Mazda TRUCK Quick Tips

Quick Tips Mazda Mazda Truck page 20

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

NORMAL SPECIAL

5,000 miles
15,000 miles
30,000 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

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
Replace: Engine air filter
Change: Manual transmission fluid

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

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
C. Change: Green engine coolant
D.Lubricate: 4x2 wheel bearings

Replace: Manual transmission

fluid

*Special operating conditions

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Reference

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Controls and

Functions

Quick Tips

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MAZDA TRUCK

MAZDA TRUCK

DRIVER’S VIEW

Driver’s

View

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

1. Power door locks*,

see Switches

2. Power window switches*,

see Switches

3. Dual power mirrors*,

see Switches

4. Lighting switch

Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on:
Rotate knob to first notch

Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on: Rotate
knob to second notch

5. Instrument panel
lighting

To brighten/dim: Rotate
thumb-wheel up/down

6. Fuse panel

7. Air vents

To open/close: Move
thumb-wheel left/right
To direct air flow: Move tab
in center of vent

8. Side window defroster

9. Turn signals/headlight
high beams/wiper/
washer lever,

see Driver Controls

10. Horn/Air bag

To beep: Press

11. Hazard warning switch

Press on/off

12. Gearshift lever (A/T)*,

see Transmission

13. 4x4 control*,

see Transmission

14. Power point electrical
outlet

Use for optional electrical
accessories, do not use
cigarette lighter for
accessories

15. Audio system,

see Audio Systems

16. Fog light switch*

Press on/off; on with low­beams/parking lights only

17. Climate control panel,

see Climate Control

18. Ashtray

To open/close: Pull out/
push in

19. Passenger’s front air bag
deactivation switch/light,

see Seats/Console

20. Cigarette lighter

21. Hood release handle

Pull to open partially

22. Cruise control*,

see Switches

23. Parking brake pedal

24. Parking brake release
lever

25. Tilt steering-wheel lever*

To change position: Pull
lever, tilt wheel up or down,
release to lock

2

3
1

4

6
5

2425 23 19 18 17

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2022

7121110

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13

15
16

14

8

Key/number plate

Operates ignition
and all locks

SecuriLock™ passive
anti-theft key

Electronically coded
key activates ignition;
without correct key,
engine will not start

Tip: Use key number
plate to purchase
new key; store in
safe place

Keyless remote
entry system*,

see Switches

*Denotes optional equipment

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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

Instrument

Cluster

Driver

Controls

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km/h

THEFT

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

MPH

CHECK
FUEL

CAP

CHECK

ENGINE

FUEL DOOR

4WD
LOW

4WD

SPEED
CONT

O/D
OFF

RPMx1000

00000

C

H

E

F

L

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L

H

0

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2

3

10
0

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

110

120

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5

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BRAKE

CHECK
GAGE

DOOR

AJAR

GAUGES

1. Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity varies by
model; see Owner’s Manual

2. Engine coolant
temperature gauge

If above normal range, stop
truck and turn off engine;
check coolant level when safe

3. Tachometer

4. Speedometer

5. Trip odometer

6. Odometer

7. Trip odometer reset

button Push to reset

8. Oil-pressure gauge

If outside normal range,
stop truck and turn off
engine, check oil level

9. Battery voltage gauge

If outside normal range,
dealer inspection required

10. Gearshift indicator* (A/T)

*Denotes optional equipment

WARNING LIGHTS

11. Check engine

Dealer inspection required

12. Turn signals/hazard
warning on

13. High beams on

14. Door ajar*

Door not completely shut

15. Overdrive off
indicator* (A/T)

When lit, transmission does
not shift into overdrive

16. Cruise control on*

17. Charging system
warning light

Dealer inspection required

18. Air bag readiness

Air bag malfunction; dealer
inspection required

19. Brake system Parking
brake on/low brake fluid

20. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)

ABS malfunction, normal
brakes only, dealer
inspection required

21. Always fasten
safety belts

Light and chimes

22. Check fuel cap

Fuel cap not securely tightened

23. Check gauge

Check temperature/oil/
fuel gauges

24. 4wd high/4wd low*,

see Transmission

25. Anti-theft on*

Turn signals/
headlight
high beams/
wiper/washer
lever

High beams on/off: Push

forward to detent/pull back
To flash high beams: Pull
rearward and release

To turn on wipers: Rotate knob
forward; first 7 detents are
progressively faster intervals,

8th detent is low speed,
9th is high

To activate washers: Push in
end of knob; will also operate
wipers

SWITCHES

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

Switches

Switches

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*Denotes optional equipment

5
7

6

4
8

Dual power mirrors*

To adjust left/right mirror:
Press control switch (1)
left/right, tilt knob (2) in
direction of desired mirror
movement

Tip: To lock mirrors in place,
move control switch (1) to
center position

3

4

A

U

T

O

5

U

N

L
O

C

K

L
O

C

K

1

2

Power window switches*

Operate only with ignition
in ACC or ON position

Both windows may be controlled
from driver’s door; passenger door
has separate switch

Driver’s window (3): One
touch-down; press and release,
window goes all the way down;
tap front of switch to stop

Press and hold top of switch
to close

Passenger window switch (4):
Press bottom/top of switch to
open/close

Power door locks*
Front door lock switches

To lock/unlock both doors: Press
bottom/top on either door switch (5)

To lock doors without key, exit
the vehicle, press lock on either
door, close the door

Keyless remote
entry system*

Functions only
with ignition in
OFF position

To lock doors:
Press button (1); pressing
again within 5 seconds causes
doors to relock, horn to beep
once if all doors are closed,

twice if any door is ajar
To unlock doors: Press (2) to

open driver’s door; press again
within 5 seconds to open
other door

Panic alarm: Press (3); horn
sounds, parking lights flash and
interior lights illuminate; press
(3) again to stop or insert key
and turn ignition to ON or ACC
position

1

2
3

To unlock: Use key to unlock
either front door, open door
and press top of switch to
unlock other door

Manual door locks will override
power locks

Power door lock disable
feature, see Owner’s Manual

Fuel pump
shutoff

Located in right front
trim panel under
instrument panel

Disables fuel pump
after a substantial jolt or collision
To reset: Press down top of
exposed red reset button (6)

WARNING: Do not reset
shutoff switch if you see
or smell fuel

Cruise control*

Operates above 30 mph
Press and release ON (4)
To set speed: Press and release
SET ACC (6) at desired speed;
hold (6) to accelerate
To decelerate: Press and hold
COAST (7), release at desired
speed; or tap brake pedal,
press and release (6) at desired
speed
Incremental deceleration: Press
and release (7), each tap =
minus 1 mph
Incremental acceleration: Press
and release (6), each tap =
plus 1 mph
To cancel: Tap brake/clutch
pedal or push OFF button (8)

Return to preset speed (after
braking): Press and release
RSM (resume) button (5)

Interior lights

9. Interior light

10. Interior light switch

ON = light always on
DOOR = light on when

door open
OFF = light always off

Tip: Battery saver shuts
off interior lamps after 45
minutes with ignition off

10

9

6

SEATS

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

Seats

Seats/

Console

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Passenger’s
front air bag
deactivation
switch

Deactivate
passenger’s

front air bag
when using a child-safety seat
To deactivate/activate: Insert
ignition key in switch, rotate
to OFF/ON, remove key
Amber OFF light illuminates when
deactivated and ignition is on

Tip: Turn ignition off when
disabling passenger front air bag

WARNINGS: When using a
rear-facing infant-safety seat
always set the passenger seat
air bag deactivation switch to
OFF position, an infant is in
serious danger of being injured
or killed if front passenger air
bag is deployed

Console (Split bench)

1. Coin tray

2. Map storage

3. Storage compartment

If you install a front-facing
child-seat, put it in the outboard
seat and slide it all the way
rearward

For Cab-Plus vehicles, do not
put child restraints in the center
facing jump seats, for complete
details see Owner’s Manual

Child-safety seat

To install, use dual-locking mode
retractor safety belts; see Owner’s
Manual for proper installation
and child seat tether and
LATCH system instructions

WARNING: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and
state or province laws

Dual locking mode
lap/shoulder belt retractor
(passenger only)

Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or higher

Automatic locking mode: Must
be used when installing child­safety seat

To activate: Pull webbing fully
out of retractor; belt will only
tighten

To disengage: Unbuckle belt
and allow webbing to retract
fully, for complete details see
Owner’s Manual

3

2

1

Seats

1. Fore/aft adjustment

Raise lever and hold, slide
seat, release lever

2. Seatback angle*

To adjust: Lift and hold lever,
lean forward or backward
to tilt seat, release lever

3. Manual lumbar control*

Rotate clockwise/counter
clockwise to increase/decrease
firmness

WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving

Safety belts must always
be worn when vehicle
is in motion

All air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage

Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children

Shoulder belt
height
adjustment

To raise belt:
Slide adjuster up
To lower belt:
Push release
button (4) and
slide down

WARNING: Make
sure adjuster locks
in one of its
positions

*Denotes optional equipment

ON

OFF

OFF

PASSENGER AIR BAG

4

1

3

2

AM/FM STEREO/COMPACT DISC

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

Audio

Systems

Audio

Systems

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VOL-PUSH ON

DISC

123456

SEEK

TUNE
DISCS

123456

EJ

COMP

FM 1

ST

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SCN
CLK

AM
FM

CD

CD CD

SHUFFLE

1 8 6 9 10 1112

16

4
5

7

13

3

14
15

12

34

TONE VOL

SEEK

TUNE

FM
AM
12

AM/FM

VOL

PUSH

ON

7

6

4
5

1

19 18 17

TONE

CLK

2 3

1. Power/Volume

Press to turn on/off; turn
clockwise/counterclockwise
to increase/decrease volume

2. Tone

Press to select Bass, Treble,
or Balance; then rotate (1)
to adjust

3. Clock

To display: Press
To set: Press and hold, then

press SEEK (4) or
TUNE (5) to decrease/
increase hours or minutes

4. Seek

Radio: Press and release
for next strong station
down/up; press and hold to
skip stations

CD: Press and release
to select previous/next
selection

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5. Tune

Press to change
frequency down/up

Press and hold to move
down/up quickly

6. AM/FM

Press to select AM/FM1/FM2
frequency bands

7. Memory preset buttons

To set: Tune to station, press
and hold until sound returns

8. CD

Press to select CD

9. Bass

Press to
increase/decrease

10. Treble

Press to
increase/decrease

11. Balance

Press to shift sound
between right/left speakers

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12. Fade

Press to shift sound
between front/rear speakers

13. Scan

Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections, press again
to cancel; functions in all modes

14. Eject

Press to eject CD; radio
resumes playing

15. Compression adjust

Press to bring soft and loud CD
passages closer together for
more consistent listening levels

16. CD slot

17. Shuffle

Press to play CD changer* single
disc tracks in random order

18. CD

Press for next track

19. CD

Press for previous track

/

AM/FM/Single Compact Disc Stereo*

AM/FM Stereo

*Denotes optional equipment

(MACH®MP3 Music System* available, see Owner’s Manual)

AM/FM STEREO/COMPACT DISC

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

Audio

Systems

Audio

Systems

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*Denotes optional equipment

Premium AM/FM Stereo/In-Dash 6-Compact Disc Changer*

To set CLOCK: Press MENU
(18) until SELECT
HOUR/SELECT MINUTE
displayed; press SEL (15)

to increase/decrease

19. Memory preset buttons
1–6

To set: Tune to station, press
and hold until sound returns

20. CD

Press to select CD mode

21. AM/FM

Press to select radio and
alternate among AM/ FM1/
FM2 bands; works with (19)

Tip: Press and hold AM/FM (21)
to enable/disable the AUTO
STORE function which stores
the six strongest stations in
memory preset buttons (19)

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1. Volume Push On

Press to turn on/off; turn
clockwise/counterclockwise to
increase/decrease volume

2. CD door

To open: Press LOAD (3)

Tip: Insert CD only when
open

3. Load

Press to open CD door; load
up to six discs into player one
at a time
Select a specific slot by
pressing desired number (19)

4. Shuffle

Press to select SHUFFLE DISC
which plays random tracks
from all available discs; press
again to select SHUFFLE TRK
which plays tracks on current
disc in random order

10. Compression

Press to bring soft and loud
CD passages together

11. Mute

Press to mute playing media;
press again for normal volume

17. Treble

Press, then press SEL (15)

to increase/decrease

18. MENU

Works with SEL (15) to activate
RDS or DSP, see Owner’s
Manual

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5. Scan

Radio: Press to briefly sample
listenable stations
CD: Press to briefly sample
tracks
Press again to stop

6. Disc Tune

Radio: Press to change
frequency down/up
CD: Press to select
previous/next disc
Hold for rapid movement

7. Seek

Radio: Press for
next listenable station down/up
CD: Press to select
previous/next track

8. Rewind

Press and hold to play previous
disc tracks

9. Fast Forward

Press and hold to play next
disc tracks

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12. Eject

Press once to eject current CD
Press and hold to eject all
stored discs one at a time
Press once, then press desired
number 1-6 (19) to eject a
specific CD

13. Bass

Press, then press SEL (15)

to increase/decrease

14. Balance

Press, then press SEL (15)

to shift sound right/left

15. SEL

Press to increase/
decrease selected function;
works with (13,14,16,17,18),
see Owner’s Manual

16. Fade

Press, then press SEL (15)

to shift sound to

front/rear

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21

20 18

19

1

3
2

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13

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4-wheel drive system*

2WD = Two-wheel drive
Power to rear axle only, 4X4
indicator lights off

4x4 HIGH = Four-wheel drive
Power to front and rear axles

at normal speed, 4X4 light on
4x4 LOW = Four-wheel drive

(low range)

TRANSMISSION

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

Transmission

Transmission

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Driving without overdrive
provides a lower gear for
climbing hills and engine
braking when descending
hills; you can depress (1) at
any speed

To re-engage overdrive, press
(1) again and the instrument
cluster light will go out

Tip: A flashing Overdrive
Off light indicates a system
malfunction; dealer
inspection required

2 = Second

Place the gearshift lever in
second when accelerating on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking
on downgrades

1 = Low

Low provides maximum engine
braking on steep downgrades

Automatic transmission*

Gearshift must be in Park or
Neutral to start engine; it
must be in Park to remove
ignition key

P = Park

To move gearshift from Park:
You MUST press firmly on the
brake pedal and the ignition
must be in the ON position

Never put moving vehicle
in Park

Always apply parking brake
when exiting the vehicle

R = Reverse

Do not engage Reverse when
vehicle is moving forward

N = Neutral

No gear is engaged; vehicle
can roll freely, even on a
slight incline, unless the
brakes are applied

D (Overdrive)

For normal driving: Shifts
through all forward gears
automatically for more relaxed
highway driving and optimum
fuel economy

Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear

D (Overdrive Off)

Press (1) to disengage
overdrive; an indicator light
on the instrument cluster
will illuminate

1

Manual
transmission*

Depress clutch
pedal completely
to start engine
and change

gears; stop
truck completely before shifting
into reverse

Tip: Extended use of other than
manufacturer’s specified tires
on a limited-slip rear axle may
result in damage, this may not
affect normal driving and may
not be noticeable by the driver

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R

*Denotes optional equipment

2WD

4X4

LOW

4X4

HIGH

Power to front and rear axles
at reduced speed, 4X4 LOW
light on

To shift from 2WD to 4X4 HIGH:
Rotate switch from 2WD to 4x4
HIGH

To shift from 4X4 HIGH to 2WD:
Rotate switch from 4x4 HIGH
to 2WD

Tip: You do not need to shift
into reverse to disengage
front hubs

To shift into/out of 4X4 LOW:
Stop vehicle, depress brake,
place automatic transmission in
neutral (with manual transmission,
depress clutch pedal); rotate
switch to desired setting

Tip: Pulsation may occur during
cornering in 4X4 mode

CLIMATE CONTROL

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

Climate

Control

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Driving

Tips

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,
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking

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

Gasoline

Unleaded

regular

87-octane

minimum

For fuel

capacity, see

Owner’s Manual

Tips: To prevent moisture
buildup, never drive with
system off

When , or selected,
air is dried when temperature
is above 50° F

Air conditioning system*

MAX A/C = cooling with inside
air, air to dash only
A/C = cooling with outside air,
air to dash only

Control positions for
maximum defrost

Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, air flow
selector knob to

1. Fan control

To increase speed and flow:
Rotate knob clockwise

2. Temperature selection

Cooler/warmer = rotate
knob counterclockwise/
clockwise

3. Air flow selections

= air to dash

OFF

= system off, no

air flow
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and

windshield
= defrost, air to

windshield

OFF

A/C

A/C

MAX

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*Denotes optional equipment

†

See Owner’s Manual

UNDER HOOD

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

Under Hood

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1. Hood latch

Pull inside hood release
handle, hood pops up
slightly; while applying
upward pressure on hood,
lift auxiliary latch handle
and raise hood

2. Radiator cap

Remove cap only when safe
and engine is cool

3. Air filter

4. Engine coolant reservoir

Level should be at fill line
indicator mark; remove cap
only when safe and engine
is cool

WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned

5. Fuse block

6. Battery

7. Windshield washer
reservoir

Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water; use fluids
containing non-methanol
antifreeze agents only if
they will not damage paint,
wiper blades and washer
system

8. Engine oil filler cap

Use SAE 5W-20 (2.3L, 3.0L)
5W-30 (4.0L) oil for all
temperatures; use only oils
displaying American
Petroleum Institute Certified
for Gasoline Engines

9. Automatic transmission
fluid dipstick*

Check with engine on
at normal operating
temperature; fluid should
be within crosshatched
area on dipstick

*Denotes optional equipment

10. Clutch fluid reservoir

With cap on, check that
fluid level is at ridge in
reservoir body, use DOT 3
brake fluid

11. Brake fluid reservoir

Clean filler cap before
removing; use only DOT 3
fluid from a sealed container

12. Engine oil dipstick

Check with engine off and
at normal temperature;
fluid should be within cross­hatched area on dipstick: do
not fill above MAX/FULL line

13. Power steering fluid
reservoir

Check with engine off and
at normal temperature;
fluid level on dipstick
should be between arrows
in FULL HOT range

9

12

8
4
7

3

1

2.3-Liter Engine

5

10
11

13

6
2

8
9
7
4

3

1

4.0-Liter Engine

9
8

7
4

3
1

3.0-Liter Engine

5

10
11

12
13

6
2

10
11
12

13

5

6
2