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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle
identification number is
attached to a metal tag
and is located on the
driver side instrument
panel. (Please note
that in the graphic
XXXX is representative
of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the
vehicle identification number) is stamped on the
engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the
vehicle certification label which is located on the
door pillar. The following table tells you which
transmission or transaxle each code represents.
Truck application:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5–speed overdrive (Mazda R2)
C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6–speed ZF
Automatic transmission
U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S)
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Passenger car application:
Code Transmission/Transaxle
Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R5–speed overdrive (MTX75)
W5–speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic
transaxle
E4–speed overdrive (4FE)
J3–speed (Mazda)
L4–speed overdrive (AX4S)
P4–speed overdrive (4F20E)
X4–speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y4–speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
55–speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic
transmission
U4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
A5–speed overdrive (5R55N)
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A
Air bag supplemental
restraint system .. 79–80
and child safety
seats ......................... 81
description .............. 80
disposal .................... 84
driver air bag .......... 82
indicator light ......... 83
operation ................. 82
passenger air bag ... 82
Air cleaner filter ..... 215
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ...... 174
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .... 104–105
Audio system
(see Radio) .... 18, 20, 25
Automatic
transmission ............ 108
driving an automatic
overdrive ............... 111
fluid, adding .......... 196
fluid, checking ...... 196
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 215
fluid,
specification .......... 221
Auxiliary power
point ........................... 45
Axle
lubricant
specifications. 218, 221
refill capacities ...... 215
traction lok ............ 108
B
Battery ..................... 171acid, treating
emergencies .......... 171
jumping a disabled
battery ................... 136
maintenance-free .. 171
replacement,
specifications ........ 215
servicing ................ 171
BeltMinder ................. 74
Brakes .............. 104–105
anti-lock ......... 104–105
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ......... 104
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 196
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 215
fluid,
specifications. 218, 221
lubricant
specifications 218, 221
parking .................. 106
shift interlock ........ 108
Bulbs .......................... 38
C
Capacities for
refilling fluids .......... 215
Cargo net ................... 44
Cassette tape
player ................... 18, 25
CD-single premium ... 20
Cell phone use .......... 49
Child safety
restraints ................... 85
child safety belts .... 85
Child safety seats ...... 88
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turning on and off .. 35
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system.33
Hood ........................ 162
I
Ignition ............... 99, 221
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) ............. 88
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 193
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 157
cluster ...................... 10
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 36
J
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 136
K
Keys
positions of the
ignition .................... 99
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ........................ 39
daytime running
light .......................... 35
fog lamps ................. 35
headlamps ......... 35, 40headlamps, flash
to pass ..................... 36
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 36
interior lamps ... 38–39
replacing
bulbs ............ 38, 40–42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 38
Lights, warning and
indicator .................... 10
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .................... 104
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 108
Load limits ............... 117
Locks
doors ........................ 54
Lubricant
specifications ... 218, 221
Lug nuts, anti-theft . 134
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 65
M
Manual transmission. 114
fluid capacities ...... 215
lubricant
specifications ........ 221
reverse ................... 115
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 46
Motorcraft
parts ................. 187, 215
O
Octane rating .. 185–186
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Oil (see
Engine oil) ............... 167
Overdrive ................. 109
P
Parking brake .......... 106
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) ....................... 215
Power distribution box
(see Fuses)
............. 128
Power door locks
...... 54
Power mirrors
........... 46
Power point
............... 45
Power steering
........ 106
fluid, checking and
adding
.................... 194
fluid, refill
capacity
................. 215
fluid,
specifications. 218, 221
Power Windows
......... 45
R
Radio
.............. 18, 20, 25
Relays
...................... 125
Remote entry
system
........................ 57
illuminated entry
.... 60
locking/unlocking
doors
........................ 54
opening the trunk
... 57
Roadside
assistance
................ 122S
Safety Belt
Maintenance .............. 78
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 68–72
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 152
Safety restraints .. 68–72
belt minder ............. 74
extension
assembly .................. 78
for adults ........... 69–72
for children ....... 84–85
safety belt
maintenance ............ 78
warning light and
chime ................. 73–74
Safety seats for
children ...................... 88
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 68
Seats .......................... 64
child safety seats .... 88
front seats ............... 64
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 161
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash
6 CD ......................... 30
MACH MP3
system ..................... 23
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) . 130
Spark plugs,
specifications ... 215, 221
Specification chart,
lubricants ......... 218, 221
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