•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
• Have the items listed in the scheduled maintenancesection
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance
section are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to
its emissions system.
If other than Mazda authorized parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for service of components affecting emission control,
such non-Mazda parts should be equivalent to genuine Mazda parts in
performance and durability.
WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the
indicator, charging system warning light or the
temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of
engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is not
working properly.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult your “Warranty Information” for complete emission
warranty information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
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government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists your
authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle. When the
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause the
indicator to illuminate.
Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. See Fuel filler
cap in this chapter.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, the
indicator should turn off—A driving cycle consists of a
cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving. No additional
vehicle service is required.
If the
indicator remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the
indicator is on, refer to the
description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the
Instrument Cluster chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
• First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
• Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
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ItemApplicationMazda part name or
equivalent Capacity
Fuel tank Regular cab
(Short wheel base) —17 gallons (64.4L)
Cab Plus 4 19.5 gallons (73.8L)
1Brake 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.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Do not mix different colors or types of
coolant. Do not use Mazda Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding
engine coolant, in this chapter.3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with
the vehicle on a level surface.4Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are
indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON and MERCON V are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Refer toscheduled maintenance to
determine the correct service interval.5Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set
by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.6Traction-Lok axles use 4.75–5.0 pints (2.2–2.4L) of rear axle lubricant. Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of
Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14
mm) below the bottom of the filler hole.
If submerged in water, the rear axle lubricant should be changed.
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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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running out of fuel .................247
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................243
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......170
Fuses ..................................171–172
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............245
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................247
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................170
Headlamps ...................................45 aiming ........................................47
bulb specifications ....................49
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................45
replacing bulbs .........................50
turning on and off ....................45
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .................................42–43
Hood ..........................................224
I
Ignition ...............................149, 264
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................103
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................252
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................213 cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
location of components ............12
J
Jack ............................................181 positioning ...............................181
storage .....................181, 184–185
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keys .......................................65, 70 positions of the ignition .........149
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
daytime running light ...............46
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps .....................49–50
replacing bulbs .........................50
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........154
Load limits .................................132
Loading instructions .................138
Locks doors ..........................................65
Lubricant specifications ...........260
Lug nuts ....................................190
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Manual transmission .................161lubricant specifications ..........260
reverse .....................................162
Mirrors .........................................59 fold away ...................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......59
Motorcraft parts ........................242
O
Octane rating ............................246
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................229
Overdrive .....................................62
Overheating ...............................190
P
Parking brake ............................154
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................76
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................175
Power door locks ........................65
Power mirrors .............................59
Power point .................................57
Power steering ..........................155 fluid, checking and adding ....253
fluid, specifications .................260
Power Windows ...........................58
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................156
R
Radio ....................19, 21, 24, 29, 32 Single CD ..................................21 Relays ........................................171
Remote entry system .................66
illuminated entry ......................69
locking/unlocking doors ...........66
panic alarm ...............................66
replacing the batteries .............67
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............84
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................74, 78–83
Safety restraints ..............74, 78–83 BeltMinder ..............................85
extension assembly ..................84
for adults .............................79–82
for children .........................98–99
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................76
safety belt maintenance ...........84
warning light and chime ..........85
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ......................................106
Safety seats for children ..........103
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................266
Satellite Radio Information ........38
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............74
Seats ............................................72 child safety seats ....................103
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................69
Servicing your vehicle ..............223
Setting the clock AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD ...............21, 24
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Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 .............................29, 33
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......264
Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................260
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your vehicle ........149–151 jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel tilting .........................................57
Stereo Single CD ..................................21
T
Tether anchors ..........................106
Tilt steering wheel ......................57
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Roadside Emergencies ...........181
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....128
Tires ...........................112–114, 181 alignment ................................120
care ..........................................117
changing ..........................181, 186
checking the pressure ............117
inflating ...................................115
label .........................................127
replacing ..................................118
rotating ....................................121
safety practices .......................119
sidewall information ...............123
snow tires and chains ............132 spare tire .........................182, 184
terminology .............................114
tire grades ...............................113
treadwear ........................113, 117
Towing .......................................138 recreational towing .................147
trailer towing ..........................138
wrecker ....................................197
Traction-lok rear axle ...............156
Transfer case fluid checking .........................258
Transmission automatic operation ...............157
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....157
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................257
lubricant specifications ..........260
manual operation ....................161
Turn signal ..................................48
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................266
Vehicle loading ..........................132 camper bodies ........................148
Ventilating your vehicle ...........152
W
Warning chimes ...........................17
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................228
Water, Driving through .............169
Windows power .........................................58
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