2004 Mazda Tribute Owner's Manual - Page 134

Driving If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off repeatedly when the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF control is pressed, there may be a transaxle electronic system malfunction. You should contact your authorized Mazda dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle could occur. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for start-up on slippery roads or to give you more R D21 engine braking to slow your vehicle ODO on downgrades. To avoid damage to the engine and/or transaxle do not go faster than 108 km/h (68 mph) when in this gear. You can upshift from 2 (Second) to overdrive at any time. 1 (First) Use 1 (First) for when added engine braking is desired when descending R D21 steep hills. ODO The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper gear to ascend any grade without any need to shift to 1 (First). To avoid damage to the engine and/or transaxle do not go faster than 56 km/h (35 mph) when in this gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to overdrive at any time. WARNING: When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in Park (P). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running. Never leave children in an unattended vehicle. If you do not take these precautions, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. 134