power steering MAZDA MODEL B4000 2003 User Guide

FluidMazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line on
reservoir
Power steering
fluid Mazda
MERCON
AT FAll
Fill to range on
dipstick
Transmission
fluid
1Mazda
MERCON AT F5-speed manual 2.65L
(2.8 quarts)2
Mazda
MERCONV
AT F4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 2.3L I4
engine9.4L
(9.9 quarts)3
4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
engines9.5L
(10.0 quarts)3
4x4 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
9.8L
(10.3 quarts)3
Maintenance and Specifications
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemMazda part name or equivalent
Front axle (4X4) SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
Rear axle SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if
equipped)High Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid
Door weather strips Silicone Lubricant
Engine coolant Mazda Premium Engine Coolant
3
Engine oil 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6
engines SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
Engine oil 4.0L V6 engines SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
Hinges, door checks, latches,
striker plates, fuel filler door hinge
and seat tracks Multi-Purpose Grease
Transmission /steering/parking
brake linkages and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal shaft, clutch pilot
bearing and input shaft spline
(manual transmission). Premium Long-Life Grease
Power steering fluid, transfer case
fluid (4X4) and transmission fluid
(manual) MERCON
AT F
Automatic transmission (5R44E
and 5R55E) MERCONVATF
2
Windshield washer fluid
Ultra-clear Windshield Washer
Concentrate
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. If submerged in
water, the rear axle lubricant should be changed.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
Maintenance and Specifications
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Power mirrors .............................53
Power point .................................49
Power steering ..........................117fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacity ................231
fluid, specifications .........235–236
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................118
R
Radio ..........................19, 21, 24, 27 6-CD in dash .............................24
AM/FM .......................................19
MACH MP3 ...............................27
Single CD ..................................21
Relays ........................................140
Remote entry system ...........59–60 arming and disarming
the anti-theft system ................61
illuminated entry ......................63
locking/unlocking doors .....59–60
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................62
replacing the batteries .............61
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............80
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........69–73
Safety defects, reporting ..........174
Safety restraints ....................69–73 belt minder ...............................76
extension assembly ..................76
for adults .............................70–72
for children .........................93–94
lap belt ......................................74 safety belt maintenance ...........80
warning light and chime ..........76
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................106
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ......................................102
Safety seats for children ............97
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............69
Seats ............................................67 child safety seats ......................97
Servicing your vehicle ..............190
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................152
Spark plugs, specifications .......236
Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................235–236
Speed control ..............................53
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......113
Starting your
vehicle ........................110–111, 113 jump starting ..........................159
Steering wheel tilting .........................................48
Stereo 6-CD in dash .............................24
AM/FM .......................................19
MACH MP3 ...............................27
Single CD ..................................21
T
Tether anchors ..........................102
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New Owners Guide own2002 (own2002)
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Index
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Tilt steering wheel ......................48
Tires ...........................151, 227–228changing ..................151–152, 155
checking the pressure ............228
replacing ..................................230
rotating ....................................229
snow tires and chains ............230
tire grades ...............................228
treadwear ................................227
Towing .......................................131 recreational towing .................137
trailer towing ..........................131
wrecker ....................................164
Traction-lok rear axle ...............118
Transfer case fluid checking .........................226
Transmission automatic operation ...............119
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................223
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................225
fluid, refill capacities ..............231
lubricant specifications ..235–236
manual operation ....................122
Turn signal ..................................40 V
Vehicle dimensions ...................236
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................238
Vehicle loading ..........................129
camper bodies ........................138
Ventilating your vehicle ...........115
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................195
Washing your vehicle ................176
Water, Driving through .............128
Waxing your vehicle .................176
Windows power .........................................49
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................47 checking and adding fluid .....195
checking and cleaning ..............47
replacing wiper blades .............48
Wrecker towing .........................164
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New Owners Guide own2002 (own2002)
USA English (fus)
Index
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