MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

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A Word to Mazda OwnersImportant Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and \
enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell
the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and op\
tions. As a result, you may find some
explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We
at Mazda design and build vehicles
with complete customer satisfaction in
mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and
trouble-free operation of your Mazda,
read this manual carefully and follow
its recommendations.An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows
your vehicle best. So when
maintenance or service is necessary,
that’s the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda
professionals is dedicated to providing
you with the best possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda
have an ongoing interest in your
motoring pleasure and in your full
satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda North American Operations

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A Word to Mazda OwnersAll specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing\
. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any tim\
e without notice and without obligation.
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Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda’s genuine air conditioner is filled with R134a, a refrigerant that has b\
een found not to damage the earth ’s
ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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How to Use This Manual

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We want to help you get the most
driving pleasure from your vehicle.
Your owner ’s manual, when read from
cover to cover, can do that in many
ways.
Illustrations complement the words of
the manual to best explain how to
enjoy your Mazda. By reading your
manual, you can find out about the
features, about important safety
information, and about driving under
various road conditions.
J54A0001The above symbol in this manual
means “Do not do this ” or “Do not let
this happen”. Index:
A good place to start is the
Index, an alphabetical listing of all
information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eleven
sections. Sections 1 through 10 begin
with a brief list of contents, so you can
usually tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.
Yo u ’ll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the
manual.

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WARNING
!
A WARNING indicates a situation
in which serious injury or death
could result if the warning is
ignored.
CAUTION
!
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which bodily injury or damage
to your vehicle, or both, could
result if the caution is ignored.
NOTEA NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make
better use of your vehicle.

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LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT HIGHBEAM
HEADLIGHT LOWBEAM
PARKING LIGHTS
ILLUMINATIONCONTROL
TURN SIGNALS
HOOD RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE
FUEL
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE
ENGINE OIL
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
VENTILATION FAN
AIR RECIRCULATION
FRESH AIR
VENT
VENT-FLOOR
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Graphic symbols:
Some of the following symbols are used to identify
controls and displays on your vehicle.

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How to Use This ManualHAZARD WARNINGFLASHER
SEAT BELTS
FLOOR
FLOOR
DEFROSTING
DEFROSTING
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
WINDSHIELD
WIPER & WASHER
LIGHTER
HORN
WASHER FLUID
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
2
Essential Safety Equipment
4
Protecting Your Mazda
5
Driving Your Mazda
6
In Case of Emergency
7
Appearance Care
8
Maintenance
9
Customer InformationIncluding Information on How to Report Safety Defects (page 9-14)
10
Specifications
11
Index
3
Knowing Your Mazda
Table of Contents

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Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Mazda is a complex vehicle, but the design throughout considers your safety and comfort paramount. This
requires many controls, locks, graphic symbols, mechanisms and amenities that need to be un\
derstood for
proper operation.
Section 1 illustrates this information to familiarize you with what need\
s to be known to help make your motoring
safer and easier, and lots more fun.Interior Overview 1-2
Dashboard Overview 1-3 Doors 1-4
Luggage Compartment 1-5
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Your Vehicle at a Glance1-2
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Interior Overview
Wiper and washer lever
(page 5-47)Accessory socket
(page 5-51)
Cruise main switch* (page 5-25)
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(2001)Shoulder belt adjuster (page 2-18)
Seat belt (page 2-14)
Steering wheel (page 3-32)
Fuse panel (page 6-8) Cup holder (page 5-56) Rearview mirror (page 3-35)
Vanity mirror* (page 5-60)
Rear window defroster
switch (page 5-49)
Glove box (page 5-55)
Sunvisor (page 5-59)
Center console (page 5-58)
Side air bags (page 2-35) Passenger-side air bags
(page 2-35)
Driver-side air bags (page 2-35)

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Dashboard Overview
Hazard warning flasher switch (page 6-2)
Vent (page 5-62) Side vent (page 5-62)
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Instrument cluster (page 5-30)
Cruise control switch* (page 5-26)Audio system* (page 5-75)
Shift lever (page 5-7, 5-9)
Parking brake handle (page 5-21)
Dashboard illumination
control (page 5-35)
Hood release handle (page 3-20)
Outside mirror switch*
(page 3-34) Light control/
Turn signal lever
(page 5-44)
Climate control system (page 5-60)