Mazda Tribute (2011 year). Instruction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Manual

Fasten Safety Belt

Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side

Child Seat Lower
Anchor

Child Seat Tether
Anchor

Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System

Parking Brake System

Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based

Parking Aid System

Stability Control System

Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield
Defrost/Demist

Rear Window
Defrost/Demist

Power Windows
Front/Rear

Power Window Lockout

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage
Compartment Release

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant
Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas

Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid
Level

MAX

MIN

Service Engine Soon

Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter

Jack

Check Fuel Cap

Low Tire Pressure
Warning

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was accurate at the time of printing.
Mazda may change the contents without notice.

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Multi-function lever

(pg. 51)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 12)

Hazard flasher control

(pg. 218)

Headlamp control

(pg. 40)

Parking brake release

(pg. 194)

Speed controls*

(pg. 59)

Hood release

(pg. 271)

Steering wheel controls*

(pg. 61)

* if equipped

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Climate controls

(pg. 36)

Audio system

(pg. 19)

Auxiliary input jack

(pg. 27)

Dynamic stability control

(pg. 195)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 55)

* if equipped

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Shown in standard measure. Metric similar.

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.

Service engine soon: The service
engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the on position to check
the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon
light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine
soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board
diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid

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heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.

If the service engine soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at
the first available opportunity.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel

system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.

Check fuel cap fill inlet:
Illuminates when the fuel cap fill
inlet may not be properly closed.
Continued driving with this light on
may cause the Service engine soon
warning light to come on, refer to
Easy Fuel “no cap” fuel system in the Maintenance and Specification
chapter.

Brake system warning light: To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the on position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or
by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a
brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your authorized dealer.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking

performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and
the risk of personal injury.

BRAKE

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS): If
the ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately by an
authorized Mazda dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the
brake system warning light also is illuminated.

WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to
illuminate, have the system serviced immediately by an

authorized Mazda dealer. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake
system is disabled but normal braking is still effective unless the brake
warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Airbag readiness: If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned to on, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately by an authorized Mazda dealer. A chime will sound
when there is a malfunction in the indicator light.

Seat belt: Reminds you to fasten
your seat belt. A Belt-Minder

威

chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your seat belt. Refer to the
Seating and Safety Restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder

威 chime feature.

Charging system: Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
If it stays on while the engine is
running, there may be a malfunction
with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related
component.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer to Engine oil in
the Maintenance and
Specifications chapter.

ABS

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AdvanceTrac

威: Flashes

momentarily when the
AdvanceTrac

威/traction control is

active. If the light remains on, have
the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more
information.

AdvanceTrac

威 off: Illuminates solid

when the traction control has been
disabled by the driver. Flashes for
3 seconds and turns solid when
trailer sway is disabled by driver.
Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or
begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For
more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this
chapter).

Cruise control/Speed control:
Illuminates when the cruise
control/speed control is activated.
Turns off when the cruise
control/speed control system is
deactivated, refer to the Instrument
cluster chapter.

Overdrive cancel and grade
assist (if equipped): Illuminates
when the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off
and the grade assist function has
been turned on, refer to the Driving chapter.

OFF

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Anti-theft system: Flashes when
the SecuriLock

威 Passive Anti-theft

System has been activated.

Throttle control/Powertrain:
Illuminates when a powertrain fault
has been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is open.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake on chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left on and
the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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GAUGES

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Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature
gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H” and
“C”). If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

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WARNING: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding
coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause

serious injury. Do not remove the cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.

Odometer: Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.

TRIP A/B: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. To
reset, tap on the trip SELECT/RESET button to toggle the display
between the TRIP A and TRIP B. Holding the SELECT/RESET button for
two seconds will reset the trip odometer to zero.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.

Fuel gauge: Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the on position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

The arrow near the fuel pump icon
indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound
system

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Mazda strongly recommends that

drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws.

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for
up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front
door is opened.

Note: Your vehicle is equipped with
a unique audio system. If your
display shows six small circles in the
display, your audio system is a CD6
system. If not, your system is a
Single CD system.

Setting the clock
To set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use the
memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time–hours and
minutes and press OK. The clock will then begin from that time.

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AM/FM Radio

/ VOL (Power/Volume): Press

to turn the radio on/off. Turn the
knob to increase/decrease volume.

If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
nominal listening level when the
ignition is turned back on.
AM/FM: Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

TUNE: Turn the knob to go
up/down the frequency band in
individual increments.

DIRECT: Press DIRECT and then select the desired radio frequency
(i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset numbers (0–9).

SEEK/TRACK: Press
SEEK/TRACK

to access the

previous/next strong radio station.

SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations.

MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): When
tuned to any station, press and hold
a preset button until sound returns
and PRESET # SAVED appears in
the display. You can save up to 30
stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and
FM2.
Saving presets automatically (Autoset)– Autoset allows you to set the
strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set
preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO
PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use

SEEK/TRACK

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turn AUTO PRESET ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to
initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you press
another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate; the
10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1 will
begin playing.

If there are fewer than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last
one in the remaining presets.

RDS Radio

Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search
RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC,
COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.

To activate: Press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the
display. Use

SEEK/TRACK

to turn RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is

OFF, you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view
the station name or type.

CAT/FOLD(Category/Folder): This feature allows you to select from
various music categories.

To change RDS categories: Press MENU repeatedly until RBDS ON/OFF
appears in the display. Use

SEEK/TRACK

or turn the tune knob

to turn RDS ON. Press CAT/FOLD. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE
RDS CATEGORY will appear in the display. Press

to scroll

through all possible categories. When the desired category appears in the
display, press

SEEK/TRACK

to find the next station playing that

selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that
category of music.

CD/MP3 Player

CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the
system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded,
NO DISC will appear in the display.

LOAD:
For a single CD system– This control is not operational. To load a CD,
simply insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot.
For a CD6 system– Press LOAD. When the display reads SELECT
SLOT, choose the desired slot number using memory presets 1–6. When
the display reads LOAD CD #, load the desired disc, label side up. If you
do not choose a slot within five seconds, the system will choose for you.
Once loaded, the first track will begin to play.

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To auto load up to six discs– Press and hold LOAD until the display
reads AUTOLOAD #. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system
will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the
discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the disc
in preset #1 will begin to play.

Press the number preset buttons (1–6) to choose the disc you want to
play.

EJECT:
For a single CD system– press EJECT to eject the CD.
For a CD6 system– press EJECT and select the desired CD slot by
pressing the corresponding memory preset number. The display will read
EJECTING #. When the system has ejected the CD, the display will read
REMOVE CD #. Remove the CD. If you do not remove the CD, the
system will reload the disc.
To auto eject all loaded discs– Press and hold EJECT. The system will
eject all discs and prompt you when to remove them.

Play/Pause: Press to

play/pause a track when playing a
CD.

SEEK/TRACK: Press
SEEK/TRACK

to access the

previous/next track.

CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder):

In MP3 mode only– Press CAT/FOLD and then press
SEEK/TRACK

to access the previous/next folder.

SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc or
MP3 folder.

DIRECT:

In CD mode– Press DIRECT. The display will read DIRECT TRACK
MODE SELECT TRACK. Enter the desired track number using the
memory preset buttons (0–9). The system will then begin playing that
track.

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In MP3 folder mode– Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons
(0–9) of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific
folder.

TEXT:

In MP3 mode only– Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album (AL), Folder
(FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available.

In TEXT MODE– Sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When the < / > indicator is active, press TEXT and then

press

SEEK/TRACK

to view the additional display text.

COMPRESSION: Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON/OFF

appears in the display. Use

SEEK/TRACK

to switch between

ON/OFF. When COMPRESSION is ON, the system will bring the soft and
loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

SHUFFLE: Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off and begin/stop random play.
The system will only shuffle the disc currently playing.

Satellite Radio (if equipped)

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS

威 radio

subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

SIRIUS: Press to access satellite radio mode, if equipped. Press
repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes.

TUNE/OK: Turn the knob to go to
the next / previous available
SIRIUS

威 satellite station.

DIRECT: Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using
the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OK
and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits,
the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You may
cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is
entered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system
will continue playing the current station.

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