Mazda B3000 (2002 year). Instruction

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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Mazda Motor Corporation
product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by
reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your
vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving
it.

For more information on Mazda Motor Corporation and its products visit
the following website:
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• In Canada: www.mazda.ca
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your
particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe
options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is
an integral part of the vehicle.

WARNING: In the event of an accident the Fuel pump shut-off
switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine.
The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.
collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel
pump shut-off switch

in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Introduction

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible
damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers
to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning
triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is
imperative that you consult the
relevant section of this guide before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in
protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized
disposal of waste cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant
steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this
guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage and Corrosion Coverage. In addition,
your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance
Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not
covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with
your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.

WARNING: Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and
safety restraints

chapter. Failure to follow the specific

warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant
seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag
unless the air bag can be and is turned OFF.

Introduction

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

WARNING: Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

WARNING: Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Mazda Ambulance Preparation
Package.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Protecting the
Environment

Fasten Safety Belt

Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side

Child Seat

Child Seat Installation
Warning

Child Seat Tether
Anchorage

Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based

Traction Control

Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield
Defrost/Demist

Rear Window
Defrost/Demist

Power Windows
Front/Rear

Introduction

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Window Lockout

Panic Alarm System
Feature

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant
Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas

Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid
Level

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was accurate at the time of printing.
Mazda may change the contents without notice.

Introduction

RPMx1000

ABS

BRAKE

CHECK
ENGINE

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

R N D 2 1

THEFT

SPEED
CONT

4WD
HIGH

4WD
LOW

O/D
OFF

MPH

60 70

km/h

0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

100

120

140

160

180

DOOR
AJAR

CHECK

GAGE

DIM

OFF

SET

ACC

COAST

OFF

Headlamp control

(pg. 73)

Instrument panel dimmer

control

(pg. 74)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 12)

Speed control*

(pg. 89)

Hood release

(pg. 234)

Driver air bag

(pg. 121)

Parking brake release

(pg. 157)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 75)

Instrument Cluster

4X4

HIGH

2WD

4X4

LOW

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

AM/FM

SEEK

TONE

CLK

TUNE

TONE VOL

VOL

PUSH

4wd control*

(pg. 167)

Audio system

(pg. 21)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 84)

Fog lamp control

(pg. 73)

Climate control system

(pg. 69)

Passenger air bag

deactivate switch

(pg. 128)

* if equipped

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have
the respective system inspected immediately.

Check engine

Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If it comes on
after the engine is started, one of
the engine’s emission control
systems may be malfunctioning. The
light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted and will
not require towing.

Light turns on (without blinking):

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examples
are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely

tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light

CHECK

ENGINE

Instrument Cluster

should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is
required.

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.

NOTE: The

CHECK

ENGINE

light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted

with the engine running.

WARNING: Never refuel vehicle with the engine running.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire.

Check gage

Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high, the engine oil
pressure is low or the fuel gauge is
at or near empty. Refer to Engine
coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge
in this chapter for more information.

Brake system warning

To confirm the brake system
warning light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
(alternatively for some vehicles
when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the
light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position).
It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately.
Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid

CHECK

GAGE

BRAKE

Instrument Cluster

level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be
serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to Brakes in the
Driving chapter for more information.

WARNING: Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be
inspected immediately.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Illuminates to ensure the circuit is
functional.

WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails
to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the
ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal
braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also
remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten
your safety belts. For more
information, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.

Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air
bags (front or side) are operational.
If the light fails to illuminate,
continues to flash or remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately.

ABS

Instrument Cluster

Passenger Air bag Deactivation switch warning light

Illuminates to warn that the
passenger air bag is deactivated,
refer to Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF
Switch in the Seating and Safety
chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.

Check fuel cap

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not
installed correctly. Check the fuel
cap for proper installation. When
the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off
after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with
the check fuel cap light on, or a mis-installed fuel cap can activate the
Check Engine warning light.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and
specifications chapter.

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control
is activated.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

SPEED

CONT

Instrument Cluster

O/D off

Illuminates when the overdrive
function has been turned OFF using
the transmission control switch
(TCS).

If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the
transmission could occur.

Turn signals

Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.

Door ajar

Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to SecuriLock

y passive

anti-theft system in the Locks and
Security chapter.

Four wheel drive high (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive is
put in high range.

NOTE: If the light continues to
flash have the system serviced.

O/D

OFF

DOOR

AJAR

Instrument Cluster

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive
low is engaged. If the light continues
to flash have the system serviced.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

BeltMinder

chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.

Headlamps ON warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is
opened.

4WD

LOW

Instrument Cluster

GAUGES

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the “H” and “C”).

If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine
immediately and let the engine cool.

Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications
chapter.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap and/or the
radiator cap while the engine is running or hot, this may result
in serious burns.

NOTE: This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge
indication will not be accurate.

Instrument Cluster

Engine oil pressure gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure. At
normal operating temperature, the
needle will be in the normal range
(the area between the “L” and “H”);
if the needle goes below the
normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and
switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level.
Add oil if needed (refer to Engine
oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter). If the oil level is
correct, have your vehicle checked by your authorized Mazda dealership.

Battery voltage gauge

Indicates battery voltage.

NOTE: If the pointer moves and
stays outside the normal operating
range (as indicated by arrows), have
the vehicle’s electrical system
checked as soon as possible.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel
that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the
reserve fuel.

NOTE: The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Instrument Cluster

Mazda B3000 (2002 year). Instruction - part 1