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2009 Mazda B2300 Truck Mazda B Series Owners Manual

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Table of Contents

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Instrument Cluster
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Entertainment Systems
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Entertainment Systems
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Lights
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacing exterior bulbs
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Lights
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacing exterior bulbs
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Driver Controls
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
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Driver Controls
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Setting cruise control
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Driver Controls
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Setting cruise control
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Locks and Security
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Locks and Security
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Locks and Security
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
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Locks and Security
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Seating and Safety Restraints
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
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Seating and Safety Restraints
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts (front outboard passenger seat only)
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Seating and Safety Restraints
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
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Seating and Safety Restraints
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child booster seats
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Seating and Safety Restraints
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child booster seats
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Driving
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Driving
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
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Driving
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
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Roadside Emergencies
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Roadside Emergencies
CHANGING THE TIRES
Stopping and securing the vehicle
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Roadside Emergencies
CHANGING THE TIRES
Tire change procedure
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Roadside Emergencies
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Roadside Emergencies
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Roadside Emergencies
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Roadside Emergencies
WRECKER TOWING
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Customer Assistance
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Customer Assistance
WARRANTIES FOR YOUR MAZDA
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Maintenance and Specifications
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Maintenance and Specifications
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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Maintenance and Specifications
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
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Maintenance and Specifications
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Maintenance and Specifications
ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Recommendations
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Maintenance and Specifications
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
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Maintenance and Specifications
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
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Maintenance and Specifications
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
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If shifting out of 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4WD LOW light in the
instrument cluster to turn

off

indicating the shift is complete.

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles

4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and
rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat
different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your
vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without
getting hung up or damaging underbody components.

The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle
differently than an ordinary passenger car.

Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.
Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel
motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not
grip the spokes.

Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as
rocks and stumps.

You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before
driving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain
steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four
wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning.

Basic operating principles

Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.
4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loose
surfaces.

Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.

Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by
loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface.

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  • If shifting out of 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4WD LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn off indicating the shift is complete.
  • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads.
  • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle.
  • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.
  • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed.

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