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2004 Mazda B2300 Truck B Series Owners Manual

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SPECIAL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNERS OF PICKUP
TRUCKS AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES

WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle
section in this chapter.

WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle differently than
unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a
heavily loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.
Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and
people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

Vehicle Loading â€“ with and without a trailer

This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating
capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading
your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining
your vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s
Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:

Base Curb Weight

– is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of

fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight

– is the weight of your new vehicle when you

picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo Weight

– includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,

including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load
or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight.

2004 Mazda B Series

(mbs)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

(fus)

Driving

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