MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Repair Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Essential Safety Equipment
2-49
Limitations to Side Air Bag Activation
Depending on the severity of impact, a side air bag* may
not inflate in the following cases:
➀ Frontal offset impact may not provide enough side
impact to deploy a side air bag.
➁ Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe
cosmetic damage but may have enough impact force to
activate a air bag.

➂ Vehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to
deploy the side air bags.

➃ Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not
provide enough force to deploy a side air bag.
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➁ ➂
➃

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Essential Safety Equipment2-50Non-Activation of Side Air Bags
A side air bag* will not normally inflate in the following
cases:
➀ Collision from the rear.
➁ Collision from the front, but it may deploy the front air
bags.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Essential Safety Equipment
2-51

000–00?
 Constant Monitoring
The following components of the
supplement restraint systems are
monitored by a diagnostic system:
• SAS unit
• Air bag modules
• Side air bag crash sensors*
• Related wiring
A diagnostic module continuously
monitors the system’s readiness. This
begins when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ ON” position and
continues while the vehicle is being driven.
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Supplemental restraint system
warning light
If the supplemental restraint system is
OK, the SRS warning light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or after the engine is
cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes

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Essential Safety Equipment2-52out.
A system malfunction is indicated
when the SRS warning light constantly
flashes, stays on or doesn’t come on at
all. If any of these occur, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. The system may not work in
an accident.

000–00?
WARNING
!
Self-Servicing the SupplementalRestraint Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with
the supplemental restraint systems
is dangerous. An air bag could
accidentally activate or become
disabled. This could cause serious
injuries. Never tamper with the
supplemental restraint systems
and always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform all
servicing and repairs.

021–13AE
WARNING
!
Removing Interior Parts:Removing the front seat, front
dashboard, the steering wheel or
parts containing air bag sensors is
dangerous. These parts contain
essential air bag parts. The air
bag could accidentally activate
and cause serious injuries.
Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer remove these parts.

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Essential Safety Equipment
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021–10AE
WARNING
!
Air Bag Disposal:Improper disposal of an air bag
or a vehicle with live air bags in it
can be extremely dangerous.
Unless all safety procedures are
followed, injury can result. Ask
an Authorized Mazda Dealer how
to safely dispose of an air bag or
how to scrap an air bag equipped
vehicle.

021–7JE
 Maintenance
The supplemental restraint system is
maintenance-free. But if any of the
following occurs, take your vehicle to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible:
• The supplemental restraint system
warning light flashes.
• The supplemental restraint system
warning light stays on.
• The supplemental restraint system
warning light stays off when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. •
Air bags inflate
NOTEShould you sell your Mazda, we
urge you to tell the new owner of
its supplemental restraint systems
and that familiarization with all
instructions about them, from the
Owner ’s Manual, is important.

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
3
3-1
Q005-1A2E

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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Knowing Your Mazda3-2
006-1A2E
KeysWithout immobilizer systemJ25A2148_b
Primary key
Secondary key
Key code number plate
Your Mazda has two kinds of keys:
primary and secondary.

006-4AE
With immobilizer systemJ25A2093
Primary key
(Black)
Secondary key
(Gray)
Key code number plate
(With immobilizer system)*
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to the key, do
not:
• Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
• Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.

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Knowing Your Mazda
3-3
CAUTION
!
When starting the engine, do not
let the following materials touch
the key grip. The engine may not
start:
•Spare keys.
• Keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer
system.
• Metal objects that touch or pass
through the hole in the key.

UQ006-5AE
Here’s what the keys are used for.
Key
Lock
Operates
Primary
Secondary
Ignition switch
and steering
column lock
Ye s
Ye s
Doors
Ye s
Ye s
Glove box
Ye s
No
Trunk
Ye s
No
If you must leave your vehicle with
another person, such as a parking
attendant, protect items by locking the
glove box and trunk lid with the
primary key. Keep that key and give
the other person only the secondary
key.
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A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this
plate and store it in a safe place (not in
the vehicle) for use if you need to
make a replacement key.
Also write down the code number and
keep it in another safe and handy
place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key is lost, consult your
Authorized Mazda Dealer with the
code number ready.

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Knowing Your Mazda3-4
WARNING
!
Keys and Children:Leaving small children in a
vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or
even killed. They could play with
power windows or other controls,
or even make the vehicle move.
Don’t leave the keys in your
vehicle with small children.
007-1A1E
Door LocksUnlock
LockJ94A2003Outside Door Lock
 Locking, unlocking, with key
Any front door can be locked or
unlocked with a key. Turn the key toward the front to
unlock, toward the back to lock.

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Knowing Your Mazda
3-5
007-8DE
Front doorJ94A2004_a
Lock
 Locking without key
To lock a front door without a key,
push the door lock and close the door.
007–20AE
NOTEWhen locking the doors this way,
be careful not to leave the key
inside the vehicle.
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LockRear doorTo lock a rear door, push the inside
lock button and close the door.