2008 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE manual transmission

Item Application Mazda part name or
equivalent Capacity
Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle
(2WD) API service GL-4
SAE 75W-90 2.4 quarts (2.3L)
2
Manual transaxle
(4WD) 2.5 quarts (2.4L)
2
Automatic transaxle
fluid Automatic
transaxle MERCON

VATF
3
10.2 quarts (9.6L)
4
Rear axle fluid 4WD SAE 80W-90 Axle
Lubricant 2.4 pints (1.15L)
5
Windshield washer fluid All Ultra-Clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate 4.8 quarts (4.5L)
Fuel tank All — 16.5 gallons (62.5L)1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Do not mix different colors or types of
coolant. Do not use Mazda Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding
engine coolant in this chapter.2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with
the vehicle on a level surface.3Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
V should only use MERCON
V fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON
/MERCON
V. Refer toscheduled maintenance to determine
the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause
transmission damage.4Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set
by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.5Fill from 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6mm to 14mm) below bottom of fill hole.
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information: 1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) /
Restraint System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label . The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Five-speed manual 3
Four-speed automatic 4
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XX RC: XXDSO:
WB BRK INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR XXXXX
XXX X XX X XX X XX XXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX-XXXXXXX-XX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN
EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
TYPE: XXX XXXXX
DATE:
XX/XX GVWR: XXXXXLB/ XXXXX KG
FRONT GAWR: XXXXL REAR GAWR: XXXXLB
AT XXX kPa/XX PSI COLD AT XXX kPa/ XX PSI COLD
XXXX
KG WITH
XXXX/XXXXXXX TIRES
XXXX.XX RIMS XXXX
KG WITH
XXXX/XXXXXXX TIRES
XXXX.XX RIMS
FOR MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
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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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Safety restraints ..............81, 85–89 Belt-Minder
.............................92
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .............................86–88
for children .....................113–114
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................83
seat belt maintenance ..............91
warning light and chime ....91–92
Safety seats for children ..........117
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................274
Scheduled Maintenance ...........232
Seat Belt Maintenance ...............91
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ............81, 85–89
Seats ............................................72 child safety seats ....................117
heated ........................................76
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................68
Servicing your vehicle ..............238
Side-curtain airbags system
(if equipped) .............107, 109, 111
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......273
Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................271
Speed control ..............................49
Starting your
vehicle ........................161–162, 164 jump starting ..........................207
Steering wheel controls ......................................52
tilting .........................................43 T
Tilt steering wheel ......................43
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....143
Tires ...................................127–129 alignment ................................136
care ..........................................132
changing ..........................199, 201
checking the pressure ............132
inflating ...................................130
label .........................................142
replacing ..................................133
rotating ....................................136
safety practices .......................135
sidewall information ...............138
snow tires and chains ............148
spare tire .........................196, 199
terminology .............................129
tire grades ...............................128
treadwear ........................128, 132
Towing .......................................154 recreational towing .................160
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................213
Transaxle fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................269
Transmission automatic operation ...............173
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....173
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................267
fluid, refill capacities ..............271
lubricant specifications ..........271
manual operation ....................179
Trunk ...........................................64
Turn signal ..................................35
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