2009 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE Owners Manual (in English)

Page 289 of 304

MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2009  Owners Manual (in English) Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature.

Page 290 of 304

MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2009  Owners Manual (in English) 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. Ifnecessary, refer to Identifying components in the engi

Page 291 of 304

MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2009  Owners Manual (in English) Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 mL) increments through the filler
tube until the level is

Page 292 of 304

MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2009  Owners Manual (in English) WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
1. Release the clamps

Page 293 of 304

MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2009  Owners Manual (in English) MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
ItemApplicationMazda part name or
equivalent Capacity
Brake fluid and (clutch fluid–if equipped) AllHigh Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid

Page 294 of 304

MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2009  Owners Manual (in English) ItemApplicationMazda part name or
equivalent Capacity
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. D

Page 295 of 304

MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2009  Owners Manual (in English) ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine2.5L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 engine
Cubic inches 152 183
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark p

Page 296 of 304

MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2009  Owners Manual (in English) IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehic