ignition MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 User Guide

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Knowing Your Mazda3-24immediately after it starts.NOTEIf the warning light comes on and
stays on when the ignition is
turned to the ON position, the
engine will not start.Maintenance
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE• The keys carry a unique
electronic code. For this reason,
and to assure your safety,
replacement keys require some
waiting time to obtain. They are
only available through an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
• Always keep a replacement
key, in case one is lost. If a key
is lost, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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•If you lose a key, an Authorized
Mazda Dealer will reset the
electronic codes of your
remaining keys and the
immobilizer system. Starting
the vehicle with a key that has
not been reset is not possible.

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NOTEThe alarm will activate about 15
seconds after a door has been
opened. The indicator light flashes
rapidly for about 15 seconds.
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What it does:
• The horn sounds intermittently and
the hazard warning lights and
headlights flash.
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• The alarm continues for about 3
minutes, then stops. When it is triggered, the warning
lights and horn will activate. They will
shut off when:
•
The doors are unlocked with the
keyless entry system transmitter.
• The trunk lid is opened with the
key or the keyless entry system
transmitter.
• The ignition is turned to the ON
position.

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 How to Arm the System
1. Remove the ignition key.
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2. Close the hood and the trunk lid.
Then close the doors and press the
LOCK button on the keyless entry
system transmitter
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NOTELocking the doors with a key will
not arm the system.

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key into the ignition and turn it to the
ON position. If it takes longer than 15
seconds the alarm will sound.
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NOTEThe trunk lid can be opened with
the key or the keyless entry system
transmitter even when the system
is armed. The alarm will not come
on and the system will remain
armed.
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 To Stop the Warning Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
opening the trunk with the key or
pressing the UNLOCK button or the
button on the keyless entry system
transmitter. If the transmitter doesn’ t
work, put the key into the ignition and
turn it to the ON position.
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NOTEIf you have any problem with the
theft-deterrent system, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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(J18T2024) Theft-Deterrent Labels
Labels indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent
System are in the glove box.

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Mirror adjusting switch
 Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the
ACC or ON position. To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror adjusting switch
to the left or right to choose the
mirror.
2. Depress the switch in the appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
middle position.
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 Mirror defroster*
To turn on the mirror defroster, turn
the ignition on and push the rear
window defroster switch (page 5-49).

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WARNING
!
Blocked View:Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks can be dangerous. It
can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might
cause you to hit another car when
changing lanes. Don’t stack
things higher than the seatbacks.
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Sunroof*
Slide switch
Tilt switch
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 Sunroof Operation
The sunroof can be opened or closed
only when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Close Open
J25A2090To open to any position, press the rear
of the slide switch located on the right
of the overhead console.
To close, press the front of the slide
switch.

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The sunshade opens automatically
when the sunroof is opened, but must
be closed by hand.
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CAUTION
!
The sunshade doesn’t tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, don’ t push
up on it.

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Interior Light
DOOR
OFF ON
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—Light off
DOOR —Light on when a door is
open
ON —Light on
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NOTEWhen the switch is in the DOOR
position, the interior light comes
on for:
• about 30 seconds when the
driver ’s door is unlocked by the
transmitter or the door lock
switch and the ignition key is
removed.
• about 15 seconds after the key
is removed from the ignition.
The light also goes out when:
• the ignition is turned to the
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WARNING
!
Parking Over Things That Burn:Parking over or near anything
inflammable, such as dry grass, is
dangerous. Even with the engine
turned off, the exhaust system
could ignite it because the
exhaust system gets very hot
during normal use. A resulting
fire could cause serious injury or
death. Never park over or near
anything inflammable.
CAUTION
!
Ignoring the following precautions
could cause lead to accumulate on
the catalyst inside the converter or
cause the converter to get very hot.
Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor
performance.
•USE ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL.
• Don’ t drive your Mazda with
any sign of engine malfunction.
• Don’ t coast with the ignition
switch turned off. (Continued)
•Don’ t descend steep grades in
gear with the ignition switch
turned off.
• Don’ t operate the engine at
high idle for more than 5
minutes.
• Don’ t tamper with the emission
control system. All inspections
and adjustments must be made
by a qualified technician.
• Don’ t try to push-start or
pull-start your vehicle.

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After Getting In
• Are all doors closed and locked?
• Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
• Is everyone’ s seat belt fastened?
• Do all the lights work?
• Check all gauges.
• Check all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. •
Release the parking brake and
make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with
your Mazda.

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Break-In PeriodNo special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the
performance, economy, and life of
your Mazda.
• Don’ t race the engine.
• Don’ t maintain one constant speed
for long periods.
• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.

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 Winter Driving
• Carry emergency gear, including
tire chains, window scraper, flares,
a small shovel, jumper cables, and
a small bag of sand or salt.
• Have the proper ratio of antifreeze
in the radiator (page 8-22).
• Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
• Use only cold-weather engine oil
(page 8-16).
• Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections. •
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze—but don’ t use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-33).
• Don’ t use the parking brake if it
might freeze. Instead, shift to P
with an automatic transaxle and to
1 or R with a manual. Block the
rear wheels.

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 Snow tires
Your vehicle is originally equipped
with all season radials designed to be
used all year around. In some extreme
climates you may find it necessary to
replace them with snow tires during
the winter months to further improve
traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Use snow tires on all four wheels.
Don’ t go faster than 120 km/h (75
mph). Inflate snow tires 28 kPa (0.3
kgf/cm
2, 4 psi) more than
recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver ’s door), but never more
than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.

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Driving Your MazdaOperating your vehicle requires a good understanding of the many controls you must know and use. Section 5
describes all this in step-by-step information from use of the ignition switch to cruise control and braking.
Also highlighted are the gearshift and shifting modes, power steering, instruments and gaug\
es, warnings and
indicators, windshield wipers, and interior features. You’ll find complete details about the advanced audio
system too.Ignition Switch Positions 5- 2Starting the Engine 5- 4
Manual Transaxle Operation 5- 7 Automatic Transaxle 5- 9
Traction Control System (TCS) 5- 16 Brake System 5- 19
Power Steering 5- 24 Cruise Control 5- 24
Instrument Cluster 5- 30 Gauges 5- 31
Dashboard Illumination 5- 35 Warning Lights/Beeps 5- 35
Lighting Control and Turn Signals 5- 44 Windshield Wipers and Washer 5- 47 Rear Window Defroster 5- 49 Clock 5- 51
Accessory Socket 5- 51 Glove Box 5- 55
Cup Holders 5- 56
Storage Compartments 5- 57 Sunvisors 5- 59
Vanity Mirrors 5- 60
Climate Control System 5- 60
Radio Reception 5- 75
Safety Certification 5- 80
AM/FM Radio with Compact Disc Player 5- 82 AM/FM Radio with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player/Changer (In-Dash CD Changer) 5- 83 Antenna 5-123
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