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2007 Mazda B3000 Truck Mazda B Series Owners Manual

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If shifting into 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4WD LOW light in the

instrument cluster to turn

on

indicating the shift is complete.

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 4WD

Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and

rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat

different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

Trucks 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.

2007 B-Series (mbs)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA (fus)

Driving

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  • If shifting into 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4WD LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete.
  • 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.

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