steering MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 User Guide

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda
4-9
036-1AE
Money-Saving SuggestionsHow you operate your Mazda
determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to
help save money on fuel and repairs.
•Avoid long warm-ups. Once the
engine runs smoothly, begin
driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
maintenance schedule (page 8-3)
and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
• Use the air conditioner only when
necessary. •
Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Don’ t carry unnecessary weight.
• Don’ t rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct
alignment.
• Keep windows closed at high
speeds.
• Slow down when driving in
crosswinds and headwinds.

036-2AE
WARNING
!
Coasting:Turning off the engine to coast
down a hill can be dangerous.
This causes the loss of power
steering and power brake control.
Any loss of steering or braking
control could cause an accident.
Never turn off the engine and
coast down a hill.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda4-10

037-1CE
Special Driving Conditions Hazardous Driving
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazard:
• Be cautious and allow extra
distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and quick
steering.
• Brake with the pedal by using a
light up-down motion. Don’ t hold
the pedal down constantly.
• If you get stuck, shift to 1 or 2 and
accelerate slowly. Don’ t spin the
front wheels. •
For more traction in starting, use
sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the
front wheels.
037-3A1E
WARNING
!
Downshifting on SlipperySurfaces:Downshifting into first gear with
a manual transaxle or into low
with an automatic transaxle while
driving on slippery surfaces could
be dangerous. The sudden change
in tire speed could cause the tires
to skid. This could lead to loss of
vehicle control and an accident. If
it is necessary to downshift on
slippery surfaces, be very careful.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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
5
5-1

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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-2

042-1CE
Ignition Switch PositionsWithout immobilizer
system
J94A4001A
 ON
This is the normal running position
after the engine is started. The warning
lights (except brakes) should be
inspected before the engine is started
(page 5-35).
With immobilizer
system
J94S5001
 START
The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key;
then it returns to the ON position. The
brake warning light can be checked
after the engine is started (page 5-35). 
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.
 LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. Only in this position can
the key be removed.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-3
042-2DE
LOCK(0)ON(II)
ACC(I)
Push the key
J94A4003 Manual transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key in at
the ACC position.

042-3FE
J94S.J94A4004
LOCK(0) ON(II)
ACC(I)
Shift lever
engaged in P
(park)
 Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, keep the shift
lever at P.

042-4AE
NOTEIf turning the key is difficult, jiggle
the steering wheel from side to
side.

042-5BE
WARNING
!
Removing the Key:It’s dangerous to remove the key
from the ignition switch while the
vehicle is moving. Removing the
key allows the steering wheel to
lock. You will lose steering control
and a serious accident could
occur. Remove the key only when
the vehicle is parked.

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*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-24
048-1A1E
Power SteeringPower steering uses energy from the
engine. If the engine is off or if the
power steering system becomes
inoperative, you can still steer, but it
will require more effort.
If you find steering hard in normal
driving, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme left or right for more
than five seconds with the engine
running. This could damage the
power steering system.
049-1A1E
Cruise Control*With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of
more than about 40 km/h (25 mph).
WARNING
!
Cruise Control Use:Using cruise control in the
following conditions could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle:
•Heavy or unsteady traffic
• Slippery or winding roads
• Similar restrictions that
require inconsistent speed
Don’ t use cruise control in these
situations.

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In Case of Emergency
6-21

076-6A3E
 Changing a Flat TireNOTEIf the following occurs while
driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
•Steering becomes difficult.
• The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
• The vehicle pulls in one
direction.If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and
out of the way of traffic to change the
tire. Stopping in traffic or on the
shoulder of a busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
!
Jacking a Vehicle:Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions
for changing a tire, and never get
under a vehicle that is supported
only by a jack.

076-31AE
To change a flat tire, follow procedure
1 through 15 carefully.
Q076-7A1E
Wheel block Flat tireJ94A50161. Park on a level surface off the
right-of-way and firmly set the
parking brake.
2. Shift an automatic transaxle to P or shift a manual transaxle to R, and
turn off the engine.

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I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
L : Lubricate
Maintenance8-6Schedule 1 (Cont ’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(7.5)
(15)
(22.5)
(30)
(37.5)
(45)
(52.5)
(60)
Drum brakes
I
I
Disc brakes
I
I
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
Front suspension ball joints
I
I
Driveshaft dust boots
I
I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
I
I
Exhaust system heat shields
I
I
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Air-conditioner refrigerant (if installed)
I
I
I
I
Air-conditioner compressor (if installed)
I
I
I
I

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
L : Lubricate
Maintenance
8-9
Schedule 2 (Cont ’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(5)
(10)
(15)
(20)
(25)
(30)
(35)
(40)
(45)
(50)
(55)
(60)
Brake and clutch fluid level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Drum brakes
I
I
Disc brakes
I
I
I
I
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
Power steering fluid level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Front suspension ball joints
I
I
Driveshaft dust boots
I
I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
I
I
I
I
Exhaust system heat shields
I
I
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-11
083-1AE
Owner MaintenanceOwner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of
an Authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualified service technician as soon as
possible.
 When refueling
• Brake and clutch fluid level
(page 8-25) •
Engine coolant level
(page 8-21)
• Engine oil level
(page 8-17)
• Washer fluid level
(page 8-33)
 At least monthly
• Tire inflation pressures
(page 8-41)
083-46A1E
At least twice a year
(for example, every spring and
fall)
• Automatic transaxle fluid level
(page 8-29)
• Power steering fluid level
(page 8-27)
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic
tools and if you closely follow the
directions in this manual.
• Air filter
(page 8-34)