heating MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda4-6

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Engine Exhaust
(Carbon Monoxide)
WARNING
!
Carbon Monoxide:Engine exhaust is dangerous.
This gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which is
colorless, odorless, and
poisonous. When inhaled, it can
cause loss of consciousness and
death. If you smell exhaust gas
inside your vehicle, keep all
windows fully open and contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer
immediately.
WARNING
!
Exhaust Gas in Enclosed Area:Running the engine inside an
enclosed area, such as a garage,
is dangerous. Exhaust gas, which
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, could easily enter the
cabin. Loss of consciousness or
even death could occur. Don’t run
the engine when inside an
enclosed area.
WARNING
!
Idling with the Windows Closed:Exhaust gas is dangerous. When
your vehicle is stopped with the
windows closed and the engine
running for a long time in an
open area, exhaust gas, which
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, could enter the cabin.
Loss of consciousness or even
death could occur. Open the
windows or adjust the heating or
cooling system to draw fresh air.

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Protecting Your Mazda
4-11

037-4A1E
 Rocking the Vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from snow, sand, or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and...
(Automatic transaxle)
Slowly move the shift lever back and
forth from D to R.
(Manual transaxle)
Slowly move the shift lever back and
forth from 1 to R.
037-6A1E
WARNING
!
Spinning the Wheels:When the vehicle is stuck,
spinning the wheels at high speed
could be dangerous. The
spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries. Don’ t spin the wheels at
more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and
don’ t allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Too much rocking may cause
engine overheating, transaxle
failure, and tire damage.

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Driving Your Mazda5-121 (Low)
Use the 1 position for maximum
power in hard-pulling situations, or for
climbing and descending very steep
grades. Do not exceed 63 km/h (39
mph)
*1 or 60 km/h (38 mph)
*2 in the 1
position.
*1
2.0-liter engine
*2
2.5-liter engine

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 Driving Tips
 Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades,
depress the accelerator fully. The
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
 Climbing steep grades from a
stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to D or 1 depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release all brakes while gradually accelerating.
 Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to 2 or 1, depending on load weight
and grade steepness. Descend slowly,
using the brakes only occasionally to
prevent them from overheating.

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Driving Your Mazda
5-33
Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.NOTE•Only the trip meters record
tenths of kilometers (miles).
• The trip record will be erased
when;
•The power supply is
interrupted (blown fuse or
the battery is disconnected).
• The vehicle is driven over
999.9 km (miles).
051-4AE
J94S5004
Normal range
Water Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of
the engine coolant.
If the needle exceeds normal range
toward H, it indicates overheating.
CAUTION
!
Driving with an overheated engine
can cause serious engine damage
(page 6-2).

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Driving Your Mazda
5-53
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 Mazda
5-67
Indicator light
J94AAC15Air intake selector switch
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
The switch should be kept in the
outside air position under normal
conditions. Press the switch to alternate between
the two positions. The indicator light
illuminates when the recirculated air
position is selected.
Outside air position:
This position is automatically
selected when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Use it for normal ventilation and
heating.
The indicator light is out when the
outside air position is selected. Recirculated air position:
This position recirculates air within
the vehicle. Don’
t use the
recirculated air position for long
periods when the vehicle is
stopped.
The indicator light is on when the
recirculated air position is selected.

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Driving Your Mazda5-703. Set the temperature control dial tothe desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
J94S5126Heating
1. Set the mode selector switch to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector switch to the outside air position (indicator
light off). 3. Set the temperature control dial to
the hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
NOTEIf the windshield fogs up easily, set
the mode selector switch to the
position.

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Driving Your Mazda5-72NOTEWhen maximum cooling is
desired, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme cold position
and set the air intake selector
switch to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan control
dial to position 4.
If warmer air is desired at floor level,
set the mode selector switch at the
position and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
CAUTION
!
When using the air conditioner
while driving up long hills or in
heavy traffic, closely monitor the
temperature gauge.
The air conditioner may cause
engine overheating. If the gauge
indicates overheating, turn the air
conditioner off. (Refer to
Overheating on page 6-2.)

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
6
6-1
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In Case of Emergency6-2
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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.

Q072-3AE
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.