2011 MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE Owners Manual (in English)

NOTE:After the described period, continue to follow the described
maintenance at the recommended intervals.
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 (Months or miles [km], whichever
comes first)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Miles x 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90
(Km x 1,000) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96) (108) (120) (132) (144)
ENGINE
Engine oil and filter1RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine valve clearance (2.5L) Audible inspection every 75,000 miles (120,000 km);
adjust as necessary
Drive belt tension 2.5L I I
3.0L I I I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs 2.5L Replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)
3.0L Replace every 90,000 miles (144,000 km)
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner filter R R
Fuel tank Fill with a full tank of regular unleaded fuel every
3,000 miles (5,000 km) when use of E85 is 50% of the
time or greater
Fuel lines and hoses
2II I
Emission tubes and hoses2I
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I IIIII
Engine cooling system and hosesII I
Engine coolant Replace at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months;
every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months
thereafter
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Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Months or miles [km], whichever
comes first)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Miles x 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90
(Km x 1,000) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96) (108) (120) (132) (144)
CHASSIS AND BODY
Brake lines, hoses and
connectionII I
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Drum brakes I I I
Rear differential fluid (4WD
only)
3Replace every 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
Rotate tires, check wheel lug
nut torque
4Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Tire inflation and wear I I I I I I I IIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I
Power steering fluid level I I I I I I I IIIII
Manual transmission fluid Replace every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Automatic transmission fluid Replace every 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
Front and rear suspension ball
jointsII I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and
bodyII I
Exhaust system heat shields I I I
Locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level I I I I I I I IIIII
1Change engine oil and replace oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months when use of E85 is 50% of the time or greater.
2According 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.
3If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be
changed.
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4The 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 toWheel
lug nut torque specificationsin theTires, Wheels and Loading
chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification.
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 (Months or miles [km], whichever
comes first)
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
Milesx1,000 5 1015202530354045505560
(Km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
ENGINE
Engine oil and filter (except Puerto
Rico)
1RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil and filter (Puerto Rico)
1Replace every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months
Engine valve clearance (2.5L) Audible inspection every 75,000 miles
(120,000 km); adjust as necessary
Drive belt tension 2.5L I
3.0L I I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs 2.5L US engine Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
3.0L US engine Replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)
All others
2Replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner filter Puerto Rico R R
All others R
Fuel tank Fill with a full tank of regular unleaded fuel every
3,000 miles (5,000 km) when use of E85 is 50%
of the time or greater
Fuel lines and hoses
3II
Emission tubes and hoses3I
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Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Months or miles [km], whichever
comes first)
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
Miles x 1,000 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
(Km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Engine cooling system and hoses I I
Engine coolant Replace at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or36 months thereafter
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS AND BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connection II
Disc brakes IIII
Drum brakes II
Rear differential fluid (4WD only)
4Replace every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Rotate tires, check wheel lug nut
torque
5Rotate tires every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
Tire inflation and wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I
Power steering fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Manual transmission fluid Replace every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Automatic transmission fluid Replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Front and rear suspension ball joints I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body I I I I
Exhaust system heat shields I I
Locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
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1Change engine oil and replace oil filter every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or
three months when use of E85 is 50% of the time or greater.
2If 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.
3According 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.
4If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be
changed.
5The 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 toWheel
lug nut torque specificationsin theTires, 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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Retightening lug nuts
•Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
•Refer toWheel lug nut torque specificationsin theTires, Wheels
and Loadingchapter for the proper lug nut torque specification.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle, we providescheduled maintenance
informationwhich makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Information to
find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Genuine Mazda parts are designed and built
to provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING:A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been
running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot.
You could be burned. Don’t inspect the coolant system or add coolant
when the engine is hot.
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and
all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
1. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, set the
parking brake and shift to P (Park). For vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission, set the parking brake, press and hold the
clutch pedal, place the gearshift in 1 (First), and release the clutch
pedal.
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
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Working with the engine on
1. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, set the
parking brake and shift to P (Park). For vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission, set the parking brake, press and hold the
clutch pedal, place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and release the
clutch pedal.
2. Block the wheels.
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.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under
the bottom of the instrument
panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift
up on the auxiliary latch handle
located in the center between
the hood and the grille.
3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.5L I4 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped)
4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power distribution box
7. Battery
8. Engine coolant bleed valve
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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