2008 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE ABS

The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
A 80A Midi EPAS B 125A Midi SPDJB 1 15A* Heated mirror
2 30A** Rear defroster
3 20A** Rear power point (center console)
4 20A** Fuel pump
5 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive power
6 15A* Alternator
7 10A* Reverse lamps
8 20A* Trailer tow parking lamps
9 50A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
10 30A** Front wipers
11 30A** Starter
12 40A** Blower motor
13 10A* A/C clutch
14 15A* Trailer tow turn lamps
15 — Not used
16 40A** Cooling fan 1
17 40A** Cooling fan 2
18 20A** ABS solenoid
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Roadside Emergencies
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WARNING: Add-On Electrical and Electronic Equipment:
Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or
choosing an improper installer could be dangerous. Essential
systems could be damaged, causing engine stalling, air-bag
(SRS) activation, ABS inactivation, or a fire in the vehicle. Be
very careful in choosing and installing add-on electrical
equipment, such as mobile telephones, two-way radios, stereo
systems, and car alarm systems.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may
result from the installation of add-on non-genuine parts or accessories.
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners
who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, refer to the chart below.
If they don’t have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBER PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION 9999 95 062B 08 WORKSHOP MANUAL
9999 95 038G 08 WIRING DIAGRAM 9999 95 014C 08 OWNER’S MANUAL
WORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive
train, body and chassis.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the
entire electrical system.
OWNER’S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and
operation of your vehicle. This is not a technician’s manual.
Please note that your Authorized Mazda Dealership has trained
personnel and special service tools to correctly and safely
maintain Mazda vehicles.
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Customer Assistance
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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. Turn the
blade at a right angle to the
arm.
2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the blade from the arm
and pull the blade away from
the arm to remove it.
3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in theCleaning
chapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
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Maintenance and Specifications
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•Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is
splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated
clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,
or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is
splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse
reaction.
• The Gasoline Distributors, who have converted many stations to
self-service pumps are suggesting an increase of fires caused by static
during refueling, particularly with women. They suggest you not climb
back into your car during refuel as there is a chance you will build up
a new electrical charge and not discharge it by touching anything
metal before you grab the filler nozzle.
WARNING: When refueling always shut the engine off and
never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never
smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under
certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling
excess fumes.
WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can
produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is
pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Be very careful to
put the container on the ground before adding fuel to it.
Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when
filling an ungrounded fuel container:
• Place approved fuel container on the ground.
• DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
• DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
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Maintenance and Specifications
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................166
Accessory delay ..........................48
Air cleaner filter ...............269, 271
Air conditioning manual heating and
air conditioning system ............29
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ..........97, 106, 109 and child safety seats ..............99
description ................97, 106, 109
disposal ....................................113
driver airbag ..............99, 107, 111
indicator light .........106, 109, 112
operation ...................99, 107, 111
passenger airbag .......99, 107, 111
side airbag ...............................106
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................181
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................250
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................166–167
Anti-theft system ........................68
Audio system (see Radio) .........19
Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ............................267
fluid, checking ........................267
Automatic transmission ............173 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................175
fluid, refill capacities ..............271
fluid, specification ..................271
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................25
Auxiliary power point .................46 Axle
lubricant specifications ..........271
refill capacities ........................271
B
Battery .......................................248 acid, treating emergencies .....248
jumping a disabled battery ....207
maintenance-free ....................248
servicing ..................................248
Belt-Minder
...............................92
Booster seats .............................114
Brakes ........................................166 anti-lock ...........................166–167
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............167
fluid, checking and adding ....267
fluid, refill capacities ..............271
fluid, specifications .................271
lubricant specifications ..........271
parking ....................................167
shift interlock ..........................173
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................36
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....271
Cargo area shade ........................55
Cargo management system ........56
Cell phone warning ...................276
Child safety restraints ..............114 child seat belts .......................114
Child safety seats ......................117 attaching with tether
straps .......................................121
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fog lamps ...................................32
headlamps .................................32
headlamps, flash to pass ..........33
instrument panel, dimming .....33
interior lamps .....................35–37
replacing bulbs .........................38
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................35
Liftgate ..................................54, 64
Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........167
Load limits .................................148
Loading instructions .................154
Locks childproof ..................................62
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........271
Lug nuts ....................................206
Luggage rack ...............................57
Lumbar support, seats ...............74
M
Manual transaxle fluid, checking and adding ....269
Manual transmission .................179 fluid capacities ........................271
lubricant specifications ..........271
reverse .....................................180
Mirrors .........................................48 fold away ...................................49
heated ........................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......48
Moon roof ....................................53
Motorcraft parts ........................256
O
Octane rating ............................260 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................244
Overdrive ...................................175
Overheating ...............................206
P
Parking brake ............................167
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................83
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................193
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .............................48
Power point .................................46
Power Seats .................................74
Power steering ..........................172
fluid, refill capacity ................271
fluid, specifications .................271
Power Windows ...........................47
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................173
R
Radio ............................................19
Relays ........................................189
Remote entry system ...........63–64 illuminated entry ................66–67
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
opening the trunk .....................64
panic alarm ...............................65
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................66
replacing the batteries .............65
Roof rack .....................................57
S
Safety defects, reporting ..........225
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