tow MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 User Guide

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
In Case of EmergencyBecause an emergency can occur anytime, we strongly urge you to become familiar with this section of your
manual. It provides helpful information on what to do if the engine overheats, if you have a flat tire, and if the
battery is discharged.
You will also find out what to do if you confront a problem in the electrical system; and, there’s some guidance
on the correct way to tow your Mazda.Hazard Warning Flasher 6- 2Overheating 6- 2
Emergency Starting 6- 4 Fuses 6- 8
Towing 6-16
Flat Tire 6-19
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071-1A1E
Hazard Warning Flasher
J94A5001
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic
hazard and that they must take
extreme caution when near it.
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on or
near a roadway.Depress the hazard warning switch
and all four turn signals will flash at
once.
NOTE•
The turn signals don’t work
when the hazard warning lights
are on.
• Check local regulations about
the use of hazard warning lights
while the vehicle is being
towed. They may forbid it.

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OverheatingIf the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience power
loss, or if you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.
If this happens:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road
and park off the right-of-way.
2. Set an automatic transaxle in P, a manual transaxle in neutral. Apply
the parking brake.
3. Turn off the air conditioner.

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WARNING
!
Connecting Jumper Cable to aMoving Part:Connecting a jumper cable near
or to a moving part is dangerous.
The cable could get caught when
the engine starts and cause
serious injury. Never connect a
jumper cable to or near any part
that moves.
073-3A1E
Push-Starting
You can’ t start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
CAUTION
!
You shouldn’ t push-start a vehicle
that has a manual transaxle. It can
damage the emission control
system.
WARNING
!
Towing a Vehicle to Start It:Towing a vehicle to start it could
be dangerous. The vehicle being
towed could surge forward when
its engine starts, causing the two
vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured. Never tow a
vehicle to start it.

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Towing
Wheel dollies
J94S6005We recommend that towing be done
only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer
or a commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are
necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. State and local laws must be
followed.A towed vehicle usually should have
its front wheels off the ground. If
excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
When towing with the rear wheels on
the ground, release the parking brake.
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J94S6001
CAUTION
!
Don’
t tow the vehicle backward
with driving wheels on the ground.
This may cause internal damage to
the transaxle.

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J94S6002
CAUTION
!
Don’t tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage
your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.


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Tiedown hooks-Front
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Tiedown hooks-RearJ94S6003

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CAUTION
!
Don’t use the hook loops under the
front and rear for towing. They are
designed ONLY for tying down
the vehicle when it’ s being
transported. Using them for towing
will damage the bumper.

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Maintenance8-38
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Tabs
5. Carefully insert the new bladerubber.
Then install the blade assembly in
the reverse order of removal.
NOTEInstall the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.

083-31A1E
 Battery
WARNING
!
Battery-Related Lead Materials:Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive
harm.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
!
Spilled Battery Fluid:Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains
SULFURIC ACID which could
cause serious injuries, if it gets in
your eyes or on your skin. If this
happens, immediately flush your
eyes with water for 15 minutes or
wash your skin thoroughly and
get medical attention. Be careful
not to get battery fluid on
yourself.

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Index11-9
PagePage Page
Limitations to side air bag
activation 2-49
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Maintenance 2-53
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Non-activation of front air bags 2-47 . . .
Non-activation of side air bags 2-50 . . . .
Side air bag activation 2-48
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System description 2-38
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Warning light 5-41
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TTachometer 5-34
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Temporary Spare Tire 8-44
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Theft-Deterrent System 3-26
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How to arm the system 3-27
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Modification and Add-On
Equipment 3-25
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Operation 3-26
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Security indicator light 5-42
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Theft-deterrent labels 3-29
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To stop the warning alarm 3-29 . . . . . . . To turn off an armed system 3-28
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Tilt Steering 3-32
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Tire Chains 4-13
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Tire Quality Grading 9-12
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Tire, Flat 6-19
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Tire, Spare 6-27, 8-44
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Tires 8-40
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Inflation pressure 8-41
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Replacement 8-43
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Rotation 8-42
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Snow tires 4-12
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Towing 6-16
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Traction Control System (TCS) 5-16 . . . . .
Indicators 5-17
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TCS OFF switch 5-18
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Traction Control System (TCS) OFF
Indicator Light 5-43
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light 5-39
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Trailer Towing 4-15
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Transaxle Ranges, Automatic 5-10 . . . . . . Transaxle, Automatic
5-9
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Transaxle, Manual 5-7
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Transmission (see Transaxle)
Trip meter 5-31
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Trunk Lid 3-15
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Key-operated trunk lid release 3-15 . . . .
Remote trunk lid release 3-16
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Trunk security 3-17
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Trunk Light 3-41
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Trunk release handle 3-18
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals 5-46 . . . . .
Turn Signal 5-46
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UUnderbody Maintenance 7-10
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) 9-12
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Temperature–A, B, C 9-12
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Traction–AA, A, B, C 9-12
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Tread wear 9-12
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