light MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owner's Manual

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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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WARNING
!
Fuel Spray:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause
illness when ingested. Fuel spray
happens when there is pressure in
the fuel tank and the fuel cap is
removed too quickly. When
removing the fuel cap, loosen the
cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it.
WARNING
!
Fuel Vapor:Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could
be ignited by sparks or flames;
causing serious burns and
injuries. Before refueling, stop
the engine. And always keep
sparks and flames away from the
filler neck.
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CAUTION
!
Always use only a designated
Mazda fuel cap or an approved
equivalent, available at Authorized
Mazda Dealers. The wrong cap
can result in a serious malfunction
of the fuel and emission control
systems. If may also cause the
check engine light in the
instrument cluster to appear.

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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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Day
NightDay/Night lever
J94A2056
Rearview Mirror
(With Day/Night Function)
Before driving, adjust the rearview
mirror to center on the scene through
the rear window. Do this with the
day/night lever in the day position. Push the lever forward for day driving.
Pull it back to reduce glare from
headlights.
J94A2057View from above
Stay
Side view
StayNOTEIf your forward view is obstructed
by the mirror or the sunvisor hits
the mirror, adjust the mirror stay to
the center-horizontal position.

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The sunshade opens automatically
when the sunroof is opened, but must
be closed by hand.
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CAUTION
!
The sunshade doesn’t tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, don’ t push
up on it.

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Interior Light
DOOR
OFF ON
J94A2060_aOFF
—Light off
DOOR —Light on when a door is
open
ON —Light on
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NOTEWhen the switch is in the DOOR
position, the interior light comes
on for:
• about 30 seconds when the
driver ’s door is unlocked by the
transmitter or the door lock
switch and the ignition key is
removed.
• about 15 seconds after the key
is removed from the ignition.
The light also goes out when:
• the ignition is turned to the
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ON position.
• the door is locked by the
transmitter or the door lock
switch.
When the interior light comes on
by opening a door, it goes out
about 15 seconds after the door is
closed.
Even if the door isn’ t closed, the
light goes out after about 5
minutes.
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Map LightsWith sunroof
Map light
J94S.J25A2053Map lightThe map lights are switched on or off
by pressing the switches indicated.
Without sunroof
J94S3005
Map light
Map light

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Trunk Light
J94A2061
The trunk light is on when the lid is
open and off when it’s closed.
Courtesy Lights
J94S1004
_A
Courtesy light
Lights on when any door is open.

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Fuel Requirements(2.0-liter engine)
Vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters must use ONLY
UNLEADED FUEL, which will
reduce exhaust emissions and keep
spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with
regular unleaded fuel having an octane
rating (antiknock index) of at least 87
[(R+M)/2 method].
Fuel with a lower rating could cause
the emission control system to lose
effectiveness. It could also cause
engine knocking and serious engine
damage. (2.5-liter engine)
Vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters must use ONLY
UNLEADED FUEL, which will
reduce exhaust emissions and keep
spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with
premium unleaded fuel having an
octane rating (antiknock index) of at
least 91 [(R+M)/2 method].
You may use a regular unleaded
gasoline with a rating from 87 to 90;
this will slightly reduce performance.
Also, fuel with a rating lower than 87
octane could cause the emission
control system to lose effectiveness. It
could also cause engine knocking and
serious engine damage.
U.S. federal law requires that octane
ratings be posted on gasoline station
pumps.

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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.
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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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After Getting In
• Are all doors closed and locked?
• Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
• Is everyone’ s seat belt fastened?
• Do all the lights work?
• Check all gauges.
• Check all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. •
Release the parking brake and
make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with
your Mazda.

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Break-In PeriodNo special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the
performance, economy, and life of
your Mazda.
• Don’ t race the engine.
• Don’ t maintain one constant speed
for long periods.
• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.