ECU MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES 2003 (in English) Owner's Manual

5. To put the retractor in the
automatic locking mode, grasp
the shoulder portion of the belt
and pull downward until all of
the belt is extracted and a click
is heard.
6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate
it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the 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. SeeAttaching child safety seats with tether strapsin this chapter.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
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Center seating location 60/40 vinyl seats
When installing a child safety seat in the center position on a 60/40 vinyl
seat, route the tether strap through the guiding sleeve 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 theInstalling child safety seats in combination lap and
shoulder belt seating positionssection 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.
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children) attachments for child seat anchors
Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments
that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle.
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WARNING: If there are two LATCH seats to install Ð you can
only mount one LATCH seat in this vehicle with the LATCH
anchor bars. You need to mount the second seat with the center
seat belt using the lap belt method and the child safety seat
tether (if equipped).
WARNING: Do not attach two seats to one LATCH anchor bar.
The lower anchors for child seat
installation are located at the rear
section of the front passenger seat
between the cushion and seat back.
The LATCH anchors are below
locator symbols on the seat back.
Two plastic LATCH guides may be
purchased from your local Mazda
dealer (part number 1F60±57±751).
They snap onto the latch lower
anchor in the vehicle to help attach
a child seat with rigid latch
attachments. It will hold the seat
foam away and expose the anchor
making attachment of the child seat
easier.
Make sure you attach the proper
child safety seat tether after
securing the LATCH.
WARNING: If the tether strap
is clipped incorrectly, the child
safety seat may not be
retained properly in the event
of a collision.
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The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster illuminates and
remains illuminated (when the
ignition is turned ON) until the
parking brake is released.
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
NOTE:The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Pull the release lever to release the
brake.
Driving with the parking brake
on will cause the brakes to wear
out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to decrease the driver's effort in steering the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
²Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
²Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level
below the MIN mark on the reservoir.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
²Underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
!
BRAKE
BRAKE
RELEASE
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To put your vehicle in P (Park):
²Come to a complete stop
²Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the
LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
(Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through
five.
(Overdrive) can be
deactivated by pressing the
transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. This will
illuminate the O/D OFF lamp and activate Drive.
Drive (not shown)
Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed.
²This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
²O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.
²Provides engine braking.
²Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer
towing and when engine braking is required.
²To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control
switch. The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.
²O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
O/D
ON/OFF
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
10 7.5A Speed control servo/amplifier assembly,
Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Shift
lock actuator, Turn signals, 4x4
11 7.5A Instrument cluster, 4x4, Main light switch,
Central Security Module (CSM), Generic
Electronic Module (GEM)
12 Ð Not used
13 20A Brake pedal position switch
14 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control
module
15 Ð Not used
16 30A Windshield wiper motor, Wiper HI/LO
relay, Wiper run/park relay
17 20A Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC)
18 Ð Not used
19 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM) power
diode, Ignition, PATS (Passive Anti-Theft
System)
20 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio
21 15A Hazard flasher
22 20A Auxiliary power socket
23 Ð Not used
24 7.5A Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch,
Starter interrupt relay
25 Ð Not used
26 10A Battery saver relay, Auxiliary relay box,
Restraint Central Module (RCM), Generic
Electronic Module (GEM), Instrument
cluster
27 Ð Not used
28 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio
29 20A Radio
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
30 Ð Not used
31 Ð Not used
32 Ð Not used
33 15A Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) module, Instrument cluster
34 Ð Not used
35 15A Horn relay (if not equipped with a Central
Security Module)
36 Ð Not used
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems
from overloads.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting
the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
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2.3L engine (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 50A** I/P fuse panel
2 Ð Not used
3 Ð Not used
4 Ð Not used
5 Ð Not used
6 50A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump
motor
7 30A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
8 20A* Central security module, Power door locks,
Remote entry
9 Ð Not used
10 Ð Not used
11 50A** Starter relay, Ignition switch
12 20A* Power windows
1234521 22 23 24
25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44
67891055
49 4854 53 52
515656 B
56 A
5050 B
50 A 47 4545 B
45 A
4646 B
46 A 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
13 Ð Not used
14 Ð Not used
15 Ð Not used
16 40A** Blower motor
17 20A** Auxiliary cooling fan
18 Ð Not used
19 Ð Not used
20 Ð Not used
21 10A* PCM memory
22 Ð Not used
23 20A* Fuel pump motor
24 30A* Headlamps
25 10A* A/C clutch relay
26 Ð Not used
27 Ð Not used
28 30A* ABS module
29 Ð Not used
30 15A* Trailer Tow
31 20A* Foglamp, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
32 Ð Not used
33 15A* Park lamp, Central security module
34 Ð Not used
35 Ð Not used
36 Ð Not used
37 Ð Not used
38 10A* Left headlamp low beam
39 Ð Not used
40 Ð Not used
41 20A* Heated oxygen sensors
42 10A* Right headlamp low beam
43 Ð (Resistor)
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the service maintenance section for the appropriate intervals for
checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
²2.3L I4 engine
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