Mazda 2008 Tribute Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 14)

DRIVING TIPS

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Driving Tips

Tire economy and tips

Check 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 hinges

B. 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/body bolts 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

A

A C

A

A D F

A

A B C E

A

A

A D

A B C

A

A

A B

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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