Vehicle Overview

The Mazda Tribute, a sibling to the Mercury Mariner and Ford Escape, got a significant exterior and interior face-lift for 2008. For 2009, Mazda made a slew of mechanical changes designed to improve performance and efficiency, including new four-cylinder and V-6 engines. Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels are offered. A hybrid model is listed elsewhere in the Cars.com Research section. The Tribute seats five and its competitors include the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Chevrolet Equinox.

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    Moonroof
    * Some models. The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. WARNING. Do not let passengers stand up or extend part of their body throu ...

    Automatic transaxle Fluid (ATF)
    Inspecting Automatic transaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly. Measure it as described below. CAUTION. Always check the automatic transaxle fluid ...

    Beep Sounds
    Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver's seat belt i ...