maintenance MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES 2006 (in English) Manual PDF

Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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 (R1) R
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT:XXRC: 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/XXXXXXXTIRES
XXXX.XXRIMSXXXXKG WITH
XXXX/XXXXXXXTIRES
XXXX.XXRIMS
FOR MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................144
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ..........................77
and child safety seats ..............80
description ................................77
disposal ......................................83
driver airbag ..............................81
indicator light ...........................82
operation ...................................81
passenger airbag .......................81
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................83
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................225
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................144–145
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................23
Single CD ..................................20
Audio system
(see Radio) ................18, 20, 23, 27
Automatic transmission ............148
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................149
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specification ..................251
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..250–251
refill capacities ........................247
traction lok ..............................147
B
Battery .......................................223
acid, treating emergencies .....223jumping a disabled battery ....181
maintenance-free ....................223
servicing ..................................223
Bed extender ..............................54
BeltMinder ...................................72
Brakes ........................................144
anti-lock ...........................144–145
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............145
fluid, checking and adding ....242
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specifications .........250–251
lubricant specifications ..250–251
parking ....................................146
shift interlock ..........................148
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....247
Cassette tape player ...................23
Cell phone warning ...................256
Changing a tire .........................171
Child safety restraints ................89
child safety belts ......................89
Child safety seats ........................93
attaching with tether straps ....97
in front seat ..............................94
in rear seat ................................94
LATCH .....................................101
tether anchorage hardware .....97
Chimes (warning) .......................16
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............198
instrument panel ....................201
interior .....................................202
interior trim ............................201
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Fuel ............................................231
calculating fuel economy .......235
cap ...........................................233
capacity ...................................247
choosing the right fuel ...........233
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................238
detergent in fuel .....................234
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................231, 233, 235
filter, specifications ................230
fuel pump shut-off switch .....160
improving fuel economy ........235
octane rating ...................234, 251
quality ......................................234
running out of fuel .................235
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................231
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......160
Fuses ..................................161–162
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............233
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................235
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................160
Headlamps ...................................35
aiming ........................................37
bulb specifications ....................39
daytime running lights .............36
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................35Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........32–33
Hood ..........................................212
I
Ignition ...............................140, 251
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................93
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................240
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................201
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................36
location of components ............12
J
Jack ............................................171
positioning ...............................171
storage .....................171, 174–175
Jump-starting your vehicle ......181
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........140
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
daytime running light ...............36
fog lamps ...................................36
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....36
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interior lamps .....................39–40
replacing bulbs ....... 39–40, 43–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
LATCH anchors .........................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........145
Load limits .................................122
Loading instructions .................129
Lubricant specifications ...250–251
Lug nuts ....................................179
Lumbar support, seats ...............64
M
Manual transmission .................151
fluid capacities ........................247
lubricant specifications ..........251
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors .........................................50
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Motorcraft parts ........................230
O
Octane rating ............................234
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................217
Overdrive .....................................53
Overheating ...............................180
P
Parking brake ............................146
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................165
Power door locks ........................56Power mirrors .............................50
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................147
fluid, checking and adding ....241
fluid, refill capacity ................247
fluid, specifications .........250–251
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................147
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 27
Single CD ..................................20
Relays ........................................161
Remote entry system .................57
illuminated entry ......................60
locking/unlocking doors .....56–57
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............76
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............65, 67–71
Safety restraints ..............65, 67–71
belt minder ...............................72
extension assembly ..................72
for adults .............................67–70
for children .........................88–89
safety belt maintenance ...........76
warning light and chime ..........72
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................101
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ........................................97
Safety seats for children ............93
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................253
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