to exit heat
protection mode, stop vehicle
and let it cool down with
engine running 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 downgrades
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
1 . 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
5. 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 transaxle
fluid dipstick**
Check with engine on at
operating temperature; fluid
level should be within
crosshatched area
2.3L Engine
3.0L Engine
Tip: For additional service
details, see Owner’s Manual
Normal maintenance notes
Change engine oil/replace filter
every 5,000*/7,500 miles; rotate
tires every 7,500 miles or sooner
if needed; replace cabin air filter
every 25,000 miles or 24 months
A.Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Inspect: Engine coolant level, brake
fluid level, tire inflation pressure
and tire wear, power steering
fluid level, washer fluid level
Lube: Locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Disc brakes
C.Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter),
fuel lines and hoses, brake lines,
hoses and connections, drum
brakes, steering operation and
linkages, front and rear suspension
ball joints, driveshaft dust
boots, exhaust system heat
shields, chassis/bodybolts and
nuts, cooling system and hoses
Replace: Fuel filterD.Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Replace: Air filter
E.Inspect: Hoses and tubes
for emission system
F. Replace: Spark plugs
Inspect: Engine valve clearance
(2.3 liter), adjust if noisy
G.Replace: PCV valve (3.0 liter),
engine coolant (yellow)
H.Replace: Manual transaxle fluid
Fuel pump
shutoff
Disables fuel
pump after
a substantial
jolt; located in front passenger’s
footwell, by kick panel access cover
To reset: Press down top of
exposed red reset button (1)
WARNING: Do not reset
shutoff switch if you see
or smell fuel
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 A C
H A A D F A
A B C E A A
A D
A B C
A A
A B
5,000 miles*A
97,500 miles
G 100,000 miles
* Special operating conditions
** Denotes optional equipment
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