•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, safety belt) for
operation.
• Check cooling system fluid level and verify coolant specific gravity is
correct for summer or winter conditions.
• Check battery water level (non-maintenance free).
• Check battery connections and clean if necessary.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
• We provide a Scheduled Maintenance section which makes tracking
routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide
necessary parts and service. Check your “Warranty Information” to find
out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Genuine Mazda parts are designed and built
to provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and
all fuel related parts.
2004 Mazda B Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
188
Remote entry system ...........55–56arming and disarming the
anti-theft system ......................57
illuminated entry ......................59
locking/unlocking doors .....55–56
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................58
replacing the batteries .............57
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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 .....................20 AM/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
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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
2004 Mazda B Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Index
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