Mazda 2008 B2300 Truck manuale d’uso

Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 12 W arning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 17 Entertainment Systems 19 AM/FM stereo 19 AM/FM stereo with single CD 21 AM/FM stereo with CDX6/MP3 26 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 32 Satellite radio information 35 Climate Controls 39 Heater only 39 Manual heating and air conditioning 40 Lights 42 Headlamps 42 T urn sig[...]

Seating and Safety Restraints 69 Seating 69 Safety restraints 71 Airbags 86 Child restraints 94 Tires, Wheels and Loading 106 T ire information 109 T ire inflation 110 T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 124 V ehicle loading 129 T railer towing 135 Recreational towing 144 Driving 146 Starting 146 Brakes 151 T ransmission operation 156 Roadside [...]

Maintenance and Specifications 213 Engine compartment 223 Engine oil 227 Battery 233 Engine coolant 235 Fuel information 241 Air filter(s) 258 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 260 Engine data 264 Accessories 268 Index 269 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or b[...]

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 W arning W ARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemic[...]

W ARNING: In the event of an accident the Fuel pump shut-off switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). T o reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter . SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION W [...]

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New V ehicle Limited W arranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage and Corrosion Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance W arranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the W arranty Inf[...]

Special instructions For your added safety , your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. W ARNING: Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter . Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury . W ARNING: Front seat mounte[...]

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. V ehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’ s Manual Protecting the Environment Fasten Seat Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Parking Aid Syste[...]

V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Power W indow Lockout Personal Alarm System Feature Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant T emperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery A void Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan W arning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passe[...]

Headlamp control (pg. 42) Instrument panel dimmer control (pg. 43) Instrument cluster (pg. 12) Speed control* (pg. 57) Hood release (pg. 222) Driver air bag (pg. 86) Parking brake release (pg. 153) T urn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 53) * If equipped 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 10[...]

4wd control* (pg. 162) Audio system (pg. 19) Passenger airbag indicator (pg. 91) Auxiliary power point* (pg. 54) Climate control system (pg. 39) Cigar lighter* (pg. 55) Auxiliary input jack* (pg. 32) * if equipped 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 11[...]

W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES W arning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’ s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains [...]

W ARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter , the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Check the fuel filler cap if this light remains on. Continued dr[...]

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected; have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer . Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to [...]

Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible , switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter . W ARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Foglamps: Illuminates when the fo[...]

NOTE: If the light continues to flash have the system serviced. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. T urns off when the speed control system is disengaged. T urn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn sign[...]

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the e[...]

T rip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. Press the button once until “TRIP” appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). T o reset the trip, press and hold the control again for approximately 2 seconds, until the trip reading is 0.0 miles (kilometers). T o toggle between trip and odometer , press and r[...]

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Mazda strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell pho[...]

2. CLK —T o set the time: Ensure that your audio system is turned off. Press and hold CLK until the hours flash in the display . Press AUDIO to adjust the hours. Press and hold CLK again until the minutes flash. Press AUDIO to adjust the minutes. T o set the display mode: Press repeatedly to toggle between Clock mode and frequency mode. 3. AUDIO:[...]

7. ON/OFF/V olume: Press to turn the system ON/OFF . T urn to adjust the volume levels. If the volume is set above a certain level, and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back to a “nominal” listening level when the ignition is turned back on. AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible system (if equipped) 1. CD eject: Press [...]

3. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media. 4. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to scroll through the following modes and use / to make an adjustment in those modes. SA TELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped): Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press SEEK to enter into the satellite radio menu. P[...]

select either RETURN or CANCEL. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS. • DELETE ALL SONGS: Press SEEK to delete all song’ s from the system’ s memory . The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press SEEK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED. Note: If there are no songs [...]

5. TUNE : Press to manually go down/up ( / ) the radio frequency and also to select various settings in menu mode. 6. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play the current CD/MP3 tracks in random order . In MP3 directory mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random order . 7. REPEA T : Press to repeat the current CD/MP3 track. The sel[...]

In CA TEGOR Y MODE, press SEEK to select a channel within that category . Press SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected category . Press and hold SEEK to fast seek through the previous /next channels. In TEXT MODE, press SEEK to view the previous/additional display text. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscr[...]

15. ON/OFF/V olume: Press to turn ON/OFF . T urn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD/MP3 is already present in the system, the dis[...]

1. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands. 2. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD/MP3 is already in the system, the disc will start playing. 3. AUX: Press to access AUX modes. T o return to radio mode, press AM/FM. If equipped with Satellite Radio, press AUX to cycle through SA T1, SA T2 SA T3 (Satellite Radio mode, if available) and[...]

SA TELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped): Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press SEEK to enter into the satellite radio menu. Press / to cycle through the following options: • CA TEGOR Y : Press SEEK to enter category mode. Press MENU to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Pre[...]

• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press SEEK to delete all song’ s from the system’ s memory . The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press SEEK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS. • ENABLE ALER TS / DISABLE ALER TS: Press SEEK to enable/d[...]

8. TUNE/DISC:In radio mode, press to manually go down/up ( / ) the radio frequency , or to access another CD/MP3. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 9. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in random order . In MP3 directory mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random order . 10. CO[...]

15. SEEK/TRACK:In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press / to access the previous/next strong station or track. In MP3 directory mode, press to select the next/previous track in the current directory . In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. In CA TEGOR Y MODE, press SEEK to select a channel within t[...]

18. LOAD: Press to load a CD/MP3. T o load a CD/MP3 disc to a specific slot, press LOAD and select the slot number by pressing the memory preset buttons. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs. 19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3, label side up. Auxiliary input jack (Line in) Y our vehicle may be equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The A[...]

6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE IN appears in the display . Y ou should hear audio from your portable music player although it may be low . 7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls. T roubleshooting: [...]

Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • T errain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • [...]

Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached. CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pen[...]

• Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower , a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute. Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal interference. Y our radio display may display NO SIGNAL to indicate the interference. SIRIUS satellite[...]

Radio Display Condition Action Required ACQUIRING Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for the selected channel. No action required. This message should disappear shortly . SA T F AUL T Internal module or system failure present. If this message does not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiv[...]

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information not available. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly . NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly . NO SIGNAL Loss of sign[...]

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. T emperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control. : Distributes outs[...]

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. T o increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. W ARNING: Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR COND[...]

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow , ice or leaves from the air intake[...]

HEADLAMP CONTROL T urns the lamps off. T urns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. T urns the headlamps on. Foglamp control (if equipped) The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the or position and the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps [...]

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) T urns the headlamps on with a reduced output. T o activate: • the ignition must be in the ON position and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp. W ARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or du[...]

switch from the full dim position to the full Dome/ON position to reset. This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have problems fixing the alignment of yo[...]

3. T urn on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. Locate the high intensity area of the beam pattern and place the top edge of the intensity zone even with the horizontal reference line (4). If the top edge of the high intensity area is not even with the horizontal line, follow the next step to adjust it. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster for [...]

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. INTERIOR LAMPS Courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped) The courtesy lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on. • the remote entry controls are pressed an[...]

Function Number of bulbs T rade number Park/turn/side marker lamps (front) 2 3157 A (amber) Headlamps 2 9007 Fog lamps (if equipped) 2 9006 Hi-mount brake lamp 1 922 Rear stop/tail lamps 2 4157K or 3157K Rear turn lamps 2 3156 Rear license plate lamps 2 194 Backup lamps 2 3155 Dome lamp 1 912 Map/dome-SuperCab (if equipped) 2 904 Map/dome-Regular C[...]

W ARNING: Children and Halogen Bulbs: Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous. Serious injuries could be caused by dropping a halogen bulb or breaking in some other way . Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children. T o remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Reach behind the lam[...]

tabs in the lamp assembly . When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly . 2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the rear of the socket by rotating clockwise until you feel a “stop.” 3. Install the electrical connector into t[...]

5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise. 7. Align the lamp on the vehicle and push to snap in place. 8. Install the screw on lamp assembly . Replacing stop lamp/tail lamp/sidemarker lamp/turn lamp/backup lamp bulbs These bulbs are located in the same po[...]

Replacing fog lamp bulbs W ARNING: Handling Halogen Bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be caused by the flying glass. If the glass portion of the bulb is touched with bare hands, body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode wh[...]

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper . T o change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb socket. 2. T wist the socket counterclockwise and remove. 3. Pull out the old bulb from socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assemb[...]

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER W indshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers (from desired interval to low or high speed position); rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. W indshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. ?[...]

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. W ARNING: Adjusting the steering wheel while the veh[...]

The auxiliary power points are located on the instrument panel. Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). T o prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W . If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer [...]

Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows. • Push down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open. • Pull up and hold the switch to close. One touch down Allows the driver’ s window to open fully without holding the control down. Push the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly . The window wi[...]

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) W ith speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. W ARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery , o[...]

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. Disengaging speed control T o disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or • [...]

Reducing speed while using speed control There are three ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the CST - control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. • Press and release the CST - control to operate the T ap-Down function. Each tap will decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal or th[...]

Deactivating overdrive Press the T ransmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the end of the gearshift lever . The O/D Off indicator light will illuminate on the instrument cluster . The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive. T o return to normal overdrive mode, press the T ransmission Control Switch again. The O/D Off indicator [...]

Activating bed extender Theft Deterrent Device: The following procedure can be done with the bed extender in the stowed or extended position. 1. Locate the Phillips head screw in the middle of the vertical brace in front of the locking clip. 2. T urn the screw counterclockwise until you hear an audible click. 3. T o deactivate, turn the screw clock[...]

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. Y ou should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency . If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft system, your keys are coded to your vehicle; using a non-coded key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your deal[...]

Y our vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key . • lock all the vehicle doors without a key . • activate the personal alarm. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to your authorized dealer in order to aid [...]

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. T o replace the battery: 1. T wist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT T AKE[...]

transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming. How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters Y ou must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this s[...]

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery sa[...]

V ehicles equipped with the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft system behave as follows: • When the ignition is in the 1(OFF/LOCK) position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds for a total of 10 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock™ system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator [...]

1. Insert a previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. T urn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. T urn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, and remove the coded key from the ignition. 4. W ithin ten seconds of rem[...]

SEA TING Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) W ARNING: Never adjust the driver’ s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. The seat could slide too far leaving you unable to operate vital controls just when you need them. W ARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Sittin[...]

Pull lever located at the side of the seat cushion up to adjust seatback. 60/40 seat (if equipped) T o gain access to the storage compartment in your armrest (if equipped), lift the latch to open lid. The 60/40 seat cupholder (if equipped) is detachable for cleaning. • Firmly grasp the bottom of the cup holder and pull up. T o re-attach: • Slid[...]

T o return seat to original position, slide the seat bottom back, then push the seatback up to lock it in place. The seat will lock, and you will have to use the release bar to move the seat back to the original position. REAR SEATS Center facing jump seat (four–door Cab Plus 4) (if equipped) T o open, pull seat assembly down, then raise seatback[...]

• Front passenger sensing system • Passenger Airbag Off indicator light. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), seat belt pretensioners, front seat belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor , and in[...]

Driver ’s seat position sensor The driver’ s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System™ to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing[...]

Front seat belt usage sensors The front seat belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger seat belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System™ to tailor the airbag deployment and seat belt pretensioner activation depending upon seat belt usage. Refer to Seat belt usage sensors later in [...]

If any of these things happen, even intermittently , have the Personal Safety System™ serviced at an authorized dealer immediately . Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions W ARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hi[...]

W ARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific seat belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair . 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only . Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the seat belt around your neck over the inside shoulder . 3) Never[...]

W ARNING: The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. Failure to position the lap belt correctly may cause serious injury in an accident. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). T o lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle[...]

movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply , or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination seat belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. Automatic locking mode (outboard front passenger seating position only) for use with child safe[...]

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. W ARNING: After any vehicle collision, the entire seat belt system should be checked for proper operation by an authorized de[...]

• Regular Cab and four–door Cab Plus 4 T o lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down. T o raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place. W ARNING: Position the seat belt height adjusters so that the belt rests acro[...]

shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Mazda recommends that all seat belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However , if the collision was min[...]

Belt-Minder 姞 The Belt-Minder 威 feature is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the seat belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver’ s and front passenger’ s seat belt is unbuckled. The Belt-Minder 威 featur[...]

If... Then... The driver’ s or front passenger’ s seat belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON... The Belt-Minder 威 feature is activated - the seat belt warning light illuminates and the warni[...]

Reasons given... Consider ... ⬙ The people I’m with don’t wear belts ⬙ Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. ⬙ I have an airbag ⬙ Airbags offer greater protection when used with seat belts. Frontal airbags are not design[...]

• The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger seat belts are unbuckled W ARNING: While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder 威 , this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviv[...]

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The airbag supplemental restraint system is designed to work in conjunction with the seat belts to help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term “supplemental restraint” means the airbags are intended as a supplement to the seat belts. Airbags alone ca[...]

W ARNING: Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. Always wear your seat belt. W ARNING: Airbags have been known to kill or injure a child in front facing child restraints. When placing a child safety seat in a front seating position including th[...]

W ARNING: National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant’ s chest and the driver air bag module. W ARNING: Never place your arm or feet over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Steps you can take to p[...]

Children and airbags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. W ARNING: Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat. W ARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear -facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-fac[...]

The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amo[...]

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness lights will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness lights will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If a[...]

• the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time, W ARNING: Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the back seat (if equipped). When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing sys[...]

the indicator lamp remains lit even after this, then the occupant should be advised to ride in the back seat. Occupant Pass Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Passenger Airbag Empty seat Unlit Disabled Small child in child safety seat or booster Lit Disabled Small child with seat belt buckled or unbuckled Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled After all occupants[...]

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Mazda Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of this Owner’ s Manual. The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat cushion. For most obje[...]

NOTE: Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. W ARNING: Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat. Children and seat belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child [...]

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these children are still too small for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly , which could increase the risk of serious injury . T o improve the fit of both the[...]

T ypes of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield and use the lap/shoulder belt. If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child’ s head (top of ear level) [...]

Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder . The drawings below compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably cl[...]

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’ s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly , the child may be injured in a sudden stop or co[...]

W ARNING: Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’ s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly , the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts (front outboard passenger seat only) 1. Pos[...]

3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until y[...]

7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with knee on the child seat. 8. Allow the seat belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. T o[...]

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): • Bucket seats • 60/40 seats W ARNING: Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor . W ARNING: Never attach two child safety [...]

3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. The tether anchor is located on the rear lower portion of the passenger seat. 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor . W ARNING: If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guide[...]

Center seating location 60/40 seats with folding armrest When installing a child safety seat in the center position, route the tether strap over the center arm rest and clip it to the center anchor . W ARNING: If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. Refer to the[...]

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to per[...]

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as necessary . Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the Driving chapter . Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications ch[...]

• Narrower — to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV’ s and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versa[...]

T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the ac[...]

Glossary of tire terminology • T ire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry . • T ire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of man[...]

Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if required. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended[...]

door . The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or T ire Label. When weather temperature changes occur , tire inflation pressures also change. A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tir[...]

7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary rep[...]

W ARNING: Age T ires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather , storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear . However , heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loadi[...]

W ARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus L T -metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Mazda. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the T ire Label which is locat[...]

It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair . The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Mazda Motor Corporation may affect the operation of your T ire Pressure[...]

Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your vehicle seems to pull to one side, vibrate or shake when you’re driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Have a qualified technician at a Mazda dealer check the wheel alignment [...]

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (A WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 118[...]

Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Mazda dealership to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: Y our vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that [...]

4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter . 6. 95: Indicates the tire’ s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry . Y ou may find this information in your Owner[...]

8. U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number (TIN): This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For exa[...]

13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer’ s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or T ir[...]

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by the T ire and Rim A[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard[...]

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. W ARNING: The T ire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically ([...]

When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle. T o restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have th[...]

Low T ire Pressure W arning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Solid W arning Light T ire(s) under -inflated 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter . 2. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’ s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the T ire Label ([...]

Low T ire Pressure W arning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing W arning Light Spare tire in use Y our temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality . For a description of how the system functions under these conditions, refer to When your temporary sp[...]

any tire is under -inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS W ARNING: Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of tim[...]

provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’ s weight ratings, with or without a trailer , from the vehicle’ s T ire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb W eight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full[...]

Example only: Cargo W eight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GA W (Gross Axle W eight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 2008 B[...]

GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door . The total load on each axle must never exceed its GA WR. Note: For trailer towing information r[...]

GCW (Gross Combined W eight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing [...]

W ARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury . Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’ s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight o[...]

to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 [...]

4x2 w/manual transmission Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight - lb. (kg) Maximum frontal area of trailer - ft 2 (m 2 ) Regular Cab 2.3L All 4,800 (2,177) 1,600 (725) Equal to frontal area of vehicle 3.0L* 3.73 6,000 (2,722) 2,640 (1,197) 50 (4.64) 3.0L* Dual Sport 4.10 6,000 (2,722) 2,540 (1,152) 50 (4.64) Cab Plus[...]

4x4 w/manual transmission Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight - lb. (kg) Maximum frontal area of trailer - ft 2 (m 2 ) Regular Cab 3.0L* All 6,000 (2,722) 2,360 (1,070) 50 (4.64) 4.0L All 7,000 (3,175) 3,300 (1,496) 50 (4.64) Cab Plus 4 4.0L All 7,000 (3,175) 3,140 (1,424) 50 (4.64) For high altitude operation, red[...]

4x2 w/automatic transmission Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight - lb. (kg) Maximum frontal area of trailer - ft 2 (m 2 ) Cab Plus 4 2.3L 4.10 5,500 (2,495) 2,100 (953) Equal to frontal area of vehicle 3.0L* 3.73 6,000 (2,722) 2,440 (1,106) 50 (4.64) 3.0L* Dual Sport 4.10 6,000 (2,722) 2,280 (1,034) 50 (4.64) 4.0L [...]

4x4 w/automatic transmission Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight - lb. (kg) Maximum frontal area of trailer - ft 2 (m 2 ) Regular Cab 3.0L* 3.73 6,000 (2,722) 2,340 (1,061) 50 (4.64) 4.0L All 9,500 (4,309) 5,760 (2,612) 50 (4.64) Cab Plus 4 4.0L All 9,500 (4,309) 5,600 (2,540) 50 (4.64) For high altitude operation,[...]

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches For towing trailers up to 2,000 lb. (907 kg), use a weight carrying hitch and ball which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue loads throu[...]

T railer lamps T railer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. Using a step bumper The optional step bumper is equipped with an integral h[...]

Refer to the following chart for information regarding the factory-equipped trailer tow connector: T railer tow connector Color Function Comment 1. Dark Green T railer right-hand turn signal Circuit activated when brake pedal is depressed or when ignition is on and right-hand turn signal is applied. 2. Y ellow T railer left-hand turn signal Circuit[...]

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually . • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur . Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. T railer towing tips • Practice turning, st[...]

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability , emissions and reliability . Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water . Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repa[...]

• Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Do not exceed a distance of 50 miles (80 km). • Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed. • Put 4x4 switch in 2WD mode (4x4 only) • The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no damage is done to the internal transfer case components. For 4x4 vehicles with an automatic transm[...]

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY , allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, you must depress the ignition release lever to release t[...]

When starting a fuel-injected engine, don’t press the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter . W ARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the e[...]

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake is set. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor . 3. T urn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (ST ART). If there is diffi[...]

• steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See W arning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive crankin[...]

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly . If your vehicle is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the sy[...]

• Be sure that areas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear of all combustibles such as petroleum products, dust, rags, paper and similar items. • Be sure that the engine block heater , heater cord and extension cord are solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord to become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or [...]

travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle’ s anti-lock brake system. NOTE: The ABS performs a self-check after you start th[...]

ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with t[...]

rear brakes, the vehicle’ s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy . STEERING Y our vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering u[...]

• Loose or worn suspension components T RACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the T raction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. The axle may exhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low vehi[...]

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the O[...]

W ARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly . See your authorized dealer . Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped) This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive T ransmission Shift Strategy . Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal tran[...]

W ARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). T urn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) W ith the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse).[...]

2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever . • W ill not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in[...]

Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission. Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will reduce the life of the clutch.[...]

3. T urn the ignition off. W ARNING: Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully . Removing the key T urn the ignition off, push the release lever (located above the ignition), then turn the key toward you and remove the key . If your vehicle gets stuck in mud [...]

4WD system indicator lights • 4x4 - Momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started. Illuminates when 4H (4WD High) is engaged. • 4x4 LOW – Momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started. Illuminates when 4L (4WD Low) is engaged. Using the electronic shift 4WD system 2H (2WD High) - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and [...]

2. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, depress the clutch. 3. Move the 4WD control to the desired position. • If shifting into 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4WD LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete. • [...]

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be safer to stay on the apron or sh[...]

Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid “over -driving” your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency . Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control, not more. Additionally , smooth variations of [...]

When driving through water , determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly . If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Once through water , always try the brakes. W et brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly[...]

Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. A void sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. When braking, apply the brakes as you normally would. In order to al[...]

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition. Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Us[...]

The fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the right side of the passenger footwell, behind the fuse panel door . T o reset the switch: 1. T urn the ignition OFF . 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. T urn the ignition ON. 5. W ait a few seconds and return the key [...]

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A T an T an — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Y ellow Y ellow Y ellow Blu[...]

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 5A Instrument panel dimmer switch 2 10A T railer tow park lamps 3 10A Right low beam headlamp 4 10A Left low beam headlamp 5 5A Windshield wiper module (RUN/ACCY) 6 10A Radio (RUN/ACCY), Door switch illumination 7 5A Not used (spare) 8[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 10 10A Cluster (RUN/ST ART), 4x4 module (RUN/ST ART) 11 10A Smart Junction Box (SJB) (Logic power) 12 15A Audiophile subwoofer amplifier , Satellite radio 13 15A Horn, Interior lamps 14 15A High beam headlamp, High beam indicator (cluster) 15 — Not used 16 30A cartri[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 31 20A Front park lamps, Rear park lamps, License plate lamps, Dimmer switch, T railer tow park lamps 32 5A Brake switch (logic), Brake-shift interlock 33 5A Instrument cluster battery feed (B+) 34 20A Power point 35 15A Power locks Power distribution box The power dis[...]

2.3L engine (if equipped) The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 40A** Passenger compartment fuse panel 2 — Not used 3 40A** Passenger compartment fuse panel 4 — Not used 5 50A** Passenger compartment fuse panel 6 — Not used 7 30A** Starter solenoid 8 — Not used [...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 15 — Not used 16 — Not used 17 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module 18 — Not used 19 20A** Engine fan 20 — Not used 21 10A* PCM keep alive power , Canister purge valve solenoid 22 — Not used 23 30A* Fuel pump motor , Fuel injectors 24 — Not used 25 10A* A/C clut[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 44 15A* Ignition coil, Capacitor 45A — Not used 45B — Not used 46A — Fuel pump relay , Fuel injectors relay 46B — Not used 47 — Engine fan relay 48 — Starter relay 49 — Not used 50 — Not used 51 — Not used 52 — Not used 53 — Not used 54 — PCM relay 55 —[...]

3.0L and 4.0L engines (if equipped) The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 40A** Passenger compartment fuse panel 2 — Not used 3 40A** Passenger compartment fuse panel 4 — Not used 5 50A** Passenger compartment fuse panel 6 — Not used 7 30A** Starter solenoid 8 —[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 15 — Not used 16 — Not used 17 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module 18 — Not used 19 — Not used 20 — Not used 21 10A* PCM keep alive power , Canister purge valve solenoid 22 — Not used 23 30A* Fuel pump motor , Fuel injectors 24 — Not used 25 10A* A/C clutch s[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 44 15A* Ignition coil, Capacitor 45A — Not used 45B — Not used 46A — A/C clutch solenoid 46B — Not used 47 — PCM relay 48A — Fuel pump relay , Fuel injectors relay 48B — Fog lamp relay 51 — Not used 52 — Not used 53 — Not used 54 — Not used 55 — Blower re[...]

W ARNING: Refer to T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the T ires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function. Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information W ARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle con[...]

• Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • W inter weather driving capability • W et weather driving capability For vehicles equipped with 4WD, it is not recommended that the vehicle be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary emergency spare tire. If 4WD operation is necessary , do not operate above speeds of 10 mph (16 km[...]

Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and place gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). 2. Set the parking brake and turn engine OFF . Location of the spare tire and tools Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate[...]

When connecting the jack handle, assemble the following: • one handle extension and one typical extension. T o assemble, slide parts together . T o disconnect, depress button and pull apart. • one wheel nut wrench. Depress button and slide together . 2. If equipped, unlock and remove the spare tire carrier lock from the rear access hole located[...]

3. Insert the square end of the jack handle into the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate. Forward motion will stop and resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged. 4. T urn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack. 5. Remove the retainer from [...]

1. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 2. Insert tapered end of the lug wrench behind hub caps and twist them off. 3. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 4. Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a[...]

• Rear Never use the differential as a jacking point. It is too easy for the vehicle to tilt or fall and you can be injured. 5. Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug wrench. 6. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tigh[...]

Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the wire and retainer through the center of the wheel. 3. T urn the jack handle clockwise un[...]

W ARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the[...]

• If steam is coming from the engine compartment: do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine, then turn the ignition switch to the ON position without starting the engine. The radiator cooling fans will start to cool the engine. • If neither coolant nor steam is escaping: open the hood and idle the engine until it cools. If this d[...]

transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. 1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this c[...]

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery . 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery . + – + – + – + – 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 191[...]

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’ s engine, away from the battery and the fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. W ARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the batt[...]

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery . 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’ s batter[...]

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’ s battery . 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’ s battery . After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle c[...]

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider . It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Mazda has not approved a slingbelt towin[...]

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (U.S.A. MAINLAND AND HAWAII) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or [...]

4. Purchase date and current mileage 5. Y our authorized dealer’ s name and location 6. Y our question(s) If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nearest Mazda Distributor . CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (CANADA) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge[...]

6. Y our authorized dealer’ s name and location 7. The nature of your problem and/or cause of dissatisfaction. The Department, in cooperation with the local Mazda Service Representative, will review the case to determine if everything possible has been done to ensure your satisfaction. Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in m[...]

CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program can obtain an information booklet from their authorized dealer , the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Office At: 235 Y orkland Boulevard, Suite 407 Nor[...]

If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Authorized Mazda Dealer personnel, we recommend that you take the following steps: STEP 1 Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer . This is the quickest and best way to address the issue. If your concern has not been r[...]

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer or its representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle’ s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identic[...]

CANADA Mazda Canada, Inc. 55 V ogell Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3K5 Canada TEL: 1 (800) 263–4680 (in Canada) (416) 609–9909 (outside Canada) PUERTO RICO & VIRGIN ISLANDS Plaza Motors Corp. (Mazda de Puerto Rico) P .O. Box 362722, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936–2722 TEL: (787) 788–9300 GUAM (d.b.a. T riple J. Enterprises, Inc.) P .O. B[...]

• California Emission Control W arranty (if applicable) • Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited W arranty • T ire W arranty NOTE: Detailed warranty information is provided with your Mazda portfolio. Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety [...]

vehicles built for use in Canada could be eligible for exportation to the United States with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the United States Federal Motor V ehicle Safety requirements. Special Note: The above is applicable for permanent import/export situations and not related to travelers on vacation. Y ou may have the following pr[...]

W ARNING: Add-On Electrical and Electronic Equipment: Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or choosing an improper installer could be dangerous. Essential systems could be damaged, causing engine stalling, air -bag (SRS) activation, ABS inactivation, or a fire in the vehicle. Be very careful in choosing and installing add-on[...]

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Corporation. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if [...]

W ASHING THE EXTERIOR W ash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to the touch” or during exposure to strong, direct sunlig[...]

• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND COVERS Aluminum wheel rims or covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish. In order to maintain their shine: • Clean w[...]

• 2.3L Engine • 3.0L Engine 2.3L 16 VALVE 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cleaning 209[...]

• 4.0L Engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer . • For routine cleaning, use cool or lukewarm water with a neutral pH shampoo. • If [...]

a special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly . • Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches. • Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clea[...]

UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently . Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. MAZDA CAR CARE PRODUCTS Y our Mazda dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are c[...]

INTRODUCTION Be extremely careful to prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you’re unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an authorized Mazda Dealer . Factory-trained [...]

CHART SYMBOLS I : Inspect and if necessary , correct, clean or replace A Adjust R : Replace L : Lubricate Normal driving service intervals — perform at the months or distances shown, whichever occurs first. Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km), whichever comes first) Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 x 1000[...]

Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km), whichever comes first) Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 x 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 (x 1000 km) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96) Disc brake system I I I I Caliper slide rails L L L L Drum brake system, lines and hoses I I I I[...]

*5 The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty nor limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle’ s useful life. Schedule 1 continued Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km), whichever comes first) Months 52 56 [...]

Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km), whichever comes first) Months 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96 x 1000 miles 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 (x 1000 km) (104) (112) (121) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192) Exhaust system for leaks, damage, looseness II Manual transmission fluid R [...]

SCHEDULE 2 — SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If your driving habits FREQUENTL Y include one or more of the following conditions: • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures remain below freezing. • T owing a trailer , or carrying maximum loads. • Operating in severe dust conditions. • Operating during hot weather in[...]

Special Operating Conditions Replace Engine Oil and Filter Inspect Brake System Replace Fuel Filter Change Automatic T ransmission Fluid Replace Spark Plugs Replace Engine Air Filter Change Manual T ransmission Fluid Inspect and Lubricate U-Joints Lubricate Front Wheel Bearing (4x2) Change T ransfer Case Fluid (4x4) Suggested Maintenance Interval 3[...]

OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. While operating your vehicle • Note[...]

• Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function. • Check air pressure in spare tire. • Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. • Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, seat belt) for operation. • Check cooling system fluid level and veri[...]

2. T urn off the engine and remove the key . 3. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission/transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. T urn off the engine and remove the key . 3. Block the wheels. Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park[...]

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.3L I4 engine 1. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. T ransmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 9. Battery 10. P[...]

3.0L V6 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. T ransmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 9. Battery 10. Power steering fluid reservoir 11. Air filter asse[...]

4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 2. T ransmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Power distribution box 7. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 8. Battery 9. Power steering fluid reservoir 10. Air filter assembly 11. Engine coolant [...]

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir completely . Only use a washer fluid that meets Mazda specification . Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and sme[...]

Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. T urn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard. Replace wiper b[...]

• 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L V6 engine MAX MIN 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 228[...]

• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 6. W ipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully , then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the two holes or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole or the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level[...]

• 3.0L V6 engine SAE 5W -20 • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine SAE 5W -30 • Oil levels above the MAX mark or upper hole may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer . 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 230[...]

7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter . 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity . Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour t[...]

automobile manufacturers. Use an equivalent oil Mazda specification. SAE 5W -20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’ s engine . Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oi[...]

oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Mazda Material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. Mazda production and replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is u[...]

It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be disconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time. This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage. W ARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury . Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks o[...]

5. T urn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy . • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely [...]

• an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolant gauge. The engine coolant must be maintained at the correct fluid level and concentration to work properly . If the engine coolant fluid level and concentration is not maintained correctly , damage to the engine and cooling system may result. • 2.3L engine 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guid[...]

• 3.0L & 4.0L engines When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Confirm the color and type of engine coolant before adding, to avo[...]

Adding engine coolant Use only Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant or a premium engine coolant that meets a Mazda specification. • DO NOT USE Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). • DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL 威 engine coolant or an equivalent engine coolant. • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol[...]

For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the “FULL COLD” level. For all other vehicles, which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary[...]

If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. Y our cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Not all coolant recycling processes pr[...]

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive. V ehicles driven yea[...]

W ARNING: Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer -causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before fueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoli[...]

W ARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity , which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container . Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when filling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel con[...]

Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap lamp or “check fuel cap” message on may cause the lamp to turn on as well. If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Mazda fuel filler cap [...]

Octane recommendations Y our vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. W e do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as “Regular” that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly . However , if it knock[...]

• Normally , adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than 1 gallon (3.8L) may be required. • The indicator may come on. For more information on the “check engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator , refer to W arning lights and chimes in the Instrument[...]

• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Y our results will be most accurate if your filling met[...]

• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy . • Slow down gradually . • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy . •[...]

• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain. • T ransmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Four -wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for h[...]

W ARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover . The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Illumination of the indicator , charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power , could [...]

4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel, properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the indicator should stay of[...]

15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle periods. Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once s[...]

• 4.0L V6 engine Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the service maintenance section for the service interval schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn [...]

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear , and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the “MIN” and “MAX” lines are within the normal operating range; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range the performance of the system could be comp[...]

T RANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for scheduled check and change intervals. • T ransmission does not consume fluid. • Check fluid when transmission is not operating properly or if you see a leak. • Fluid level must be checked at normal operating temperature, 20 miles (30 k[...]

Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at or below the bottom of the dipstick. High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may cause overheating, shift and/or engagement concerns and internal transmission damage. If an overfill condition occurs, excess fluid should be removed by an authorized dealer . Checking and add[...]

6. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening. 7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. 8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely . Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter . T RANS[...]

DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Y our vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require lubrication. If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be necessary . CHECKING AND ADDING REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Engage th[...]

1. Loosen the clamp that secures the air inlet tube to the engine air filter cover and disconnect the tube from the cover (for V6 only). 2. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover . 3. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 4. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 5. W ipe the air filte[...]

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Application Mazda part name or equivalent Capacity Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if equipped) All High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir 1 Door weather strips All Silicone Lubricant — Hinges, door checks, latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hi[...]

Item Application Mazda part name or equivalent Capacity Engine coolant 2.3 L I4 engine with manual transmission Premium Engine Coolant 2 10.5 quarts (10.0L) 2.3L I4 engine with automatic transmission 10.2 quarts (9.7L) 3.0L V6 engine with manual transmission 15.1 quarts (14.3L) 3.0L V6 engine with automatic transmission 14.8 quarts (14.0L) 4.0L V6 [...]

Item Application Mazda part name or equivalent Capacity T ransfer case fluid (4X4) 4x4 V ehicles T ransfer Case Fluid 1.25 quarts (1.2L) Manual transmission fluid 5-speed manual MERCON 威 V A TF 2.8 quarts (2.65L) 3 Automatic transmission fluid (5R44E and 5R55E) 4x2 vehicles with 2.3L I4 engine MERCON 威 VA T F 4 9.9 quarts (9.4L) 5 4x2 vehicles [...]

Item Application Mazda part name or equivalent Capacity Fuel tank Regular cab (Short wheel base) — 17 gallons (64.4L) Cab Plus 4 — 19.5 gallons (73.8L) 1 Brake fluid will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when brake components are replaced. Fluid levels below the MAX line that do not trigger the brake warning light are within the nor[...]

ENGINE SPECIFICA TIONS Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine Cubic inches 138 182 245 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35mm) 0.051–0.057 inch (1.29–1.45mm) 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42mm) Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS Compressio[...]

• 3.0L V6 Engine with A/C • 4.0L V6 Engine 2008 B-Series (mbs) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 265[...]

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structur[...]

The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. V ehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number T RANSMISSION/T RANSAXLE CODE DESIGNA[...]

CELL PHONES Use of cell phones and other devices by driver: W ARNING: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver’ s hands. Use of these devices will [...]

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................151 Air cleaner filter ............... 258, 260 Airbag supplemental restraint system .......................................... 86 and child safety seats ..............89 description ................................ 86 disposal ...................................... 91 driver airbag ........................86[...]

wiper blades ............................ 210 Clock adjust AM/FM Stereo ........................... 20 AM/FM stereo CD ..................... 21 Premium AM/FM stereo CD6/MP3 ................................... 27 Clutch fluid .......................................... 254 operation while driving ..........159 recommended shift speeds .... 160 Consol[...]

octane rating ...................245, 264 quality ...................................... 245 running out of fuel ................. 245 safety information relating to automotive fuels ..................... 241 Fuel pump shut-off switch .......168 Fuses .................................. 169–170 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 243 Gas mileage[...]

lubricant specifications .......... 260 reverse ..................................... 160 Mirrors ......................................... 56 fold away ................................... 57 side view mirrors (power) ............................... 56–57 Motorcraft parts ........................ 241 O Octane rating ............................ 2[...]

Spark plugs, specifications .......264 Special notice ambulance conversions .............. 7 utility-type vehicles .................... 7 Specification chart, lubricants ................................... 260 Speed control .............................. 57 Starting your vehicle ........................ 146–147, 149 jump starting ................[...]

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