steering wheel MAZDA MODEL B3000 TRUCK 2006 Owner's Manual

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²Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell or exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
² Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased
steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in the
straight ahead position.
² Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or ªpullsº to one side
when traveling on a smooth, level road.
² When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel or ªhard to pushº brake pedal.
² If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occur,
check the transmission fluid level.
² Check automatic transmission Park function.
² Check parking brake.
At least monthly
² Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
² Check tires for wear and proper air pressure.
² Check engine oil level.
² Check coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
² Check washer fluid level.
At least twice a year (for example, every spring and fall)
² Check power steering fluid level.
² Check clutch fluid level (if equipped).
² Check and clean body and door drain holes.
² Check and lubricate all hinges, latches, and outside locks.
² Check and lubricate door rubber weather strips.
² Check parking brake for proper operation.
² Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function.
² Check air pressure in spare tire.
² Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
² Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for
operation.
² Check cooling system fluid level and verify coolant specific gravity is
correct for summer or winter conditions.
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1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1(First).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
² Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
² Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under
the bottom of the instrument
panel near the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch
that is located under the front
center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod.
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²4.0L V6 engine
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the service maintenance section
for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only
MERCONt AT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. If your vehicle is equipped with a 3.0L V6 engine, check the
fluid level on the dipstick. It should be within the FULL HOT range.
Do not add fluid if the level is within this range.
5. If your vehicle is equipped with a 4.0L SOHC V6 or 2.3L I4
engine, check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between
the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is within this
range.
6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the FULL HOT range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir.
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Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................65
Seats ............................................63child safety seats ......................94
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................60
Servicing your vehicle ..............214
Setting the clock AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....24
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................28
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......256
Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart, lubricants 254±255
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your vehicle .......141±142, 144
jump starting ..........................183
Steering wheel tilting .........................................47
Stereo Single CD ..................................21
T
Tether anchors ............................98
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tires ...........................107±108, 173 alignment ................................115
care ..........................................112
changing ..........................173, 178
checking the pressure ............112 inflating ...................................109
label .........................................122
replacing ..................................113
rotating ....................................115
safety practices .......................114
sidewall information ...............117
snow tires and chains ............122
spare tire .........................173, 175
terminology .............................108
tire grades ...............................108
treadwear ........................107, 112
Towing .......................................130 recreational towing .................139
trailer towing ..........................130
wrecker ....................................188
Traction-lok rear axle ...............148
Transfer case fluid checking .........................250
Transmission automatic operation ...............149
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....149
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................249
fluid, refill capacities ..............251
lubricant specifications ..254±255
manual operation ....................153
Turn signal ..................................39
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................256
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................258
Vehicle loading ..........................123 camper bodies ........................140
Ventilating your vehicle ...........145
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
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