MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

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055-1IE
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
OFFINT 1
2
J94A4033 Windshield Wipers
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position. Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT — Intermittent
1 — Normal
2 — Fast
055-2CE
OFF
J94A4052
INT
Variable-speed intermittent
wipers*
Set the lever at INT and choose the
interval timing by rotating the ring.

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055-3EE
J94A4034One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever up to MIST.
055-7A1E
NOTEBecause heavy ice and snow can
jam the wiper blades, the wiper
motor is protected by a circuit
breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5
minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the
right-of-way. After 5 minutes, turn
on the switch and the blades
should operate normally. If they
don’ t, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
055-9AE
J94A4035 Windshield Washer
055-5HE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

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Pull the lever toward you and hold it
to spray washer fluid. In the OFF or
INT position, the wipers will be
activated until the lever is released.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-33). If it’ s OK,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
055-6BE
WARNING
!
Frozen Washer Fluid:Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures could be
dangerous. The washer fluid
could freeze on the windshield
and block your vision. You could
have an accident. Don’ t use the
washer without first warming the
windshield.

057-1F1E
Rear Window Defroster
J94A4036
The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and
thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

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Driving Your Mazda5-50Push the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster; the indicator light
will come on.
Push the switch again to turn it off.
CAUTION
!
Don’t use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.

057-2B1E
NOTE• When the switch is turned on,
the defroster comes on for
about 15 minutes. Then the
defroster cycles — 3 minutes
off, 2 minutes on — for as long
as the switch remains on. The
indicator light stays on
constantly.
• The rear defroster shuts off
when the ignition switch is
turned off.
NOTEThis defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, brush it off before using
the defroster.

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058-1DE
Clock
Clock
J94A4051A
The clock is built into the audio
system (page 5-87).

139-1BE
Accessory SocketTo use the accessory socket, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent requiring no greater
than 12V—10A.
CAUTION
!
To prevent accessory socket
damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following;
• Don’ t use accessories that
require more than 12V—10A.
• Don’ t use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.
• Close the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use.
• Correctly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.

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Driving Your Mazda5-52NOTETo prevent discharging the battery,
don’t use the socket for long
periods with the engine off or
idling.
J94S5020
 Front Accessory Socket
The front accessory socket is in the
center panel. The front accessory socket can be used
for a lighter.
If a lighter is needed, one can be
purchased from your Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
After you have used the socket for
other plug-in accessories, the socket
may become unsuitable for the lighter.
Before using the lighter, have the
socket checked by your Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

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CAUTION
!
•If you use a lighter, overheating
may occur when the lighter
doesn’ t pop out within 30
seconds.
• Don’ t use a lighter in the rear
accessory socket.
J94S5006 Rear Accessory Socket
The rear accessory socket is in the
center console box.
Cap slot, closedJ94S5016Cap slot, openedWhen placing an electrical device (e.g.
cellular phone) in the tray which is
connected with the rear accessory
socket, pass the plug cord through the
slot in the cap.

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Driving Your Mazda5-5445°J94S50171. Using a coin, turn the cap
counterclockwise (about 45° from
the closed position) and remove it.
J94S5018
Release
catch2. Open the tray by pulling the release catch.
3. Pass the plug and the cord through the hole of the tray and insert the
plug in the socket. J94S5019
45
°
Cord
4. Make sure the plug cord is running
through the cap slot, reinstall the
cap and turn it clockwise (about
45° to the opened position).

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061-1DE
Glove BoxUnlockLock
J94A4040
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
WARNING
!
Open Glove Box:An open glove box can be
dangerous while the vehicle is
moving. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a
sudden stop, keep the glove box
closed while the vehicle is
moving.


061-2FE
The door has a lock, insert the primary
key and turn it clockwise to lock and
counterclockwise to unlock.

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063-1KE
Cup HoldersJ94S5007 Front Cup Holders
The front cup holders are on the center
console.
To use, lift the covers.
To open the rear cover, open the front
first, then open the rear.
J94S5008 Rear Cup Holders*
The rear cup holders are on the rear
center armrest.
063-2BE
WARNING
!
Using the Cup Holder:Using the cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. If the contents spill,
you could be scalded. Never use
the cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving.