A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................115
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................81and child safety seats ..............84
description ................................81
disposal ......................................87
driver air bag ............................85
indicator light ...........................87
operation ...................................85
passenger air bag .....................85
passenger deactivation switch...88
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................204
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................115–116
Audio system 6-CD in dash .............................24
AM/FM .......................................19
MACH MP3 ...............................27
Single CD ..................................21
Audio system
(see Radio) ................19, 21, 24, 27
Automatic dimming rear
view mirror ..................................50
Automatic transmission ............119 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................120
fluid, adding ............................223
fluid, checking ........................223
fluid, refill capacities ..............231
fluid, specification ..................236
Auxiliary power point .................49
Axle lubricant specifications ..235–236
refill capacities ........................231
traction lok ..............................118 B
Battery .......................................202
acid, treating emergencies .....202
jumping a disabled battery ....159
maintenance-free ....................202
servicing ..................................202
Bed extender ..............................57
BeltMinder ...................................76
Brakes ........................................115 anti-lock ...........................115–116
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............116
fluid, checking and adding ....221
fluid, refill capacities ..............231
fluid, specifications .........235–236
lubricant specifications ..235–236
parking ....................................116
shift interlock ..........................119
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................40
C
Calculating load ........................130
Capacities for refilling fluids ....231
Cassette tape player .............21, 24
CD-single premium ...............19, 27
Cell phone warning ...................239
Certification Label ....................238
Changing a tire .........................151
Child safety restraints ................94 child safety belts ......................94
Child safety seats ........................97 attaching with tether straps ..102
in front seat ..............................99
in rear seat ................................99
LATCH .....................................106
2003 Mazda B Series (mbs)
New Owners Guide own2002 (own2002)
USA English (fus)
Index
240
tether anchorage hardware ...102
Chimes (warning) .......................16
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............177
exterior ............................177, 181
exterior lamps .........................179
instrument cluster lens ..........180
instrument panel ....................180
interior .....................................180
Mazda car care products .......181
mirrors .....................................179
plastic parts ............................179
washing ....................................176
waxing .....................................176
wheels ......................................177
windows ..................................181
wiper blades ............................179
Clock adjust 6-CD in dash .............................24
AM/FM .......................................19
MACH MP3 ...............................27
Single CD ..................................21
Clutch fluid ..........................................222
operation while driving ..........122
recommended shift speeds ....123
Compass, electronic ..............50–51 calibration .................................52
set zone adjustment .................51
Console ........................................57
Coolant checking and adding ..............204
refill capacities ................207, 231
specifications ..................235–236
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................53
Customer
Assistance ..................165–166, 169 D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................38
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................223
engine oil .................................195
Doors lubricant specifications ..........235
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................227
Driving under special
conditions ..................124, 126–127 mud ..........................................126
sand .........................................126
snow and ice ...........................128
through water .................126, 128
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................159
Emergency Flashers .................139
Emission control system ..........218
Engine ........................................236 cleaning ...................................177
coolant .....................................204
idle speed control ...................202
lubrication
specifications ..................235–236
refill capacities ........................231
service points ..................192–194
starting after a collision .........139
Engine block heater .................114
Engine oil ..................................195 checking and adding ..............195
dipstick ....................................195
filter, specifications ................200
2003 Mazda B Series (mbs)
New Owners Guide own2002 (own2002)
USA English (fus)
Index
241
