Mazda Tribute HEV How to Use download pdf (Page 13)

TRANSAXLE

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

electronically-controlled

Continuously Variable

Transaxle (eCVT)

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 (Drive)

For normal driving conditions,

D position provides best

fuel economy.

L = Low

Provides maximum engine braking

but will reduce fuel economy.

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.

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.

1. Windshield washer

reservoir

Fill with windshield washer

fluid, not water.

2. Brake fluid reservoir

Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3

fluid, check with cap on.

3. 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.

Transaxle

Under Hood

4. Air filter

5. Battery

6. Hood latch

7. Power distribution box

8. Engine oil filler cap

5W-20 engine oil.

9. Engine oil dipstick

Check with engine off and

at normal temperature; oil

level should be within

crosshatched area of dipstick.

10. Motor/Electronics (M/E)

coolant reservoir

Check M/E coolant level

when engine is cold, use

same coolant for both engine

and M/E reservoir.

Tip: Check all fluids with

vehicle parked on a level

surface and engine off

unless otherwise stated.

R

N

D

L

P

*Denotes optional equipment

†

See Owner’s Manual

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