2008 MAZDA MODEL B2300 TRUCK Owners Manual (in English)

•3.0L V6 Engine with A/C
• 4.0L V6 Engine
2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
265

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
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
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
2008 B-Series(mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
266

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
2008 B-Series(mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
267

CELL PHONES
Use of cell phones and other devices by driver:WARNING: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones,
computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices
by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a
number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver’s
hands. Use of these devices will cause the driver to be
distracted and could lead to a serious accident. If a passenger is
unable to use the device, pull off the right-of-way to a safe area
before use. If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this
warning, use a hands-free system to at least allow the hands
free to drive the vehicle. Never use a cell phone or other
electrical device while the vehicle is moving and, instead,
concentrate on the full-time job of driving.
In addition, the gasoline distributors are warning against using
cell phones during refueling procedures, due to their increased
concern about static electricity fires in the self-service pump
environment.
2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Accessories
268

A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................151
Air cleaner filter ...............258, 260
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................86and 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) ................235
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................151–152
Anti-theft system ........................66
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 21, 26
Automatic transmission ............156 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................157
fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....32
Auxiliary power point .................54
Axle lubricant specifications ..........260
traction lok ..............................155
B
Battery .......................................233 acid, treating emergencies .....233
jumping a disabled battery ....189
maintenance-free ....................233
servicing ..................................233 Belt-Minder
...............................82
Booster seats ...............................96
Brakes ........................................151 anti-lock ...........................151–152
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................153
fluid, checking and adding ....254
fluid, specifications .................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
parking ....................................153
shift interlock ..........................156
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................46
C
Cargo cage ...................................60
Cell phone warning ...................268
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 .............................................96
Chimes (warning) .......................17
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............208
instrument panel ....................211
interior .....................................211
Mazda car care products .......212
plastic parts ............................210
washing ....................................207
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................208
2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Index
269

wiper blades ............................210
Clock adjust AM/FM Stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Clutch fluid ..........................................254
operation while driving ..........159
recommended shift speeds ....160
Console ........................................54
Coolant checking and adding ..............235
refill capacities ........................240
specifications ..........................260
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................57
Customer
Assistance ..................196–197, 199
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Dipstick engine oil .................................227
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................258
Driving under special
conditions ..................161, 164, 166 mud ..........................................165
sand .........................................165
snow and ice ...........................167
through water .................165, 167
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................189 Emergency Flashers .................168
Emission control system ..........249
Engine ........................................264
cleaning ...................................208
coolant .....................................235
idle speed control ...................233
lubrication specifications .......260
service points ..................223–225
starting after a collision .........168
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................227 checking and adding ..............227
dipstick ....................................227
filter, specifications ................231
recommendations ...................231
specifications ..........................260
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................149
F
Foglamps .....................................42
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......161 driving off road .......................163
electronic shift ........................162
indicator light .........................162
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................155
Fuel ............................................241 calculating fuel economy .......246
cap ...........................................243
choosing the right fuel ...........244
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................249
detergent in fuel .....................244
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................241, 243, 246
filter, specifications ................241
fuel pump shut-off switch .....168
improving fuel economy ........246
2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Index
270

octane rating ...................245, 264
quality ......................................245
running out of fuel .................245
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................241
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......168
Fuses ..................................169–170
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............243
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................246
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 ..........................................222
I
Ignition ...............................146, 264
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................251
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................211 cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................43
location of components ............12
J
Jack ............................................179 positioning ...............................179
storage .............................179, 182
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) ........................46
Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........153
Load limits .................................129
Loading instructions .................135
Locks doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........260
Lug nuts ....................................187
M
Manual transmission .................159
2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Index
271

lubricant specifications ..........260
reverse .....................................160
Mirrors .........................................56 fold away ...................................57
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................56–57
Motorcraft parts ........................241
O
Octane rating ............................245
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................227
Overdrive ...............................59–60
Overheating ...............................188
P
Parking brake ............................153
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................73
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................173
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .......................56–57
Power point .................................54
Power steering ..........................154 fluid, checking and adding ....252
fluid, specifications .................260
Power Windows ...........................55
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................155
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 26
Relays ........................................169
Remote entry system .................63 illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
panic alarm ...............................63
replacing the batteries .............64
S
Safety defects, reporting ..........206
Safety restraints ..............71, 75–79 Belt-Minder .............................82
extension assembly ..................80
for adults .............................76–79
for children .........................94–95
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................73
seat belt maintenance ..............80
warning light and chime ..........81
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ......................................102
Safety seats for children ............99
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................266
Satellite Radio Information ........35
Scheduled Maintenance ...........213
Seat Belt Maintenance ...............80
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................71, 75–79
Seats ............................................69 child safety seats ......................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................66
Servicing your vehicle ..............221
Setting the clock AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Snowplowing .................................7
2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Index
272