warning MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-55
061-1DE
Glove BoxUnlockLock
J94A4040
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
WARNING
!
Open Glove Box:An open glove box can be
dangerous while the vehicle is
moving. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a
sudden stop, keep the glove box
closed while the vehicle is
moving.


061-2FE
The door has a lock, insert the primary
key and turn it clockwise to lock and
counterclockwise to unlock.

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*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-56

063-1KE
Cup HoldersJ94S5007 Front Cup Holders
The front cup holders are on the center
console.
To use, lift the covers.
To open the rear cover, open the front
first, then open the rear.
J94S5008 Rear Cup Holders*
The rear cup holders are on the rear
center armrest.
063-2BE
WARNING
!
Using the Cup Holder:Using the cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. If the contents spill,
you could be scalded. Never use
the cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving.

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Driving Your Mazda
5-57

062-1HE
Storage Compartments
WARNING
!
Open Storage Box:Driving with a storage box open is
dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident
or a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.
CAUTION
!
In hot weather, don’ t leave
combustible materials or objects
which will deform in extreme heat
such as lighters and glasses in the
vehicle.
J94S5015_H Eyeglass Holder
(With sunroof)
To open, push the release catch.
J94S5009(Without sunroof)
To open, unlatch the release catch.

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Driving Your Mazda5-68
WARNING
!
The Recirculated Air Position:Using the recirculated air position
in cold weather will cause the
glass to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Do not use the
recirculated air position in cold
weather.
NOTE•Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and the air inlet in the
cowling grille to improve
heater and defroster efficiency
and to reduce the probability of
fogging on the inside of the
windshield.
• When using the and the
mode, select the outside
air position (indicator light off)
for maximum defogging of the
front windshield.
J94AAC17 Mode selector switch
Press the mode selector switch to
select airflow mode. (page 5-63)

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Driving Your Mazda
5-73
J94S5125_bWindshield defrosting and
defogging
1. Set the mode selector switch to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 3. Set the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
WARNING
!
Foggy Windshield:Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position will cause the outside of
the glass to fog up. Your vision
will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident. Set the
temperature control to the hot or
warm position when using the
position.
NOTE•When the mode selector switch
is set to or , the
outside air position is selected
automatically. The air intake
selector switch cannot be
changed to the recirculated air
position.
• For maximum defrosting, set
the temperature control dial to
the extreme hot position and the
fan control dial to position 4.
• If warm air is desired at the
floor, set the mode selector
switch to the position.

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In Case of EmergencyBecause an emergency can occur anytime, we strongly urge you to become familiar with this section of your
manual. It provides helpful information on what to do if the engine overheats, if you have a flat tire, and if the
battery is discharged.
You will also find out what to do if you confront a problem in the electrical system; and, there’s some guidance
on the correct way to tow your Mazda.Hazard Warning Flasher 6- 2Overheating 6- 2
Emergency Starting 6- 4 Fuses 6- 8
Towing 6-16
Flat Tire 6-19
6
6-1
070-1A1E

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In Case of Emergency6-2
071-1A1E
Hazard Warning Flasher
J94A5001
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic
hazard and that they must take
extreme caution when near it.
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on or
near a roadway.Depress the hazard warning switch
and all four turn signals will flash at
once.
NOTE•
The turn signals don’t work
when the hazard warning lights
are on.
• Check local regulations about
the use of hazard warning lights
while the vehicle is being
towed. They may forbid it.

Q072-3AE
OverheatingIf the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience power
loss, or if you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.
If this happens:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road
and park off the right-of-way.
2. Set an automatic transaxle in P, a manual transaxle in neutral. Apply
the parking brake.
3. Turn off the air conditioner.

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In Case of Emergency
6-3
WARNING
!
Steam from Overheated Engine:Steam from an overheated engine
is dangerous. The escaping steam
could seriously burn you. Open
the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine.4. Check whether coolant or steam isescaping from the hood or from the
engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment, don’ t go near the
front of the vehicle. Stop the
engine. Then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position without
starting the engine. The radiator cooling fans will start to cool the
engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping, open the hood and idle
the engine until it cools. If this
doesn’
t lower the temperature, stop
the engine and let it cool.
5. Check the coolant level. If it’ s low, look for leaks in the
radiator hoses and connections,
heater hoses and connections,
radiator, and water pump.
If you find a leak or other damage,
or if coolant is still leaking, stop the
engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine
is cool, and no leaks are obvious,
carefully add coolant as required
(page 8-21).

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In Case of Emergency6-4
072-2CE
WARNING
!
Cooling System Caps:When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam
may shoot out under pressure and
cause serious injury. Don’t
remove either cooling system cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot.
CAUTION
!
If the engine continues to overheat
or frequently overheats, have the
cooling system inspected. The
engine could be seriously damaged
unless repairs are made.

073-1A2E
Emergency Starting Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done
incorrectly. So follow the procedure
carefully. If you feel unsure about
jump-starting, we strongly recommend
that you have a competent service
technician do the work.
CAUTION
!
Use only a 12-volt booster system.
You can damage a 12-volt starter
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair with
a 24-volt power supply (two
12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING
!
Battery-Related Explosion:Flames and sparks near open
battery cells are dangerous.
Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could
ignite and cause the battery to
explode. An exploding battery can
cause serious burns and injuries.
Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from
open battery cells.

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In Case of Emergency
6-5
WARNING
!
Jump-Starting:Jump-starting a frozen battery or
one with a low fluid level is
dangerous. It may rupture or
explode, causing serious injury.
Don’t jump-start a frozen battery
or one with a low fluid level.

073-2A3E
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
Connect cables in
numerical order
and disconnect in
reverse order.
Booster
battery
Jumper cables
Discharged
battery
2.0-liter engine
94S060–0031. Make sure the booster battery is 12
volts and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
(+) (+)
(–)
(–)
Connect cables in
numerical order
and disconnect in
reverse order.
Booster
battery
Jumper cables
Discharged
battery
2.5-liter engine
94S060–002
CAUTION
!
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, don’ t allow the vehicles to
touch. A short could be created.