C L I M A T E C O N T R O L
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Climate
Control
Quick Tips
Mazda
B-Series
page 16
page 17
Revised October 27, 2000
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
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
Use SAE Class “S” chains
and install on rear tires; install
as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically
Gasoline
Unleaded
regular
87-octane
minimum
For fuel
capacity, see
Owner’s Manual
*Denotes optional equipment
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
1
2
3
A/C
A/C
MAX
