Mazda Tribute Guide

2009 m{ZD{ TRIBUTE
SMART START GUIDE
Optional equipment shown.
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Key
Panic
Alarm
Open
Liftgate
Window
Lock Unlock
1
ONE TOUCH INTEGRATED START (OTIS)
Operates the ignition, all locks and the panic alarm.
To start the engine, turn the key and release.
SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft key
A coded chip in the key activates the ignition.
The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)
allows you to lock the vehicle by pressing
the button. Press again within 3 seconds
to relock the doors and hear the horn beep.
Unlock the driver’s door by pressing the
button. Press again within 3 seconds
to unlock all doors.
Engage the panic alarm by pressing and
holding the button for 1-1/2 seconds.
The horn will sound. Press again to stop
the panic alarm, or turn the ignition to the ON
or START position. The panic button functions
only with the ignition in the LOCK position.
Open the liftgate window by pressing the
button twice within 3 seconds.
One step door unlocking
One step unlocking of all doors, the liftgate and
liftgate window is available. To enable one step
door unlocking, press and hold both and
buttons for 4 seconds; the parking lights will flash
twice. Repeat the procedure to return to the two
step door unlocking procedure.
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2
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
This feature turns on headlamps, park lamps and tail lamps when the
button is pressed using the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT). Lamps
automatically turn off if the ignition is turned on, after a 25-second time
delay, or if the IKT button is pressed.
Note: Use the key number sticker on the key to purchase a new key; store the
sticker in safe place, away from the vehicle.
Liftgate Control Button Liftgate Window Control Button
LIFTGATE
Unlock the liftgate with the keyless entry transmitter or the
power door lock.
To open the liftgate window
  Push the right side control button.
To open the liftgate
  Push the middle control button.
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3
Seats
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED DRIVER SEAT
Slide/Tilt Switch
Push forward or backward to slide the
seat bottom. The seat can also be raised,
lowered or tilted with this control.
Lumbar Adjustment
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase support
and counterclockwise to decrease support.
The adjustment knob is located on the inboard
side of the driver’s seat.
Recline Lever
Pull the lever up to adjust
the seatback angle.
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Folding down the seatbacks
1 After checking that the rear seats are clear, remove the rear seat
head restraints and store under the front seat.
2Pull the seat cushion release strap, and flip the seat cushion forward.
3Pull the seatback release lever (on top of the outboard side of the
seat) toward the front seat and rotate the seatback down to the
flat position.
Returning the seatbacks to the upright position
1Lift the seatbacks upright until they lock into position and the
RED seat unlatched indicator on the seatback release lever is
not visible.
2Rotate the seat cushion down into the seating position, making
sure that the seat cushion is locked.
3Reinstall the head restraints to the original position on
the seatbacks.
SPLIT-FOLDING REAR SEATBACKS
The rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide more space in
the cargo area
Seat Cushion
Release Strap
Seatback
Release Lever
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Driver’s View
5
TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT
HIGH BEAMS/
WIPER/WASHER
INSTRUMENT
PANEL LIGHTING/
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTING
CONTROL
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE (behind
steering wheel)
TILT STEERING
ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE
CONTROL
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Driver’s View
6
PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF
INDICATOR
DISPLAY
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE
CONTROL
HEATED SEATS
AUXILIARY
POWER POINT
ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESC)
AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK
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Instrument Cluster
7
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Active
Throttle Control/
Powertrain
Security Indicator
Door Ajar
Charging System
Check Engine
Headlight High Beam
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
FUEL GAUGE
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Please see Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations
TACHOMETER ODOMETER/
TRIP ODOMETER
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ODOMETER/
TRIP ODOMETER SELECTOR
Turn Signal/
Hazard Warning
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Engine Oil Pressure
ABS
(Antilock Brake System)
Low Fuel
Seat Belt
Overdrive Cancel/
Grade Assist Indicator
Illuminates when overdrive
is off and grade assist has
been turned on.
Cruise Control
Check Fuel Filler Door
Brake
SPEEDOMETER
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
P!
BRAKE
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Feature Highlights
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TURN SIGNALS/HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS/
WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Headlight High Beam Operation
To turn high beams ON, push the lever forward.
To turn high beams OFF, pull the lever back one position.
To flash high beams, pull the lever back all the way and release.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of
the wipers; rotate toward you to decrease the speed of the wipers.
Pushing the end of the stalk inward will dispense washer fluid and
the wipers will make several passes across the windshield.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rotate the rear window wiper/washer inner control to the
desired speed.
0 = OFF
1 = Intermittent
2 = Normal speed
= Rear wash/wiper cycle, hold as desired
Windshield Wiper/
Washer Control
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer Control
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