clock MAZDA MODEL 626 2002 User Guide

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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Removing a Flat Tire
1. Pry off the wheel cover with the
beveled end of the lug wrench. 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don ’t remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.
3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being
changed.
NOTE
Force the end of the wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.
Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve stem when installing it.
Damage could occur during
installation if the wheel cover is not
properly aligned.
Lug wrench
Wheel cover
CAUTION
Tire valve
Jacking position
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
4. Insert the lug wrench into the jack.5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise until
the tire just clears the ground, less than
25 mm (1 in). Before removing the lug
nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly
in position and that it cannot slip or
move.
6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.





Mounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
Incorrect Jacking Position:Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.
Improper Jack:
Using a jack that isn ’t designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone. Use only the jack
provided with your Mazda.
Placing Objects Under the Jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle. Never place objects
under the jack.
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
2. Mount the spare tire.
3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. 4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise
and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.
If you ’re unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at a
service station.
Nut tightening torque:
Removing Dirt and Grime from Wheels, Hubs and Hub Bolts:When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grim from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident. Make sure the mounting
surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug
nuts are clean before changing or
replacing tires.
WARNING
Applying Oil and Grease to Lug Nuts, Bolts:Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could
loosen while driving and cause the
tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary. Do not apply oil
or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do
not tighten the lug nuts beyond the
recommended tightening torque.
N· m (kgf ·m, ft ·lbf) 90 —120 (9—12, 65—87)
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
For mixture percentage:
To change coolant1. Remove the cooling system cap.
2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the
coolant into a suitable container.
3. With the drain plug loose but not fully removed, flush out the system with
running water.
4. Drain the system completely and retighten the plug.
Protection Volume
Antifreeze solution Wa t e r
Above −16 °C
(3 °F) 35% 65%
Above −26 °C
( − 15 °F) 45 55
Above −40 °C
( − 40 °F) 55 45
Removing the Cooling System Cap:Removing the cooling system cap or
drain plug while the engine is
running or hot is dangerous. This
might lead to cooling system and
engine damage and could result in
serious injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam. Turn off the engine
and wait until it
’s cool. Even then, be
very careful when removing the cap
or drain plug. Wrap a thick cloth
around it and slowly turn it
counterclockwise to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure escapes.
When you ’re sure all the pressure is
gone, press down on the cap — still
using a cloth — turn the cap, and
remove it.
WARNING
2.0-liter engine Cooling system cap
Loosen
Tighten
Drain plug
Loosen
Tighten
LoosenTighten
Cooling system cap
Drain plug
2.5-
liter engine
Loosen Tighten
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Fuse panel (Driver’s side)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 AUDIO 15A Audio system
2 ROOM 15A Interior lights,
Trunk light
3 S.ROOF 15A Sunroof
4 METER 10A Gauges, Reverse
lights
5 D.LOCK 30A Power door lock
6 HAZARD 15A Hazard warning
lights
7A/B&ABS 10A Air bag system,
Antilock brake system
8 —— —
9 A/C 10A Air conditioner
10 —— —
11 TURN 10A Turn signals
12 WIPER 20A Windshield
wipers and washer
13 P.WIND 30A Power windows
14 —— —DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
15 RADIO 15A Audio system,
Socket, Outside mirror
16 ENGINE 10A Engine control
system
17 ILLUMI 10A Taillights,
License plate
lights, Parking
lights, Dashboard illumination
18 STOP 15A Brake lights,
Horn, Cruise control
19 CIGAR 15A Accessory
socket, Clock,
Radio, Outside mirror
20 —— —
21 —— —
22 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
23 M.DEF 15A Mirror defroster
24 P.POINT 15A Power point
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