While operating your vehicle; At least monthly; At least twice a year (for example, every spring and fall)- Page 189

2003 Mazda B4000 4WD B Series Owners Manual

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While operating your vehicle

Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell or exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.

Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased
steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in the
straight ahead position.

Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on a smooth, level road.

When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.

If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occur,
check the transmission fluid level.

Check automatic transmission Park function.

Check parking brake.

At least monthly

Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

Check tires for wear and proper air pressure.

Check engine oil level.

Check coolant level in the coolant reservoir.

Check washer fluid level.

At least twice a year (for example, every spring and fall)

Check power steering fluid level.

Check clutch fluid level (if equipped).

Check and clean body and door drain holes.

Check and lubricate all hinges, latches, and outside locks.

Check and lubricate door rubber weather strips.

Check parking brake for proper operation.

Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function.

Check air pressure in spare tire.

Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.

Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for
operation.

Maintenance and Specifications

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  • Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell or exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
  • Check for vibrations in the steering wheel.
  • Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when traveling on a smooth, level road.
  • When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.
  • If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occur, check the transmission fluid level.
  • Check automatic transmission Park function.
  • Check parking brake.
  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
  • Check tires for wear and proper air pressure.
  • Check engine oil level.
  • Check coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
  • Check washer fluid level.
  • Check power steering fluid level.
  • Check clutch fluid level (if equipped).
  • Check and clean body and door drain holes.
  • Check and lubricate all hinges, latches, and outside locks.
  • Check and lubricate door rubber weather strips.
  • Check parking brake for proper operation.
  • Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function.
  • Check air pressure in spare tire.
  • Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
  • Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation.

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