A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................151
Air cleaner filter ...............257, 259
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................86
and child safety seats ..............89
description ................................86
disposal ......................................91
driver airbag ........................86, 89
indicator light ...........................90
operation .............................86, 89
passenger airbag .................86, 89
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................234
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................151–152
Anti-theft system ........................66
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 21, 27
Automatic transmission ............156
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................157
fluid, specification ..................259
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....32
Auxiliary power point .................54
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........259
traction lok ..............................155
B
Battery .......................................232
acid, treating emergencies .....232
jumping a disabled battery ....189
maintenance-free ....................232
servicing ..................................232Belt-Minder...............................82
Booster seats ...............................95
Brakes ........................................151
anti-lock ...........................151–152
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................153
fluid, checking and adding ....252
fluid, specifications .................259
lubricant specifications ..........259
parking ....................................153
shift interlock ..........................156
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................46
C
Cargo cage ...................................60
Cell phone warning ...................267
Changing a tire .........................179
Child safety restraints ................95
child seat belts .........................95
Child safety seats ........................99
attaching with tether straps ..102
in front seat ............................100
in rear seat ..............................100
tether anchorage hardware ...102
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................95
Chimes (warning) .......................17
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............207
instrument panel ....................210
interior .....................................210
Mazda car care products .......211
plastic parts ............................209
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................206
wheels ......................................207
2008 B-Series(mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
268
octane rating ...................243, 263
quality ......................................244
running out of fuel .................244
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................240
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......168
Fuses ..................................169–170
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................245
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................168
Headlamps ...................................42
aiming ........................................44
bulb specifications ....................46
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs .........................47
turning on and off ....................42
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................39–40
Hood ..........................................221
I
Ignition ...............................146, 263
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................250
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................210cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................43
location of components ............12
J
Jack ............................................179
positioning ...............................179
storage .....................179, 182–183
Jump-starting your vehicle ......189
K
Keys .......................................62, 67
positions of the ignition .........146
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
daytime running light ...............43
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....43
interior lamps .....................46–47
replacing bulbs .........................47
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................45
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........153
Load limits .................................129
Loading instructions .................135
Locks
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........259
Lug nuts ....................................187
M
Manual transmission .................159
2008 B-Series(mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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