U N D E R H O O D
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Under Hood
Quick Tips
Mazda
Mazda B-Series Truck
page 20
page 21
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. Clutch fluid reservoir
With cap on, check that fluid
level is at ridge in reservoir
body, use DOT 3 brake fluid
6. Fuse block
7. Battery
8. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water; use fluids
containing non-methanol
antifreeze agents only, they
will not damage paint, wiper
blades and washer system
9. 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
10. Brake fluid reservoir
Clean filler cap before
removing; use only DOT 3
fluid from a sealed container
If brake fluid level is low,
have vehicle inspected by
your closest Mazda Dealer
2.3-Liter Engine
3
4
8
9
12
11
1
10
2
7
13
6
5
4.0-Liter Engine
10
2
7
12
13
5
6
3
8
4
11
9
1
3.0-Liter Engine
3
8
4
9
11
1
10
2
7
12
13
6
5
11. Automatic
transmission fluid
dipstick*
Check with engine on at
normal operating temperature;
fluid should be within
crosshatched area on dipstick
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
*Denotes optional equipment