2007 MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES engine

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 EDISEDIS
Compression
ratio 9.7:1
9.6:19.7:1
Engine drivebelt routing
• 2.3L I4 Engine without A/C (with A/C similar)
• 3.0L V6 Engine without A/C
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•3.0L V6 Engine with A/C
• 4.0L V6 Engine
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) /
Restraint System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label . The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Five-speed automatic (5R44E/5R55E) D
Five-speed manual (HD) J
Five-speed manual (R1) R
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XX RC: XXDSO:
WB BRK INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR XXXXX
XXX X XX X XX X XX \
XXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX-XXXXXXX-XX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN
EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
TYPE: XXX XXXXX
DATE: XX/XX GVWR:XXXXXLB/ XXXXXKG
FRONT GAWR: XXXXL REAR GAWR: XXXXLB
AT XXX kPa/XX PSI COLD AT XXX kPa/XX PSI COLD XXXXKG
WITH
XXXX/XXXXXXX TIRES
XXXX.XX RIMSXXXXKG
WITH
XXXX/XXXXXXX TIRES
XXXX.XX RIMS
FOR MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................146
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ....................82–83and child safety seats ..............85
description ................................83
disposal ......................................88
driver airbag ........................83, 86
indicator light ...........................87
operation .............................83, 86
passenger airbag .................83, 86
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................229
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................146–147
Anti-theft system ........................62
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 21, 25
Automatic transmission ............150 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................152
fluid, specification ..................253
Auxiliary power point .................50
Axle lubricant specifications ..........253
traction lok ..............................149
B
Battery .......................................227 acid, treating emergencies .....227
jumping a disabled battery ....184
maintenance-free ....................227
servicing ..................................227
Bed extender ..............................56
BeltMinder ...................................78 Brakes ........................................146
anti-lock ...........................146–147
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............147
fluid, checking and adding ....246
fluid, specifications .................253
lubricant specifications ..........253
parking ....................................148
shift interlock ..........................150
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................42
C
Cell phone warning ...................261
Changing a tire .........................174
Child safety restraints ................92 child safety belts ......................92
Child safety seats ........................95 attaching with tether straps ....99
in front seat ..............................97
in rear seat ................................97
tether anchorage hardware .....99
Chimes (warning) .......................17
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............202
instrument panel ....................205
interior .....................................205
interior trim ............................205
Mazda car care products .......206
plastic parts ............................204
washing ....................................201
waxing .....................................201
wheels ......................................202
wiper blades ............................204
Clock adjust AM/FM Stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................26
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Clutchfluid ..........................................247
operation while driving ..........154
recommended shift speeds ....154
Console ........................................50
Coolant checking and adding ..............229
refill capacities ........................233
specifications ..........................253
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................52
Customer
Assistance ..................191–192, 195
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Dipstick engine oil .................................221
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................251
Driving under special
conditions ..................156, 159, 161 mud ..........................................160
sand .........................................160
snow and ice ...........................161
through water .................160, 162
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................184
Emergency Flashers .................163
Emission control system ..........242
Engine ........................................257 cleaning ...................................202
coolant .....................................229
idle speed control ...................227 lubrication specifications .......253
service points ..................217–219
starting after a collision .........163
Engine block heater .................146
Engine oil ..................................221 checking and adding ..............221
dipstick ....................................221
filter, specifications ................225
recommendations ...................225
specifications ..........................253
Exhaust fumes ..........................145
F
Foglamps .....................................38
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......156 driving off road .......................158
electronic shift ........................157
indicator light .........................156
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................150
Fuel ............................................235 calculating fuel economy .......239
cap ...........................................237
choosing the right fuel ...........237
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................242
detergent in fuel .....................238
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................235, 237, 239
filter, specifications ................234
fuel pump shut-off switch .....163
improving fuel economy ........239
octane rating ...................238, 257
quality ......................................238
running out of fuel .................239
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................235
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......163
Fuses ..................................164–165
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O
Octane rating ............................238
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................221
Overdrive .....................................55
Overheating ...............................183
P
Parking brake ............................148
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................69
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................168
Power door locks ........................58
Power mirrors .............................52
Power point .................................50
Power steering ..........................149fluid, checking and adding ....245
fluid, specifications .................253
Power Windows ...........................51
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................150
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 25
Relays ........................................164
Remote entry system .................59 illuminated entry ......................61
locking/unlocking doors ...........59
panic alarm ...............................59
replacing the batteries .............60
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............77 Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......67, 71–74, 76
Safety restraints ..............67, 71–76
belt minder ...............................78
extension assembly ..................76
for adults .............................72–74
for children .........................91–92
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................69
safety belt maintenance ...........77
warning light and chime ....77–78
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ........................................99
Safety seats for children ............95
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................259
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................67
Seats ............................................65 child safety seats ......................95
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................62
Servicing your vehicle ..............215
Setting the clock AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................26
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......257
Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................253
Speed control ..............................52
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