Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Do not race the engine.
- Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
- Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts.
See also:
Interior
The Tribute still has seating for five, and there's a center console storage
compartment that Mazda says is big enough to hold a laptop. The rear seat is
split 60/40, and the Tribute has just shy ...
Rear Seat
WARNING:
Do not stack cargo higher than the
seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatbacks, and
placing articles on the rear seat is
dangerous. During sudden braking
or a ...
Floor Mat
WARNING:
Make sure the floor mats are hooked
on the retention pins to prevent them
from bunching up under the foot
pedals:
Using a floor mat that is not secured
is dangerous as it will interfere ...


