2009 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE spark plugs

SCHEDULE 1
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method)
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles),
whichever comes first)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
x 1000 Miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.6 75 82.5 90
(x 1000 Km) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96) (108) (120) (132) (144)
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance (for 2.5L
engine) Audible inspect every 75,000 miles (120,000 km), if
noisy, adjust
Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR
Oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
Drive belts (tension) 2.5L engine II
3.0L engine II I
PCV valve (for 3.0L
engine) *1 Replace every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs 2.5L engine Replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km) 3.0L engine Replace every 90,000 miles (145,000 km)
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner filter RR
Fuel lines and hoses *1 II I
Hoses and tubes for
emission *1
I
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system and hoses II I
Engine coolant (yellow) Replace at first 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or
72 months; after that, every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
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SCHEDULE 2
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method)
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles),
whichever comes first)
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
x 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
(x 1000 Km) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance (for 2.5L
engine) Audible inspect every 75,000 miles (120,000 km), if
noisy, adjust
Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil (for Puerto Rico) Replace every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) (or 3 months)
Oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
Drive belts (tension) 2.5L engine I 3.0L engine II
PCV valve (for 3.0L
engine) *1 Replace every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs USA 2.5L engineReplace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
USA 3.0L
engine Replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)
Other *2 Replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner filter Puerto Rico RR
Others R
Fuel lines & hoses *1II
Hoses and tubes for
emission *1
I
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Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles),
whichever comes first)
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
x 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
(x 1000 Km) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
Exhaust system heat shields II
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these
items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all
maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or miles (kilometers)
period to ensure long-term reliability. Refer to Fuel filterin theMaintenance and
Specifications chapter for fuel filter replacement requirements.
*2 If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the spark plugs every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or shorter.
a) Repeated short-distance driving.
b) Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation.
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates.
*3 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be changed.
*4 The wheel lug nuts must be retightened to the proper specifications at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation, at any wheel change, or at any other time the wheel
lug nuts have been loosened. Refer to Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification in the
Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification.
OWNER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable
operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualified service technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
•Brake and clutch fluid level
• Engine coolant level
• Engine oil level
• Washer fluid level
At Least Monthly
• Tire inflation pressures
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
• Automatic transmission fluid level
• Power steering fluid level
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Roof rack .....................................64
S
Safety defects, reporting ..........246
Safety restraints ............93, 97–101Belt-Minder ...........................103
extension assembly ................102
for adults ...........................98–100
for children .............................124
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................95
seat belt maintenance ............140
warning light and
chime ...............................102–103
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................132
Safety seats for children ..........128
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................296
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....19
Satellite Radio Information ........32
Scheduled Maintenance ...........253
Seat Belt Maintenance .............140
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints)..93, 97–101
Seats ............................................82 child safety seats ....................128
heated ........................................88
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................77
Servicing your vehicle ..............259
Setting the clock .........................19
Side-curtain airbags system
(if equipped) .............118, 120–121
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......295 Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................293
Speed control ..............................57
Starting your
vehicle ........................178–179, 181 jump starting ..........................228
Steering wheel tilting .........................................50
Stereo CD-MP3 .....................................19
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................50
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ....159
Tires ...................................143–144 alignment ................................152
care ..........................................148
changing ..........................218, 220
checking the pressure ............148
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................158
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................152
safety practices .......................151
sidewall information ...............154
snow tires and chains ............164
spare tire .........................216, 218
terminology .............................145
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................144, 148
Towing .......................................171 recreational towing .................176
trailer towing ..........................171
wrecker ....................................234
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