4-wheel Anti-lock Braking; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features ; Normal operating conditions- Page 12

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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Driving Tips

Quick Tips

Mazda

Mazda B-Series Truck

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Change engine oil/replace filter
every 3,000**/5,000 miles; rotate
tires every 7,500 miles or sooner
Check lug nut torque every 
5,000 miles

Normal operating conditions

A.

Inspect: Engine cooling system,
hoses and clamps, automatic
transmission fluid level, steering
linkage, suspension, brake system
Inspect/lubricate: 4x2 ball joints

B.

Replace: Air filter/fuel filter
Inspect: Exhaust system

C.

Change: Green engine coolant

D.

Lubricate: 4x2 wheel bearings
Replace: Manual transmission fluid

E.

Inspect: Accessory drive belt(s)
Replace: Spark plugs
Replace: PCV valve (2.3L/3.0L/4.0L)

Special operating 
conditions

Towing, extensive idling, low 
speed driving, dusty conditions 
and off-road operation, see
Owner’s Manual

F.

Change: Yellow engine coolant

G.

Inspect: Brake system

H.

Replace: Fuel filter

I.

Change: Automatic 
transmission fluid

J.

Lubricate: Front wheel 
bearings (4x2)

K.

Change: Transfer case fluid (4x4)

L.

Replace: Spark plugs

Perform maintenance as required

Inspect/lubricate: U-joints, clutch
fluid level 
Replace: Engine air filter
Change: Manual transmission fluid 

Break-in period

First 1,000 miles: Avoid heavy
repeated brake use; avoid full
throttle, rapid acceleration or 
kick-down of transmission; drive 
at varying road and engine speeds 
Do not tow a trailer for first 
500 miles 
Do not use special “break-in” oils

Tip: Follow the same break-in
period procedures with newly 
overhauled engine or when
brakes are replaced

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)

ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to all four
wheels (4-wheel ABS) on the
verge of locking up

You may feel a slight pulsing 
of the brake pedal and hear a 
clicking noise, this tells you the 
ABS is functioning properly

Tips: Maintain constant 
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes

ABS self test

A self-diagnostic test is 
performed when the engine is
started; you may feel some 
pulsation and hear some 
noise; this is normal

Tire economy and tips

Check pressure monthly when
tires are cold
Check for unusual wear and 
overall condition, do not exceed
weight limit on tires and axles
Maintain correct front-end alignment
and tire balance; see Owner’s
Manual for rotation chart

Tire pressure

Decal on the edge of the 
driver’s door provides tire 
size and pressure information

Tire chains*

†

Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only

Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on rear tires;
install as tightly as possible
and retighten periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with 
tire chains

NORMAL

SPECIAL

5,000 miles

15,000 miles

3

0,000 miles

45,000 miles

60,000 miles

75,000 miles

90,000 miles

100,000 miles

A

A   B

A   C

A   B   D

A   C

A   B

E   F

G

H

 I   J

K   L

*Denotes optional equipment

**Special operating conditions

† See Owner’s Manual