wash MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 User Guide

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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In Case of Emergency6-14
\b Fuse panel (driver’s side)DESCRIPTION
FUSE
RATING
PROTECTED COMPONENT
1
AUDIO
15A
Audio system*
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ROOM
15A
Interior lights, Trunk light
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S. ROOF
15A
Sunroof*
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METER
10A
Gauges, Back-up lights
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D. LOCK
30A
Power door lock*
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HAZARD
15A
Hazard warning lights
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A/B&ABS
10A
Air bag system, Antilock brake system*
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A/C
10A
Air conditioner*
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TURN
10A
Turn signals
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WIPER
20A
Windshield wipers and washer

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In Case of Emergency6-28
076-33AE
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following:
• Don’ t exceed 80 km (50 mph).
• Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, don’ t drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire’ s
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire’ s; so the
ground clearance is reduced
about 25 mm (1 in).
• Don’ t use a tire chain on this
tire because it won’ t fit
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properly.
• Don’ t use your temporary spare
on any other vehicle; it has
been designed only for your
Mazda.
• Use only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.

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Appearance Care7-2
078-12AE
How to Minimize
Environmental Paint DamageThe paintwork on your Mazda
represents the latest technical
developments in composition and
methods of application.
Environmental hazards, however, can
harm the paint’s protective properties,
if proper care is not taken.
Here are some examples of possible
damage, with tips on how to prevent
them.
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Etching Caused by Acid Rain or
Industrial Fallout
 Occurrence
Industrial pollutants and vehicle
emissions drift into the air and mix
with rain or dew to form acids. These
acids can settle on a vehicle’s finish.
As the water evaporates, the acid
becomes concentrated and can damage
the finish. And the longer the acid
remains on the surface, the greater the
chance is for damage. 
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according
to the instructions in this section.
These steps should be taken
immediately after you suspect that
acid rain has settled on your vehicle’s
finish.

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Damage Caused by Bird
Dropping, Insects, or Tree Sap
 Occurrence
Bird dropping contain acids. If these
aren’ t removed they can eat away the
clear and color base coat of the
vehicle’ s paintwork.
When insects stick to the paint surface
and decompose, corrosive compounds
form. These can erode the clear and
color base coat of the vehicle’ s
paintwork if they are not removed. Tree sap will harden and adhere
permanently to the paint finish. If you
scratch the sap off while it is hard,
some vehicle paint could come off
with it.

Prevention
It is necessary to have your Mazda
washed and waxed to preserve its
finish according to the instructions in
this section. This should be done as
soon as possible. Bird droppings can be removed with a
soft sponge and water. If you are
traveling and these are not available, a
moistened tissue may also take care of
the problem. The cleaned area should
be waxed according to the instructions
in this section.
Insects and tree sap are best removed
with a soft sponge and water or a
commercially available chemical
cleaner.
Another method is to cover the
affected area with dampened
newspaper for one to two hours. After
removing the newspaper, rinse off the
loosened debris with water.

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Water Marks
 Occurrence
Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can
contain harmful minerals such as salt
and lime. If moisture containing these
minerals settles on the vehicle and
evaporates, the minerals will
concentrate and harden to form white
rings. The rings can damage your
vehicle’ s finish. 
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according
to the instructions in this section.
These steps should be taken
immediately after you find water
marks on your vehicle’ s finish.
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Paint Chipping
 Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel
thrown in the air by another vehicle’ s
tires hits your vehicle.
 How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead reduces the
chances of having your paint chipped
by flying gravel.

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078-1AE
Exterior CareFollow all label and container
directions when using a chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warnings
and cautions.
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Maintaining the Finish
 Washing
To help protect the finish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least
once a month, with lukewarm or cold
water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly,
the paint surface could be scratched.
Here are some examples of how
scratching could occur. Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
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The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
• The vehicle is washed with a
rough, dry, or dirty cloth.
• The vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or
too stiff.
• Cleansers or wax containing
abrasives are used.

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NOTE•Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic
car washes or improper
washing.
• Scratches are more noticeable
on vehicles with darker paint
finishes.To minimize scratches on the vehicle’ s
paint finish:
• Rinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold
water before washing. •
Use plenty of lukewarm or cold
water and a soft cloth when
washing the vehicle. Do not use a
nylon cloth.
• Rub gently when washing or drying
the vehicle.
• Take your vehicle only to a car
wash that keeps its brushes well
maintained.
• Don’ t use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
CAUTION
!
• Don’ t use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts.
This may damage the protective
coating; also, cleaners and
detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
• To prevent damaging the
antenna, retract it before
entering a car wash facility or
passing beneath a low overhead
clearance.

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Appearance Care7-8Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material
from the underside of the wings, and
make sure the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors and rocker panels
are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits
can damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing
with plain water is ineffective, use a
mild soap made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Don’t allow
soap to dry on the finish. After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots
from forming.
WARNING
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Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to
one side when braking could
result in a serious accident. Light
braking will indicate whether the
brakes have been affected. Dry
the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly
until brake performance is
normal.

Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing it. In addition to the
vehicle body, wax the metal trim to
maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives. Waxes containing
abrasive will remove paint and
could damage bright metal parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colors.
3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth.

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Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over
the aluminum wheels. Special care is
needed to protect this coating.
NOTE• Don’ t use a wire brush or any
abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on
aluminum wheels. They may
damage the coating.
• Only use a mild soap or neutral
detergent and always use a
sponge or soft cloth to clean the
wheels. Rinse thoroughly with
lukewarm or cold water. Also,
be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on dusty or salted
roads. This helps prevent
corrosion.
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•Avoid washing your vehicle in
an automatic car wash that uses
high-speed or hard brushes.
• If your aluminum wheels lose
luster, wax the wheels.

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Maintenance8-10Schedule 2 (Cont ’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
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