2008 MAZDA MODEL B2300 TRUCK jump start

Seating and Safety Restraints69
Seating 69
Safety restraints 71
Airbags 86
Child restraints 94
Tires, Wheels and Loading106
Tire information 109
Tire inflation 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 124
Vehicle loading 129
Trailer towing 135
Recreational towing 144
Driving146
Starting 146
Brakes 151
Transmission operation 156
Roadside Emergencies168
Hazard flasher switch 168
Fuel pump shut-off switch 168
Fuses and relays 169
Changing tires 179
Lug nut torque 187
Overheating 188
Jump starting 189
Wrecker towing 195
Customer Assistance196
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 206
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 206
Cleaning207
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•If steam is coming from the engine compartment: do not go near
the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine, then turn the ignition switch
to the ON position without starting the engine. The radiator cooling
fans will start to cool the engine.
• If neither coolant nor steam is escaping: open the hood and idle
the engine until it cools. If this does not lower the temperature, stop
the engine and let it cool.
5. Check the coolant level. If it is low, look for leaks in the radiator hoses and connections, heater hoses and connections, radiator and
water pump.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking, stop the
engine and call an authorized dealer.
WARNING: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding
coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Do not remove the cooling system cap when the
engine and radiator are hot.
See Adding coolant in theMaintenance and Specifications section. If
you find no problems, the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious,
carefully add coolant as required.
Note: If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have
the cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged
unless repairs are made.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
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transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation.1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other
moving parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight
and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
Note: In the illustrations, lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and
the fuel injection system. Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker covers
or the intake manifold as groundingpoints.
WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thebooster vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearn its idle conditions.
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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
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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
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Spark plugs, specifications .......264
Special noticeambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................260
Speed control ..............................57
Starting your
vehicle ........................146–147, 149 jump starting ..........................189
Steering wheel tilting .........................................54
T
Tether anchors ..........................102
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Roadside Emergencies ...........179
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....124
Tires ...........................108–109, 179 alignment ................................117
care ..........................................113
changing ..........................179, 184
checking the pressure ............113
inflating ...................................110
label .........................................123
replacing ..................................114
rotating ....................................117
safety practices .......................116
sidewall information ...............119
snow tires and chains ............129
spare tire .................................180
terminology .............................110
tire grades ...............................109
treadwear ........................109, 113
Towing .......................................135 recreational towing .................144
trailer towing ..........................135
wrecker ....................................195
Traction-lok rear axle ...............155
Transfer case fluid checking .........................257
Transmission automatic operation ...............156
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....156
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................256
lubricant specifications ..........260
manual operation ....................159
Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................266
Vehicle loading ..........................129 camper bodies ........................145
Ventilating your vehicle ...........149
W
Warning chimes ...........................17
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................226
Water, Driving through .............167
Windows power .........................................55
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................53 checking and adding fluid .....226
checking and cleaning ............226
replacing wiper blades ...........227
Wrecker towing .........................195
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