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S E A T S

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

Shoulder belt
height 
adjustment

To raise/lower belt:
Squeeze and hold
release buttons (

1

)

and slide up/down.

WARNING: Make sure 
adjuster locks in one 
of its positions.

Beltminder

Intermittently sounds chime 
and illuminates seat belt warning
lamp when driver’s seat belt 
is unbuckled and occupied.

Manual controls

1. Fore/aft adjustment

Raise lever and hold, slide seat,
release lever.

2. Seatback angle

Pull lever up to adjust seatback
angle, release lever at 
desired angle. 

WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving.
Seat belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion.
Air bags are supplemental 
and do not replace seat 
belt usage.
Always wear your seat belt
and properly secure children 

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2 and under in the rear seat.

Even with a deactivation 
system, never place rear-facing 
infant-safety seat in front 
of any air bag, an infant is 
in serious danger of being 
injured or killed.
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in 
the front seating position,
move vehicle seat as far 
back as possible.

Child-safety seat

To install in rear outboard seats:
Use dual locking mode retractor
seat belts; see Owner’s Manual 
for proper installation and child
seat tether and LATCH system 
instructions.

WARNING: Use age 
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and 
state or province laws.

Seats

Seats

*Denotes optional equipment

Seat belt emergency
locking mode

Belts lock only on hard acceleration,
braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more.

Automatic locking mode 
(all seat belts except 
driver’s seat belt)

Must be used when installing
child-safety seat.
To activate: Pull webbing fully 
out of retractor, allow belt to
retract until click is heard; 
belt will only tighten.
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fully.

Passenger air bag sensing
system,

see Getting Started

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8

2

1

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6

5

3

3. Manual lumbar adjustment*

Rotate clockwise/counterclock-
wise to increase/decrease 
firmness.

4. Head restraint

To raise/lower: Pull up/hold
release button (

8

) and push down.

Power driver’s seat*

5. Raise/lower front of seat

Pull/push front of switch up/down.

6. Fore/aft adjustment

Slide entire switch horizontally. 

Raise/lower seat cushion

Pull/push entire switch vertically.

7. Raise/lower rear of seat

Pull/push back of switch up/down.

WARNING: Never ride in 
a moving vehicle with any 
seat in a reclined position
because you will not get 
the full protection from 
seat belts.

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Summary of Contents for 2008 Tribute

Page 1: ...65 days a year call 1 800 866 1998 Mazda bumper to bumper Limited Warranty and Powertrain Warranty Engineers design and build every Mazda to give you driving pleasure now and far down the road We re s...

Page 2: ...io system see Audio Systems 15 Climate control panel see Climate Controls 16 Heated seats see Climate Controls 17 Auxiliary input jack Connect portable music device to in vehicle audio system 18 Stora...

Page 3: ...otherwise the seat mounted side air bag will be enabled PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator 1 will be illuminated to remind you the passenger air bag is deactivated See Owner s Manual for complete details...

Page 4: ...in end of knob 1 will also operate wipers Rear wiper washer 0 OFF 1 Intermittent Rotate knob 2 to first notch 2 Normal speed Rotate knob 2 to second notch Rear wash wiper cycle Rotate knob 2 to third...

Page 5: ...tightened Anti theft on Throttle control powertrain Illuminates when a powertrain or throttle body fault has been detected dealer inspection required if indicator remains on Tire Pressure Monitoring S...

Page 6: ...ter 25 seconds or if IKT lock button is pressed Liftgate Vehicle must be unlocked before opening liftgate or liftgate window To open liftgate window Press right side button 3 under rear license plate...

Page 7: ...ight mirror Rotate control switch 1 left right tilt in direction of desired mirror movement Tip To lock mirrors in place rotate control switch to center position Power windows Operate with ignition in...

Page 8: ...activate WARNING Do not use recirculated air mode in cold weather windows may fog and hamper vision 7 MAX A C Distributes cooled recirculated air through instrument panel vents for maximum cooling 8 A...

Page 9: ...ON OFF COMPRESSION press SEEK TRACK 18 to adjust settings 13 TEXT To view additional display text Press TEXT 13 then press SEEK TRACK 18 14 AUX Press to access AUX mode AUX mode can be used with exter...

Page 10: ...tboard seats Use dual locking mode retractor seat belts see Owner s Manual for proper installation and child seat tether and LATCH system instructions WARNING Use age appropriate child restraints see...

Page 11: ...uctions and restrictions on use of temporary spare tire see Owner s Manual 2 Jack and tools Stored under carpeted hardboard Folding second row seats Remove rear seat head restraint and store under fro...

Page 12: ...raking on downgrades 1 First Provides maximum engine braking on steep downgrades Manual transaxle Depress clutch pedal completely to start engine and change gears Tips Do not shift into 1st above 20 m...

Page 13: ...o MAX mark with DOT 3 fluid check with cap on 4 Air filter 5 Power distribution box 6 Battery 7 Engine oil filler cap 5W 20 engine oil 8 Hood latch 9 Engine oil dipstick Check with engine off and at n...

Page 14: ...mines 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 repeat...

Page 15: ...65 days a year call 1 800 866 1998 Mazda bumper to bumper Limited Warranty and Powertrain Warranty Engineers design and build every Mazda to give you driving pleasure now and far down the road We re s...

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