2007 MAZDA MODEL B3000 TRUCK seats

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety seats
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the
child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with the
safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the
safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
When installing a child safety seat:
•Review and follow the information
presented in the Airbag
Supplemental Restraint System
section in this chapter.
• Use the correct safety belt buckle
for that seating position (the
buckle closest to the direction the
tongue is coming from).
• Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle until you hear a
snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the
buckle.
WARNING: Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump
seat.
• Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.
• Place seat back in upright position.
• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic
locking mode (passenger side front seat).
• Top tether anchors can be used for children up to 60 pounds (27 kg)
in a child restraint, and to provide upper torso restraint for children
up to 80 pounds (36 kg) using an upper torso harness and a
belt-positioning booster.
Mazda recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether
strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable
of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether
straps, refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps.
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WARNING: Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s
instructions included with the safety seat you put in your
vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly,
the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder
belts (front outboard passenger seat only) 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap
and shoulder belt.
WARNING: If there is a tether on the child safety seat, attach
it to the tether anchor point. Refer to Attaching child safety
seats with tether straps in this chapter.
WARNING: Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in
front of an active airbag. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder
belt and lap belt together.
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7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle
and pull up on the shoulder belt
while pushing down with knee
on the child seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat
forward and back to make sure
the seat is securely held in
place. To check this, grab the
seat at the belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and forward. There should be
no more than one inch of
movement for proper installation.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more
belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat
Steps two through nine.
11. See Attaching child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which
goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether
straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact
the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a
tether strap.
The tether anchors in your vehicle are located on the back of the front
seat cushion.
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The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions
(shown from top view):
•Bucket seats
• 60/40 seats
WARNING: Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate
tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work
properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether
anchor.
WARNING: Never attach two child safety seat tethers to a
single tether anchor. In a crash, on anchor may not be strong
enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may
break, causing serious injury or death. 1. Position the child safety seat on the front seat cushion.
2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
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Center seating location 60/40 seats with folding armrest
When installing a child safety seat in the center position, route the tether
strap over the center arm rest and clip it to the center anchor.WARNING: If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child
safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a
collision.
5. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and
shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further
instructions to secure the child safety seat.
6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING: If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk
of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases.
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When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
This spare tire/wheel will match the road tire/wheel. When driving with
the full size matching spare tire/wheel, do not exceed 70 mph (113
km/h). It is intended for temporary use only. This means if you need to
use it, you should replace it as soon as possible.
Location of the spare tire and tools
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent
damage to the TPMS sensor, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) in theTires, Wheel and Loading chapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible.
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Tool Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper
Jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench Regular Cab: behind seats and underneath
the jack and tools cover
Cab Plus 4–Door: stowed behind the front
seats, between jump seats and underneath
jack and tools cover. The lug wrench is
held in place with a wingnut.
Key, spare tire lock (if equipped) In the glove box
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INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, and safety belts:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with Upholstery Cleaner and Spot
Remover (0000–77–430E-01), available at your authorized Mazda
dealer.
• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Spot and Stain Remover (0000–77–410E-01), available at your
authorized Mazda dealer.
• If a solvent ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the
entire area immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and
door drain holes free from packed dirt.
MAZDA CAR CARE PRODUCTS
Your Mazda dealer has many quality products available to clean your
vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been
specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom
designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Each
product is made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid
specifications. For best results, use these products or products of
equivalent quality. These products are available at your authorized Mazda
dealer.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................153
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................90and child safety seats ..............93
description ................................90
disposal ......................................95
driver airbag ........................90, 93
indicator light ...........................94
operation .............................90, 93
passenger airbag .................90, 93
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................237
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................153–154
Anti-theft system ........................69
Audio system Single CD ..................................21
Audio system (see Radio) ..19, 21, 24, 29, 32
Automatic transmission ............157 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................159
fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................37
Auxiliary power point .................57
Axle lubricant specifications ..........260
traction lok ..............................156
B
Battery .......................................235 acid, treating emergencies .....235
jumping a disabled battery ....191
maintenance-free ....................235 servicing ..................................235
Bed extender ..............................63
BeltMinder
.................................85
Brakes ........................................153 anti-lock ...........................153–154
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................154
fluid, checking and adding ....254
fluid, specifications .................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
parking ....................................154
shift interlock ..........................157
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................49
C
Cell phone warning ...................268
Changing a tire .........................181
Child safety restraints ................99 child safety belts ......................99
Child safety seats ......................103 attaching with tether straps ..106
in front seat ............................104
in rear seat ..............................104
tether anchorage hardware ...106
Chimes (warning) .......................17
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............210
instrument panel ....................213
interior .....................................214
interior trim ............................213
Mazda car care products .......214
plastic parts ............................212
washing ....................................209
waxing .....................................209
wheels ......................................210
wiper blades ............................212
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