fuel MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 User Guide

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda
4-7
WARNING
!
Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas:Running the engine when a
vehicle is stopped in deep snow is
dangerous. The exhaust pipe
could be blocked by the snow,
allowing exhaust gas to enter the
cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, anyone in the cabin
could be injured or killed. Clear
the snow from underneath and
around your vehicle before
starting the engine.
034-1AE
Before DrivingBefore Getting In
• Be sure the windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
• Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
• Look under the vehicle for any sign
of a leak.
• If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.
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NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant,
brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid,
and other fluid levels should be
inspected daily, weekly, or at
refueling, depending on the fluid.
See Maintenance, Section 8.

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036-1AE
Money-Saving SuggestionsHow you operate your Mazda
determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to
help save money on fuel and repairs.
•Avoid long warm-ups. Once the
engine runs smoothly, begin
driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
maintenance schedule (page 8-3)
and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
• Use the air conditioner only when
necessary. •
Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Don’ t carry unnecessary weight.
• Don’ t rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct
alignment.
• Keep windows closed at high
speeds.
• Slow down when driving in
crosswinds and headwinds.

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WARNING
!
Coasting:Turning off the engine to coast
down a hill can be dangerous.
This causes the loss of power
steering and power brake control.
Any loss of steering or braking
control could cause an accident.
Never turn off the engine and
coast down a hill.

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Driving Your Mazda5-66. After starting the engine, let it idlefor about 10 seconds.NOTEIn extremely cold weather, below
–18 °C (0° F), or after the vehicle
has stood idle several days, let the
engine warm up without operating
the accelerator.
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NOTEWhether cold or warm, the engine
should be started without use of
the accelerator.If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position and hold it
there—for up to 10 seconds. If the
engine starts, release the key and
accelerator immediately because
the engine will suddenly rev up.
3. If the engine fails to start, crank it without using the accelerator—for
up to 10 seconds.

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Driving Your Mazda
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Overdrive-off
buttonJ94A4007 Overdrive
 Overdrive operation
In D, the transaxle automatically shifts
to overdrive, which improves fuel
economy and reduces noise. But to increase engine braking, don’
t
use overdrive when going down a
steep grade.
And for a smoother ride with less
shifting, don’ t use it when
• Going up a steep grade;
• Driving in stop-and-go traffic;
• Pulling heavy loads. To turn off the overdrive, push the
button.
The transaxle will then shift through a
three-gear sequence in D.
Shift patterns without overdrive:
D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd
2 = 2nd (1st, 2nd)
*
1 = 1st
*
(2.5-liter engine only)
With Traction Control System
(TCS)

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Driving Your Mazda5-30050-1AEInstrument Cluster
TachometerTurn signal indicator
Speedometer
Turn signal indicator
Odometer/Trip meter selector Fuel gauge
Water temperature gauge
Warning and indicator lights
Odometer and Trip meter
J94S5002
Warning and indicator lights

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Driving Your Mazda5-32J16E4064Odometer
When this mode is selected, ODO will
be displayed.
The odometer records the total
distance the vehicle has been driven.
J16E4055Trip meter A
Trip meter B Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded
in trip meter A, and the other is
recorded in trip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record
the distance from the point of origin,
and trip meter B can record the distance
from where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected,
pressing the selector again within one
second will change the trip meter to B
mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B
is selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total
distance the vehicle is driven until the
meter is again reset. Return it to “0.0”
by holding the selector depressed for
more than 1 second.

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Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.NOTE•Only the trip meters record
tenths of kilometers (miles).
• The trip record will be erased
when;
•The power supply is
interrupted (blown fuse or
the battery is disconnected).
• The vehicle is driven over
999.9 km (miles).
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J94S5004
Normal range
Water Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of
the engine coolant.
If the needle exceeds normal range
toward H, it indicates overheating.
CAUTION
!
Driving with an overheated engine
can cause serious engine damage
(page 6-2).

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Warning light
J94S5005Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is in the tank. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full. When the low fuel warning light
illuminates or when the needle is near
E, refuel as soon as possible.
051-7B1ERed
zone
J94A4027➀ 2.0-liter engine
➁ 2.5-liter engine
➁ ➀

Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm). Use it while selecting shift points and
to prevent lugging and overrevving
(page 5-8).
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CAUTION
!
Don’
t run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED
ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.

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*Some models.Driving Your Mazda
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053-55A1E
 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.
053-8BE
 Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning signals that the fuel tank
will soon be empty. Get fuel as soon as
possible.

053-9FE
 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.

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In Case of Emergency6-12
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Fuse Panel Description
\bFuse block (engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION
FUSE
RATING
PROTECTED COMPONENT
1
EGI INJ
30A
Fuel-injection system
2
DEFOG
40A
Rear window defroster
3
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—
4
MAIN
100A
For protection of all circuits
5
IG KEY
30A
RADIO, SUNROOF*, TURN, METER, ENGINE, POWER
WINDOW*, WIPER fuses, Ignition system
6
HEATER
40A
Heater, Air conditioner*
7
BTN
40A
TAIL, STOP, ROOM, DOOR LOCK, HAZARD, POWER SEAT*
fuses
8
COOLING FA N
30A
Cooling fan
9
AD FAN
30A
Additional fan*
10
(ABS)
60A
Antilock brake system*