MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

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WARNING
!
Brake Warning Light:Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may
not work at all or that they could
completely fail at any time. If this
light remains on, have the brakes
inspected immediately. Don’t
drive with this light on.

053-4HE
 Seat Belt Warning
Light/Beep
If the driver ’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, a beep will sound for
about 6 seconds and the seat belt
warning light will remain on until the
belt is fastened.
If the system does not operate
correctly, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

053-5CE
 Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light indicates a
malfunction of the alternator or of the
charging system.
If the light comes on while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Turn off the engine. Inspect the alternator drive belt for looseness
and breakage.

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Driving Your Mazda5-383. If it’s OK, the charging system has
a problem. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
053-6AE
CAUTION
!
Don’ t drive with a loose or broken
alternator belt. The engine could
overheat because this belt also
drives the water pump.

053-7EE
 Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light indicates low
engine oil pressure.
If the light comes on while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-17). If it’ s
low, add oil. 3. Check the light.
If the light remains on even after
you add oil, have your vehicle
towed to the nearest service station
or to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Don’ t run the engine if oil pressure
is low. It could result in extensive
engine damage.

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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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Driving Your Mazda5-40If the check engine light flashes
continuously, decrease your speed and
consult an Authorizd Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.

053-12CE
 Door-Ajar Warning
Light
This warning light comes on when any
door or trunk isn’ t securely closed.
Q053-15IE
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light*
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
If the ABS warning light stays on
while you’re driving, the ABS control
unit has detected a system
malfunction. If this occurs, your
brakes will function normally as if the
vehicle had no ABS. Should this
happen, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTEWhen the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm
occurs and the ABS warning light
comes on. This is due to a weak
battery, not a malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

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053-16RE
 Supplemental Restraint
System Warning Light
If the supplemental restraint system is
OK, the 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 out.
A system malfunction is indicated
when this light constantly flashes,
stays on or doesn’ t come on at all. If
one of these occur, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. The system may not work in
an accident.
WARNING
!
Self-Servicing the SupplementalRestraint System:Self-servicing or tampering with
the supplemental restraint system
is dangerous. The air bags could
accidentally activate or become
disabled. This could cause serious
injuries. Never tamper with the
supplemental restraint system and
always have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform all servicing and
repairs.

053-49BE
 Immobilizer System
Warning/Security
Indicator Light*
 Immobilizer system warning light
When the key is in the ignition, this
light serves as the immobilizer system
warning light.
If the immobilizer system is working
properly, the light will come on when
the ignition is turned to the start
position. The light will go out when
the engine starts.

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Driving Your Mazda5-42If the light flashes rapidly, fails to
come on, or comes on and stays on, it
indicates a system malfunction. If any
of these occur, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Security indicator light
When there is no key in the ignition,
and the theft-deterrent system has been
armed, the light will flash once every
three seconds. This indicates that the
system is working properly.
053-18F1E
 Ignition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK
or ACC position, a beep will sound
when any door is opened.
053-19FE
 Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when any door is opened.
053-20A1E
 Headlight High-Beam
Indicator Light
This light indicates one of two things:
• The high-beam headlights are on.
• The turn-signal lever is in the
flash-to-pass position.
053-33AE
Rear Window Defroster
Indicator Light
This light comes on when the rear
window defroster is on.

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O/D
OFF
*Some models.
TCS
OFF
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053-27AE
 O/D OFF Indicator Light
(Automatic Transaxle)
This light comes on when the
overdrive has been turned off.
CAUTION
!
If the overdrive-off indicator light
flashes, the transaxle has an
electrical problem. Continuing to
drive your Mazda in this
coondition could cause damage to
your transaxle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
053-28DE
 Cruise Set Indicator
Light*
This light comes on when a cruising
speed is set.

053-54A1E
 Traction Control System
(TCS) OFF Indicator
Light*
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. It
goes off when the engine is started.
The light also comes on when you
switch off the TCS. If the TCS has
malfunction, the TCS OFF indicator
light will come on. If it comes on
while you’re driving, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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054-1C1E
Lighting Control and Turn
Signals
Second stop
First stop
OFF
J94A4029Headlights
To turn on the lights, turn the knob on
the end of the control lever. The first stop (
) turns on the
taillights, dashboard lights, parking
lights, and license plate lights.
The second stop () turns on the
headlights, taillights, dashboard lights,
parking lights, and license plate lights.

054-16AE
If the light switch is left on, the lights
will automatically switch off after 5
seconds of turning of the ignition
switch (LOCK position) or removing
the key.
The light will automatically switch on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ACC or ON position.

054-2KE
 Lights-on reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when the any door is opened.

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054-4AE
High beams
Low beams
J94A4030 Headlight high-low beam
Push the lever forward for high beams.
Pull it back for low.
The high-beam indicator light on the
dashboard is blue.
054-5AE
J94A4031 Flashing the headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
fully toward you. The headlight switch
need not be on, and the lever will
return to the normal position when
released. The high-beam indicator light on the
dashboard is blue.

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054-6AE
Right turn
Right lane
change
OFF
Left lane
change Left turn
J94A4032Turn and Lane-Change Signals
 Turn signal
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel
after the turn is completed. Green indicators on the dashboard
show which signal is working.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever
to its original position.

Lane-change signals
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change—until the
indicator flashes—and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
NOTEIf an indicator light stays on
without flashing or if it flashes
abnormally, the turn-signal bulb
may be burned out.