Working with the engine on, Opening the hood, Maintenance and specifications – Mazda 2008 Tribute User Manual

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Working with the engine on
• Automatic transmission:

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Block the wheels.

• Manual transmission:

1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in

N (Neutral).

2. Block the wheels.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is
running.

OPENING THE HOOD

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood

release handle located under
the bottom of the instrument
panel.

2. At the front of the vehicle, lift

up on the auxiliary latch handle
located in the center between
the hood and the grille.

3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.

2008 Tribute (j14)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

239

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