2008 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE Quick Tips (in English)

AM/FM STEREO/CD/CD CHANGER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
MP3 folder: Press DIRECT (4) and
desired folder number, system
will advance to selected folder.
5. LOAD
Press to load one disc or auto
load up to six discs.
6. CD slot
7. EJECT
Single CD: Press to eject disc.
CD6 system: Press and select
desired disc slot via memory
preset button, display will read
EJECTING #; when disc is ejected;
display will read REMOVE CD
#, remove disc quickly before
system reloads disc.
8. Memory presets
To set: Tune to desired station,
press and hold until sounds
returns and PRESET # SAVED
appears in display. 1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate to
increase/decrease volume.
2. SHUFFLE
Press to select SHUFFLE (2);
which plays random CD/MP3
tracks or random multi-discs.
3. SCAN
Radio: Press to briefly sample
listenable stations.
CD/MP3: Press to briefly sample
all track on current disc or folder.
4. DIRECT
Press to access desired radio
station, track or MP3 folder.
Radio: Press DIRECT (4), then
press desired radio station
using memory presets.
CD: Press DIRECT (4); DIRECT
TRACK MODE SELECT TRACK
will be displayed; enter desired
track number, system will
begin playing track.
11. TUNE
Rotatefor higher frequency/
lower frequency.
12. MENU
Press (12) repeatedly to cycle
through AUTO PRESET ON/OFF/
RDS ON/OFF/COMPRESSION,
press SEEK/TRACK (18)
to adjust settings.
13. TEXT
To view additional display text;
Press TEXT (13), then press
SEEK/TRACK (18).
14. AUX
Press to access AUX mode,
AUX mode can be used with
external music players.
15. SAT (Satellite Radio)*
Press SAT (15) to access SAT1,
SAT2 and SAT3 modes.
Satellite radio is available only
in the continental United States
with a valid SIRIUS subscription,
see Owner's Manual.19. CAT/FOLD
(Category/Folder)
FM Radio mode: Select from
various music categories, to
change RDS categories, press
MENU (12) until RDS ON is
displayed, press CAT. PRESS UP
OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS
CATEGORY will appear in
display, press SEEK/TRACK
to scroll through categories,
when desired category appears;
press SEEK/TRACK (18) to
find next station playing desired
selection or press SCAN (3) to
sample all station playing.
MP3: Press FOLD (19) and
press SEEK/TRACK to
access next/previous folder.
9. CLOCK
To set: Press CLOCK (9), display
will read SET TIME, use memory
presets to set hours and minutes.
10. SOUND
Press (10) repeatedly to cycle
through BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/
FADE/SPEED COMPENSATION
VOLUME/ALL SEATS, press
SEEK/TRACK (18) to
adjust settings.16. CD
17. AM/FM
Press to select AM/FM1/FM2
frequency band.
18. SEEK/TRACK
Radio: Press for previous/
next listenable station.
CD/MP3: Press for
previous/next track.
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Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
VOLTUNE
OKSCAN
SHUFFLE
CAT/FOLDSEEK/
TRACKSOUND
MENU
TEXT
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AM/FM CD SAT AUX
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*Denotes optional equipment

SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Shoulder belt
height
adjustment
To raise/lower belt:
Squeeze and hold
release buttons (1)
and slide up/down.
WARNING: Make sure
adjuster locks in one
of its positions.
Beltminder
Intermittently sounds chime
and illuminates seat belt warning
lamp when driver’s seat belt
is unbuckled and occupied.
Manual controls
1. Fore/aft adjustment
Raise lever and hold, slide seat,
release lever.
2. Seatback angle
Pull lever up to adjust seatback
angle, release lever at
desired angle.
WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving.
Seat belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion.
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace seat
belt usage.
Always wear your seat belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat.
Even with a deactivation
system, never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant is
in serious danger of being
injured or killed.
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in
the front seating position,
move vehicle seat as far
back as possible.Child-safety seat
To install in rear outboard seats:
Use dual locking mode retractor
seat belts; see Owner’s Manual
for proper installation and child
seat tether and LATCH system
instructions.
WARNING: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and
state or province laws.
Seats
Seats
*Denotes optional equipment
Seat belt emergency
locking mode
Belts lock only on hard acceleration,
braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more.
Automatic locking mode
(all seat belts except
driver’s seat belt)
Must be used when installing
child-safety seat.
To activate: Pull webbing fully
out of retractor, allow belt to
retract until click is heard;
belt will only tighten.
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fully.
Passenger air bag sensing
system,see Getting Started
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3 . Manual lumbar adjustment*
Rotate clockwise/counterclock-
wise to increase/decrease
firmness.
4. Head restraint
To raise/lower: Pull up/hold
release button (8) and push down.
Power driver’s seat*
5. Raise/lower front of seat
Pull/push front of switch up/down.
6. Fore/aft adjustment
Slide entire switch horizontally.
Raise/lower seat cushion
Pull/push entire switch vertically.
7. Raise/lower rear of seat
Pull/push back of switch up/down.
WARNING: Never ride in
a moving vehicle with any
seat in a reclined position
because you will not get
the full protection from
seat belts.
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REAR SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Rear Seats
Cargo Area
Spare tire
1. Spare tire Stored underneath the vehicle.
Removing spare tire: Insert
lug wrench via access hole ( 3),
turn lug wrench handle
counterclockwise to lower
spare tire.
To change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s
Manual.
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare.
Tip: For instructions
and restrictions on use
of temporary spare tire,
see Owner’s Manual.
2. Jack and tools Stored under carpeted
hardboard.
Folding second-row seats
Remove rear seat head restraint
and store under front seat;
pull seat release strap (
1); flip
seat cushion forward; pull
seatback release lever ( 2)
and lower seatback slowly
to flat position.
Returning rear seats to
upright position
Pull seatback upward until
fully locked into upright position;
move seat cushion back into
locked normal seating position;
make sure RED seat unlatched
indicator ( 3) is not visible, reinstall
head restraints to original position.

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TRANSAXLE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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.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.
Manual
transaxle
Depress clutch
pedal completely
to start engine
and change gears.
Tips: Do not shift into 1st
above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur.
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a stand still while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life.
Four 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 conditions.
Transaxle
Transaxle
During 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.

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*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water.
2. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be at cold fill level
or within the cold fill range
when cold.
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system
is cool.
3. Brake/clutch fluid
reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid, check with cap on.4. Air filter
5. Power distribution box
6. Battery
7. Engine oil filler cap
5W-20 engine oil.
8. Hood latch
9. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and
at normal temperature; oil
level should be within
crosshatched area of dipstick.
10. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick*
Check with engine on at
operating temperature; fluid
level should be within
crosshatched area.
Under Hood
Under Hood
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated.
*Denotes optional equipment
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2.3L Engine 3.0L Engine

DRIVING TIPS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Driving Tips
Tire economy and tipsCheck 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
axles if vehicle is 2WD
(with P235/70R16 tires) and
on both axles if 4WD.
Install as tightly as possible
and retighten periodically.
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains.
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 the ABS is
functioning properly; increase pressure
on pedal for maximum braking.
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal.
Do not pump the brakes.
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal.Traction Control System (TCS)
Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine torque.
When TCS detects drive wheel
slippage it lowers engine torque
to prevent loss of traction.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with ABS
and TCS to help control side slip
on slippery surfaces or during
sudden or evasive maneuvering.
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
System determines when corrective
action is needed; by controlling
engine torque and braking
on each wheel.
Tip: For additional service
details, see Owner’s Manual.
Break-in period
First 1,000 miles: Avoid heavy
repeated brake use; avoid full
throttle, rapid acceleration or
kick-down of transaxle; 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.
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 hingesB.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 filter
D.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)
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
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A D
A B C
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5,000 miles*A
97,500 miles
G 100,000 miles* Special operating conditions
** Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual

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Unleaded
Gasoline
87-octane
minimum
16.5-gallon/
62-liter tank
2.3L/3.0L