U N D E R H O O D
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips
Mazda
2001 Tribute
page 18
page 19
Revised October 27, 2000
1. Windshield washer reservoir
Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir,
Check with engine
off and at normal temperature;
fluid level should be within
MIN and MAX lines
3. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be at cold fill level
or within the cold fill range
when cold
Break-in period
First 1,000 miles: Avoid heavy
repeated brake use; avoid full
throttle, rapid acceleration or
kick-down of transmission; 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
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
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
Snow chains
Use Mazda approved cables and
install on front tires only
4. Brake/clutch fluid
reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid, check with cap on
5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box
7. Battery
8. Engine oil filler cap
Use SAE 5W-20 oil
9. Hood latch
Spare tire
Stored under cargo area cover
Jack handle
Stored underneath cargo cover
10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; oil level
should be within crosshatched
area of dipstick
11. Automatic transmission
fluid dipstick*
Check with engine on at
operating temperature;
fluid level should be within
crosshatched area
6
1
2
3
9
8
10
7
5
4
6
5
4
1
2
3
9
11
8 10
7
2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec Engine
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec Engine
Gasoline
Unleaded regular
87-octane minimum
15-gallon/
57-liter tank
(2.0 I4)
16-gallon/
61-liter tank
(3.0 V6)
*Denotes optional equipment
