2004 MAZDA MODEL B2300 TRUCK door lock

Tool Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of
the rear bumper
Jack, jack handle, wheel nut
wrenchRegular Cab: behind seats and
underneath the jack and tools
cover
Cab Plus: stowed in the passenger
side rear cab compartment or
behind the jump seat in a separate
tool bag
Cab Plus 4±Door: stowed behind
the front seats, between jump
seats and underneath jack and
tools cover.
Key, spare tire lock (if equipped) In the glove box
Removing the spare tire
1. Assemble the jack handle to the lug wrench as shown in the
illustrations.
When connecting the jack handle, assemble the following:
²one handle extension and one
typical extension. To assemble,
slide parts together. To
disconnect, depress button and
pull apart.
²one wheel nut wrench. Depress
button and slide together.
Roadside Emergencies
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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
²Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell or exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
²Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased
steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in the
straight ahead position.
²Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or ªpullsº to one side
when traveling on a smooth, level road.
²When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel or ªhard to pushº brake pedal.
²If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occur,
check the transmission fluid level.
²Check automatic transmission Park function.
²Check parking brake.
At least monthly
²Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
²Check tires for wear and proper air pressure.
²Check engine oil level.
²Check coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
²Check washer fluid level.
At least twice a year (for example, every spring and fall)
²Check power steering fluid level.
²Check clutch fluid level (if equipped).
²Check and clean body and door drain holes.
²Check and lubricate all hinges, latches, and outside locks.
²Check and lubricate door rubber weather strips.
²Check parking brake for proper operation.
Maintenance and Specifications
187

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require
that a Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification Label may be located. The Certification Label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the driver's side.
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, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Maintenance and Specifications
247

Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............175
instrument panel ....................178
interior .....................................178
interior trim ............................178
Mazda car care products .......179
plastic parts ............................177
washing ....................................174
waxing .....................................174
wheels ......................................175
wiper blades ............................177
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................26
Single CD ..................................19
Clutch
fluid ..........................................222
operation while driving ..........117
recommended shift speeds ....118
Compass, electronic ..............46±47
calibration .................................48
set zone adjustment .................47
Console ........................................53
Coolant
checking and adding ..............202
refill capacities ................205, 240
specifications ..................243±244
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................49
Customer
Assistance ..................163±164, 167
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................34Dipstick
engine oil .................................194
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........243
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................226
Driving under special
conditions ..................119, 121±122
mud ..........................................122
sand .........................................122
snow and ice ...........................123
through water .................122±123
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................157
Emergency Flashers .................137
Emission control system ..........217
Engine ........................................245
cleaning ...................................175
coolant .....................................202
idle speed control ...................200
limp to safety cooling .............206
lubrication
specifications ..................243±244
refill capacities ........................240
service points ..................190±192
starting after a collision .........137
Engine block heater .................109
Engine oil ..................................194
checking and adding ..............194
dipstick ....................................194
filter, specifications ................198
recommendations ...................198
refill capacities ........................240
specifications ..................243±244
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
Index
250

storage .............................149±152
Jump-starting your vehicle ......157
K
Keyless remote entry system -
see Remote entry system ...........55
Keys
positions of the ignition .........105
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................36
courtesy .....................................36
daytime running light ...............34
fog lamps ...................................34
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps .....................36±37
replacing
bulbs .................. 36±37, 39, 41±42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................36
LATCH anchors .........................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........111
Limited slip axle
(see Traction-Lok) ....................113
Limp to Safety Cooling .............206
Load limits .................................124
Loading instructions .................124
Lubricant specifications ...243±244
Lumbar support, seats ...............64
M
Manual transmission .................117fluid capacities ........................240
lubricant specifications ..........244
reverse .....................................118
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................46
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ........................214
O
Octane rating ............................212
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................194
Overdrive .....................................52
Overheating ...............................148
P
Parking brake ............................112
Passive anti-theft system
(PATS) .........................................60
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................142
Power door locks ........................55
Power point .................................45
Power steering ..........................113
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacity ................240
fluid, specifications .........243±244
Power Windows ...........................45
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................113
R
Radio ..........................18±19, 22, 26
Single CD ..................................19
Relays ........................................138
Index
252

Remote entry system ...........55±56
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system ......................57
illuminated entry ......................59
locking/unlocking doors .....55±56
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................58
replacing the batteries .............57
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............76
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................65, 67±68, 70
Safety defects, reporting ..........173
Safety restraints ..............65, 67±70
belt minder ...............................73
extension assembly ..................72
for adults .............................67±68
for children .........................89±90
lap belt ......................................70
safety belt maintenance ...........76
warning light and chime ..........72
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................101
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ........................................98
Safety seats for children ............93
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............65
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................93
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................60
Servicing your vehicle ..............188
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................26
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...................................149±150
Spark plugs, specifications .......245
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................243±244
Speed control ..............................49
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......109
Starting your vehicle .......105±106,
108
jump starting ..........................157
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................44
Stereo
Single CD ..................................19
T
Tether anchors ............................98
Tilt steering wheel ......................44
Tires ...........................149, 227±228
changing ..........149±150, 153, 156
snow tires and chains ............239
tire grades ...............................228
treadwear ................................228
Towing .......................................128
recreational towing .................135
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................162
Traction-lok rear axle ...............113
Index
253