ECU MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 User Guide

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Knowing Your MazdaSecurity takes many forms and is very important to owner and occupants. Section \
3 describes the safe way to use
your Mazda: keys, locks, windows and interior lighting.Keys 3- 2
Door Locks 3- 4
Keyless Entry System 3- 9 Power Windows 3-13
Trunk Lid 3-15
Trunk Release Handle 3-18 Hood Release 3-20
Immobilizer System 3-22
Theft-Deterrent System 3-26 Fuel-Filler Lid 3-30
Fuel-Filler Cap 3-30
Steering Wheel 3-32
Mirrors 3-33
Sunroof 3-36
Interior Light 3-39 Map Lights 3-40
Trunk Light 3-41
Courtesy Lights 3-41
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lock snaps shut. Don’t slam it.
Then pull up on it to make sure it’ s
secure.
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WARNING
!
Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas:Exhaust gas in the cabin of a
vehicle is dangerous. This gas
contains CO (carbon monoxide),
which is colorless, odorless, and
highly poisonous. If inhaled, it
can cause loss of consciousness
and death. Because exhaust gas
can get into the cabin through an
open trunk, keep the trunk closed
when driving.
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J94A2016 Remote Trunk Lid Release
To release the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle, push the button.

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Trunk Security
In some situations you may want to
prevent the trunk from being opened
with the remote trunk lid release.
If you must leave your Mazda with
another person, such as a parking
attendant, protect valuables in the
trunk by locking the rear seat backs
and trunk. Give the other person only
the secondary key, which does not
open the trunk.
Lock Unlock
J94A2071To secure the trunk lid, lock the rear
seatbacks (page 2-13), push the left
side of the trunk-lock switch, and
close the trunk.
To cancel the security feature, insert
the primary key into the lock, turn the
key clockwise to open the trunk, and push the right side of the trunk-lock
switch.

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CAUTION
!
Always keep the handle firmly
attached to the holder and in the
recessed position. Not securing the
handle this way could allow it to
snag luggage in the trunk and open
the trunk lid.
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Hood Release
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1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.

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Safety catch
J94S30032. Push the safety catch to the left andlift the hood.
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Clip Support rodJ94A20193. Use the support rod to hold the
hood open.
Before closing the hood, secure the
rod in its clip.
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To close the hood:
• Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place
and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been
removed.
• Close the hood so that it locks
securely.

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Theft-Deterrent System*The optional theft-deterrent system is
designed to prevent your vehicle or its
contents from being stolen when all of
the doors, hood, and trunk lid are
locked.
If forcible entry is attempted, the
system sounds the horn and flashes the
hazard warning lights and headlights.NOTEThe theft-deterrent system has
been designed to operate mainly
with the keyless entry system
transmitter.
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The system won’ t function unless it’ s
properly armed.
So when you leave your vehicle:
• Lock all doors
• Close all windows
• Take your key and keyless entry
system transmitter
• Make sure the security indicator
light is flashing
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Operation
What turns it on:
• Forcing open a door, the hood or
the trunk lid.
• Opening the hood or the trunk lid
by operating the hood release lever
or remote trunk lid release button.
• Opening a door after unlocking the
doors with the key or an inside
door-lock button.

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Lock
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system.
Close the hood and the trunk lid. Press
the area on the door-lock switch
marked “DOOR LOCK” once and
then close all the doors.
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J94S30013. The turn signal lights flash for
about 2 seconds, then the security
indicator light starts to flash every
3 seconds to indicate that the
system is fully armed. It continues
to flash until the theft-deterrent
system is turned off.
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J94S3002 To Turn off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry system transmitter. If the
transmitter doesn’ t work, unlock the
driver ’s door with a key. Open the
door and within 15 seconds, put the

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CAUTION
!
Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check
engine light comes on when the
cap isn’ t tightened securely. If the
light remains on (even after you
have tightened the cap securely,
driven, and restarted the engine
several times), it may indicate a
different problem. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
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Steering WheelJ94A2052_aTilt wheel
release lever Tilt Wheel
To change the angle of the steering
wheel, stop the vehicle, pull the tilt
wheel release lever on the left side of
the steering column down, adjust the
wheel, then push the release lever up
to lock the column. After adjusting, push the wheel up and
down to be certain it’
s locked before
driving.
WARNING
!
Adjusting the Tilt Wheel:Adjusting the tilt wheel while the
vehicle is moving can be
dangerous. Moving it up and
down can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left
or right. This can lead to loss of
control or an accident. Never
adjust the tilt wheel while the
vehicle is moving.

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Protecting Your Mazda
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WARNING
!
Mixing Tire Types:Using tires different in size or type
is dangerous. Your vehicle’s
handling could be greatly affected
and result in an accident. Use
only the same size and type tires
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on
all four wheels.NOTECheck local regulations before
using studded tires.

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 Tire chains
Check local regulations before using
tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires.
Don’ t use chains on the rear tires.
Use only SAE Class “S” chains, and
make sure they fit.
To install the chains:
1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will scratch them.
2. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Always
follow the chain manufacturer ’s
instructions. 3. Retighten the chains after driving
1/2-1 km (1/4-1/2 mile).

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*Some models.Driving Your Mazda
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 Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light*
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
The light flashes when the system
regulates engine torque and will stay
on if the system malfunctions. If it
stays on while the system is operating,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning signals that the fuel tank
will soon be empty. Get fuel as soon as
possible.

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 Check Engine Light
If this light comes on while driving,
the vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving
conditions when the light came on and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may come on
in the following cases:
•
The fuel tank level being very low
or approaching empty.
• The engine’ s electrical system has a
problem.
• The emission control system has a
problem.
• A ROOM fuse blows or is
removed.
• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.