Vehicle Preparation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Perform ALL safety steps required to start and run vehicle tests. Apply parking brake, place shift lever firmly into PARK position (NEUTRAL on manual transmission) and block drive wheels.
Turn off ALL electrical loads: radios, lamps, A/C, blower and fans.
Start engine and bring up to normal operating temperature before running Quick Test.