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there is no need to add fluid. If the levels are outside the normal
operating range, the performance of your brake system could be
compromised, seek service from your local authorized dealer
immediately.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Mazda part name or equivalent
Front axle (4X4)SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
Rear axleSAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if
equipped)High Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid4
Door weather strips Silicone Lubricant
Engine coolant Mazda Premium Engine Coolant3
Engine oil 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6
enginesSAE 5W-20 Motor Oil
Engine oil 4.0L V6 engines SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil
Hinges, door checks, latches,
striker plates, fuel filler door hinge
and seat tracksMulti-Purpose Grease
Transmission /steering/parking
brake linkages and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal shaft, clutch pilot
bearing and input shaft spline
(manual transmission)Premium Long-Life Grease
Power steering fluid, transfer case
fluid (4X4) and transmission fluid
(manual)MERCONAT F
Automatic transmission (5R44E
and 5R55E)MERCONVATF
2
Windshield washer fluidUltra-clear Windshield Washer
Concentrate
1Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. If submerged in
water, the rear axle lubricant should be changed.
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2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to yourservice maintenance
sectionto determine the correct service interval.
3Do not mix different types or colors of engine coolant.
4Brake 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 normal operating range,
there is no need to add fluid. If the levels are outside the normal
operating range, the performance of your brake system could be
compromised, seek service from your authorized dealer immediately.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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
Compression
ratio9.7:1 9.6:1 9.7:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Regular Cab -
inches (mm)SuperCab -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 188.5 (4788) 202.6 (5147)
(2) Overall width 69.4 (1762) 70.3 (1785)
(3) Overall height – 4x2/4x4 65.0 (1652) /
68.5 (1740)66.0 (1676) /
68.7 (1746)
(4) Wheelbase 111.4 (2831) 125.7 (3192)
(5) Track - Front 58.5 (1486) 58.5 (1486)
(5) Track - Rear 57.3 (1455) 57.3 (1455)
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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.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................144
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ..........................77
and child safety seats ..............80
description ................................77
disposal ......................................83
driver airbag ..............................81
indicator light ...........................82
operation ...................................81
passenger airbag .......................81
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................83
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................225
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................144–145
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................23
Single CD ..................................20
Audio system
(see Radio) ................18, 20, 23, 27
Automatic transmission ............148
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................149
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specification ..................251
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..250–251
refill capacities ........................247
traction lok ..............................147
B
Battery .......................................223
acid, treating emergencies .....223jumping a disabled battery ....181
maintenance-free ....................223
servicing ..................................223
Bed extender ..............................54
BeltMinder ...................................72
Brakes ........................................144
anti-lock ...........................144–145
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............145
fluid, checking and adding ....242
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specifications .........250–251
lubricant specifications ..250–251
parking ....................................146
shift interlock ..........................148
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....247
Cassette tape player ...................23
Cell phone warning ...................256
Changing a tire .........................171
Child safety restraints ................89
child safety belts ......................89
Child safety seats ........................93
attaching with tether straps ....97
in front seat ..............................94
in rear seat ................................94
LATCH .....................................101
tether anchorage hardware .....97
Chimes (warning) .......................16
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............198
instrument panel ....................201
interior .....................................202
interior trim ............................201
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Mazda car care products .......202
plastic parts ............................200
washing ....................................197
waxing .....................................197
wheels ......................................198
wiper blades ............................200
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Single CD ..................................20
Clutch
fluid ..........................................243
operation while driving ..........151
recommended shift speeds ....152
Console ........................................49
Coolant
checking and adding ..............225
refill capacities ................229, 247
specifications ..................250–251
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer
Assistance ..................187–188, 191
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................36
Dipstick
engine oil .................................217
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........250
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................246
Driving under special
conditions ..................153, 156, 158mud ..........................................158
sand .........................................157
snow and ice ...........................159
through water .................158–159
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................181
Emergency Flashers .................160
Emission control system ..........238
Engine ........................................251
cleaning ...................................198
coolant .....................................225
idle speed control ...................223
lubrication
specifications ..................250–251
refill capacities ........................247
service points ..................213–215
starting after a collision .........160
Engine block heater .................144
Engine oil ..................................217
checking and adding ..............217
dipstick ....................................217
filter, specifications ................221
recommendations ...................221
refill capacities ........................247
specifications ..................250–251
Exhaust fumes ..........................143
F
Fluid capacities .........................247
Foglamps .....................................36
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......154
driving off road .......................155
electronic shift ................154–155
indicator light .........................154
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................147
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interior lamps .....................39–40
replacing bulbs ....... 39–40, 43–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
LATCH anchors .........................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........145
Load limits .................................122
Loading instructions .................129
Lubricant specifications ...250–251
Lug nuts ....................................179
Lumbar support, seats ...............64
M
Manual transmission .................151
fluid capacities ........................247
lubricant specifications ..........251
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors .........................................50
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Motorcraft parts ........................230
O
Octane rating ............................234
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................217
Overdrive .....................................53
Overheating ...............................180
P
Parking brake ............................146
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................165
Power door locks ........................56Power mirrors .............................50
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................147
fluid, checking and adding ....241
fluid, refill capacity ................247
fluid, specifications .........250–251
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................147
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 27
Single CD ..................................20
Relays ........................................161
Remote entry system .................57
illuminated entry ......................60
locking/unlocking doors .....56–57
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............76
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............65, 67–71
Safety restraints ..............65, 67–71
belt minder ...............................72
extension assembly ..................72
for adults .............................67–70
for children .........................88–89
safety belt maintenance ...........76
warning light and chime ..........72
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................101
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ........................................97
Safety seats for children ............93
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................253
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