B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
Carpet: Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Avoiding Driver Floor Mat/Pedal Interference
Bulletin No: 09-011/10
Last Issued: 02/17/2010
Subject:
PROPER USAGE OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
1995-2009 B-Series
1997-2003 Protege
1997-2005 Miata
1997-2002 626
1997-2002 Millenia
1997-2006 MPV
2001-2010 Tribute
2003-2010 Mazda6
2004-2010 Mazda3
2006-2010 Mazda5
2006-2010 Mazda MX-5
2007-2010 Mazda CX-7
2007-2010 Mazda CX-9
2004-2010 Mazda RX-8
DESCRIPTION
This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The
following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
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Floor mat moves forward due to improper installation.
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Inappropriate floor mat (such as aftermarket, non-factory-equipped, or non-genuine) is used.
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Floor mat is stacked one on top of another.
Take every opportunity to inform the customer of the following points for proper usage of the driver's floor mat.
1. Always ensure that the floor mat is properly installed and secured with retainer. If a floor mat without any retainer is used, recommend to use the one
with a retainer (e.g. Mazda genuine floor mat).
WARNING:
Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals. Using a floor mat that is not
secured is dangerous as it may interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.
2. Always use a floor mat matching the size and shape of the vehicle's floor.
3. Always use the floor mat alone. Do not stack one on top of another.
WARNING:
Do not install two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the drivers side. Installing two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the drivers side is
