•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter and
other emission control components continue to work properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inservice maintenance sectionperformed
according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inservice maintenance section
are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Maintenance and Specifications
238
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
2006 B-Series(mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
Canadian_French(fr_can)
Index
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