oil MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

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LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT HIGHBEAM
HEADLIGHT LOWBEAM
PARKING LIGHTS
ILLUMINATIONCONTROL
TURN SIGNALS
HOOD RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE
FUEL
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE
ENGINE OIL
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
VENTILATION FAN
AIR RECIRCULATION
FRESH AIR
VENT
VENT-FLOOR
How to Use This Manual
Q002-2AE
Graphic symbols:
Some of the following symbols are used to identify
controls and displays on your vehicle.

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Knowing Your Mazda
3-11

118-10EE
 Unlock button (Keyless entry
system)
To unlock the driver ’s door, press the
UNLOCK button.
To unlock all the doors, press the
UNLOCK button again within 5
seconds.

Q118-12BE

Trunk button (Keyless entry
system)
To open the trunk, press the
button.
 Q118-14EE
NOTE• If the transmitter does not
work, open the back cover and
check the battery for correct
installation.
• Additional transmitters can be
obtained at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. Up to 3
additional transmitters can be
used with the keyless entry
system per vehicle. Bring all
transmitters to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the
electronic codes need to be
reset.
MaintenanceNOTE•Make sure the battery is
installed with the correct pole
facing upward. Battery leakage
could occur if it is not installed
correctly.
• When replacing the battery, be
careful not to bend the
electrical terminals or get oil on
them. Also be careful not to get
dirt in the remote control unit
as it could damage it.

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Knowing Your Mazda
3-21
Safety catch
J94S30032. Push the safety catch to the left andlift the hood.
013-2BE
Clip Support rodJ94A20193. Use the support rod to hold the
hood open.
Before closing the hood, secure the
rod in its clip.
 013-3A1E
To close the hood:
• Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place
and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been
removed.
• Close the hood so that it locks
securely.

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Protecting Your Mazda
4-7
WARNING
!
Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas:Running the engine when a
vehicle is stopped in deep snow is
dangerous. The exhaust pipe
could be blocked by the snow,
allowing exhaust gas to enter the
cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, anyone in the cabin
could be injured or killed. Clear
the snow from underneath and
around your vehicle before
starting the engine.
034-1AE
Before DrivingBefore Getting In
• Be sure the windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
• Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
• Look under the vehicle for any sign
of a leak.
• If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.
034-2AE
NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant,
brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid,
and other fluid levels should be
inspected daily, weekly, or at
refueling, depending on the fluid.
See Maintenance, Section 8.

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Protecting Your Mazda4-12

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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.

037-8H1E
 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 Mazda5-383. If it’s OK, the charging system has
a problem. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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CAUTION
!
Don’ t drive with a loose or broken
alternator belt. The engine could
overheat because this belt also
drives the water pump.

053-7EE
 Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light indicates low
engine oil pressure.
If the light comes on while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-17). If it’ s
low, add oil. 3. Check the light.
If the light remains on even after
you add oil, have your vehicle
towed to the nearest service station
or to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Don’ t run the engine if oil pressure
is low. It could result in extensive
engine damage.

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76Y032-033Ejecting the MD
Press the MD eject button to eject the
MD.Driving Your Mazda5-108

Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If
you cannot clear the error indication,
take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.Indication
Cause
Solution
CHECKMD
MD is inserted
upside down
Insert the MD properly. If the code does not disappear, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
MD
MD is defective
Check the MD for scratches and/or soiling

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Operating Tips for CD Player/
In-Dash CD Changer
 Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the
heater when the vehicle is cold, the
CD or optical components (prism and
lens) in the CD player/changer may
become clouded with condensation.
At this time, the CD will eject
immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected
simply by wiping it with a soft cloth.
Clouded optical components will clear
naturally in about an hour. Wait for
normal operation to return before
attempting to use the unit.
Driving Your Mazda5-118
Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If
you cannot clear the error indication,
take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.Indication
Cause
Solution
CHECKCD
CD is inserted
upside down
Insert the CD properly. If the code does not disappear, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
CD
CD is defective
Check the CD for scratches and/or soiling

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Driving Your Mazda5-122J45T4071•Be sure never to touch the signal
surface when handling the CDs.
Pick up a CD by grasping the outer
edge or the edge of the hole and the
outer edge. •
Do not stick paper or tape on the
CD. Avoid scratching the reverse
side (the side without a label).
• Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light
reflected from the signal surface,
thus affecting sound quality. If the
CD should become soiled, gently
wipe it with a soft cloth from the
center of the CD to the edge. •
Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray
cleaners. Volatile chemicals such as
benzine and thinner can also
damage the surface of the CD and
must not be used. Anything that
can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.
• CDs, like traditional audio records,
are made of plastic. To avoid
warping, keep the CDs in their
cases and do not store them where
they will be exposed to direct
sunlight.

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Appearance Care
7-9
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.NOTEA spot remover to remove oil, tar,
and similar materials will usually
also take off the wax. Rewax these
areas even if the rest of the vehicle
doesn’t need it.
078-3AE

Repairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to
major repairs.
CAUTION
!
If your Mazda is damaged and
needs metal parts repaired or
replaced, make sure the body shop
applies anticorrosion materials to
all parts, both repaired and new.
This will prevent them from
rusting.
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Bright-Metal Maintenance
• Use tar remover to remove road tar
and insects. Never do this with a
knife or similar tool.
• To prevent corrosion on
bright-metal surfaces, apply wax or
chrome preservative and rub it to a
high luster.
• During cold weather or in coastal
areas, cover bright-metal parts with
a coating of wax or preservative
heavier than usual. It would also
help to coat them with
noncorrosive petroleum jelly or
some other protective compound.