Mazda B2300 2003 Owners Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 12

Warning and control lights 12 Gauges 16

Entertainment Systems 19

AM/FM stereo 19 AM/FM stereo with CD 21 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 23 AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 27

Climate Controls 35

Manual heating and air conditioning 35

Lights 38

Headlamps 38 Turn signal control 40 Bulb replacement 40

Driver Controls 47

Windshield wiper/washer control 47 Power windows 49 Speed control (Cruise control) 53

Locks and Security 59

Keys 59 Locks 59 Anti-theft system 59

Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 67

Seating 67 Safety restraints 69 Air bags 82 Child restraints 93

Driving 110

Starting 110 Brakes 115 Transmission operation 119 Vehicle loading 129 Trailer towing 131 Recreational towing 138

Roadside Emergencies 140

Hazard flasher switch 140 Fuel pump shut-off switch 140 Fuses and relays 141 Overheating 151 Changing tires 152 Jump starting 158 Wrecker towing 164

Customer Assistance 165

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 175

Cleaning 176

Repairing paint chips 177 Underbody preservation 181

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Specifications 182

Engine compartment 192 Engine oil 196 Battery 202 Fuel information 208 Refill capacities 232 Lubricant specifications 235 Engine data 236

Accessories 239 Index 240

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Mazda Motor Corporation product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Mazda Motor Corporation and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.mazdausa.com

• In Canada: www.mazda.ca

Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

WARNING: In the event of an accident the Fuel pump shut-off switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Introduction

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by a bold WARNING statement. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage and Corrosion Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Event Data Recorder

The computer in your vehicle is capable of recording detailed data potentially including but not limited to information such as:

• the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and passengers,

• information about the performance of various systems and modules in the vehicle, and

• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status potentially including information related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but not limited to vehicle speed.

This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or near crash event. This stored information may be read out and used by:

• Mazda Motor Company.

• service and repair facilities.

• law enforcement or government agencies.

• others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such

information.

Introduction

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING: Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific

warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be and is turned OFF.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

WARNING: Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

WARNING: Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Do not use your vehicle as an ambulance, as it is not equipped with an ambulance preparation package.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Protecting the Environment

Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side

Child Seat

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Traction Control

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Introduction

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Windows Power Window Lockout

Personal Alarm System Feature

Engine Coolant

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

MAX

MIN

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was accurate at the time of printing. Mazda may change the contents without notice.

Instrument Cluster

Headlamp control

(pg. 38)

OFF

Instrument panel

dimmer/dome light

control

(pg. 39)

CHECK

ENGINE

CHECK

FUEL CAP

ABS

DIM

OFF

Instrument cluster

(pg. 12)

DOOR

RPMx1000

AJAR

MPH

RND 21

0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

100

120

140

SET ACC

SPEED CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD LOW

O/D OFF

km/h

160

THEFT

180

101

COAST

CHECK GAGE

BRAKE

Turn signal and

wiper/washer

control

(pg. 40)

* If equipped

Driver air bag

Parking brake release

(pg. 116)

Speed control*

(pg. 53)

(pg. 82)

Hood release

(pg. 191)

Instrument Cluster

4wd control*

(pg. 125)

Audio system

(pg. 19)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 49)

Cigar lighter

Passenger air bag

deactivate switch

(pg. 88)

Fog lamp control

(pg. 38)

Climate control system

(pg. 35)

* if equipped

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately.

Check engine: Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted and will not require towing.

Light turns on (without blinking):

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

CHECK

ENGINE

Instrument Cluster

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

NOTE: The with the engine running.

WARNING: Never refuel vehicle with the engine running.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

CHECK

ENGINE

light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted

Check Fuel Cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap is not installed correctly. Check the fuel cap for proper installation. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, or a mis-installed fuel cap can activate the Check Engine warning light.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

BRAKE

Instrument Cluster

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.

Anti-lock brake system: If the

ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

ABS

Check gage: Illuminates when any of the following conditions has occurred:

• The engine coolant temperature is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The fuel gauge is at or near empty.

CHECK

GAGE

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open.

Instrument Cluster

DOOR

AJAR

Overdrive off (if equipped):

Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the transmission control switch (TCS).

If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged. NOTE: If the light continues to

flash have the system serviced.

Four wheel drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive high is engaged. NOTE: If the light continues to

flash have the system serviced. Anti-theft system: Flashes when

the Securilocky Passive Anti-theft System has been activated.

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

O/D

OFF

4WD

LOW

SPEED

CONT

Instrument Cluster

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section,

the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Instrument Cluster

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap and/or the radiator cap while the engine is running or hot, this may result in serious burns.

Odometer: Registers the total

kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control button.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

MPH

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

km/h

140

160

180

101

Instrument Cluster

Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”);

if the needle goes below the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level.

Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle

checked by your authorized Mazda dealership. Fuel gauge: Displays approximately

how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

NOTE: The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

AM/FM STEREO

Entertainment Systems

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

1. Seek: Press next strong station down/up the

frequency band.

2. Tune: Press manually change radio

frequency down/up.

3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode.

/ to find the

/ to

ST DX

TONE VOL

SEEK TUNE

AM/FM

4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency

1 2 3 4

band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

Entertainment Systems

5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

6. Tone: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade appears on the display. Turn the volume control to

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

raise/lower the levels, or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back (if equipped).

7. CLK (Clock): To set the hour, press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the

TONE

CLK

display. Press SEEK to decrease

or increase

the hours.

To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK set appears in the display. Press TUNE to decrease

or increase the minutes.

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

16 17

AM FM

BASSCDTREB BAL FADE

CDCD

123456

1. Balance: Press sound to the left/right speakers.

2. Fade: Press sound to the front/rear

speakers.

/ to shift

FM1

DISC

1 234

COMP

SHUFFLE

7910

SCN

CLK

3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

4. CLK: To set the hour, press and hold CLK and press SEEK to

decrease

or increase

CLK

the hours.

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes.

Entertainment Systems

5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD.

6. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to bring louder and softer levels into more comfortable listening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display.

7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the tracks on the CD in random order. Press again to turn off.

8. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band

CDCD

123456

AM/FM; tune to a station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns. This radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls which allow you to set up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

9. CD:

Press and hold until

desired selection is reached.

SHUFFLE

10.

CD:Press and hold until

desired selection is reached.

11. Tune / Discs: In radio mode, press to move up or down the frequency band in individual increments.

12. Seek: Press and release SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

14. CD: Press to enter CD mode or to play a CD already loaded into the system.

15. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode.

Entertainment Systems

16. Bass: Press

/ to

increase/decrease the bass output.

17. Treble: Press

/ to

increase/decrease the treble output.

18. CD door: Insert a CD printed side up.

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM

DISC

Entertainment Systems

1. Seek: Press and release SEEK strong station, or track of

current disc.

2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind.

Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance.

3. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, press to adjust the soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control until COMP ON is displayed.

4. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again return to playing media. In CD mode, MUTE acts as a pause feature.

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to auto eject all loaded discs.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL decrease/increase the bass

output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL the treble output.

/ for previous/next

/ to

/ to decrease/increase

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls to adjust levels. Use with MENU to set the clock and engage RDS.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL / to shift sound to the left/right speakers.

Entertainment Systems

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data). Traffic information is not available in most

U.S. markets.

FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.

Show TYPE: Displays the station’s call letters and format. Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more

consistent listening level. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT

MINUTE is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase ( (

10. Memory presets: To set a

11. CD: Press to select CD mode. Seamless play: In CD mode, the

transition between the end of one CD and the beginning of another will not contain delay time unless SEEK or a preset control is pressed.

12. AM/FM: Press to select a

Autostore: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarily hold AM/FM.

/ to shift sound to the

access clock mode, RDS on/off, Traffic, Program type, Show type and Compression modes.

) or decrease

) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to move between CDs. This radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls which allow you to set up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

frequency band in radio mode.

Entertainment Systems

AUTOSTORE will flash on the display. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press again to disengage.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

14. Load: Press to load a CD. Press and hold to load up to six discs.

15. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in random order. Press SHUF to cycle through SHUF DISC, SHUF TRAC or SHUF OFF.

16. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

17. Disc/Tune: Radio: Press or to manually tune down

or up the frequency band. CD: Press

18. CD door: Insert a CD label side up.

or to select the previous or next track on the CD.

MACHT MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM

Entertainment Systems

1. Balance: Press sound to the left/right speakers.

2. Fade: Press / to shift sound to the rear/front

speakers.

3. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable radio stations, CD or MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.

4. CLK: To set the clock press and hold the CLK control for the following functions:

• To set the hour, press SEEK to the hours.

• To set the minutes, press TUNE DIR the minutes.

Release CLK to save the clock settings. Press CLK again to return the display to radio mode.

/ to shift

/ control to decrease or increase

/ to decrease or increase

Entertainment Systems

5. EJ (Eject): Press to stop and eject a disc. If a disc is ejected and not removed, the player will automatically reload the disc and return to radio mode.

6. COMP (Compression): In CD and MP3 mode, press to adjust the soft and loud sounds together for a more consistent listening level. The compression icon (c) will illuminate in the display.

7. Shuffle: Press to engage random play on the CD or MP3 disc. SHF then ON will briefly appear in the display. Press SEEK to select another random track on the disc. Press shuffle again to disable.

8. Repeat: Press to repeat the current track.

9. CD and hold until the desired selection point is reached. This

function is not enabled in MP3 mode.

10. hold until the desired selection point is reached. This function

is not enabled in MP3 mode.

11. MP3 directory: Allows you to listen to songs in MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory mode.

• Insert a MP3 disc to engage in the flat file mode. The MP3 icon will be

displayed.

• While in the MP3 flat file mode, press the MP3 DIR control to enter

into the directory mode. Press the TUNE DIR control to change directories. The MP3 icon and the DIR icon will be displayed.

12. Track: Press to locate a specific MP3 track or directory. TRAC will appear in the display. Rotate volume control to advance or reverse through the tracks or directories. The MP3 icon will flash in the display while the MACHt track function is enabled.

(Fast forward): Press

CD (Rewind): Press and

Entertainment Systems

13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

14. CD door: Insert a CD with the label side up.

15. Tune/Directory: Press TUNE DIR radio frequency down/up or

change the MP3 directories.

16. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station selection or CD

and MP3 tracks.

17. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

18. CD: Press CD to play a CD or MP3 disc. When the MP3 disc is loaded, CD and LOAD will appear on the display. The display will briefly show the total number of tracks on the disc as TXXX (XXX=number of tracks).

19. AM/FM: Press to select a frequency band in radio mode.

/ to change the

20. Bass: Press decrease/increase the bass

output.

/ to

Entertainment Systems

21. Treble: Press / to decrease/increase the treble

output.

MP3 FUNCTIONS

Your audio system is equipped with MP3 capability which allows you to listen to songs in MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory mode.

To engage MP3 flat file mode, insert an MP3 disc. If an MP3 disc is already present in the player, press the CD control. The MP3 icon will display while the player is in MP3 mode.

While in MP3 flat file mode, press the MP3 DIR control to enter into MP3 directory mode. The MP3 icon and the DIR icon will display while the player is in directory mode.

Your MACHt MP3 player is also equipped with an anti-shock buffer for MP3 discs.

MP3 FILE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE

The MACHt MP3 music system recognizes MP3 disc file and directory (folder) structure as follows:

• There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 flat file

mode (default) and MP3 directory mode.

• MP3 flat file mode ignores any directory structure present on the MP3

disc. The player sequentially numbers each MP3 track on the disc (denoted by the .mp3 file extension) from T001 to T255.

• MP3 directory mode represents a directory structure consisting of one

level of directories (folders). The CD player sequentially numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (denoted by .mp3 extension) and all directories containing MP3 files, from 01–01 to 99–99. The first two digits denote the directory number and the last two digits denote the track number within that directory.

• Creating discs with only one level of subdirectories will help with

navigation through the disc files.

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