warning light MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
How to Use This ManualHAZARD WARNINGFLASHER
SEAT BELTS
FLOOR
FLOOR
DEFROSTING
DEFROSTING
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
WINDSHIELD
WIPER & WASHER
LIGHTER
HORN
WASHER FLUID
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

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*Some models.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
1-3
004-3AE
Dashboard Overview
Hazard warning flasher switch (page 6-2)
Vent (page 5-62) Side vent (page 5-62)
J94S1002
Instrument cluster (page 5-30)
Cruise control switch* (page 5-26)Audio system* (page 5-75)
Shift lever (page 5-7, 5-9)
Parking brake handle (page 5-21)
Dashboard illumination
control (page 5-35)
Hood release handle (page 3-20)
Outside mirror switch*
(page 3-34) Light control/
Turn signal lever
(page 5-44)
Climate control system (page 5-60)

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Essential Safety Equipment
2-3

016-2AE
J94A2025 Seat Recline
To change each individual seatback
angle, lean forward slightly while
raising the lever. Then lean back to the
desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returned to its original position and the seatback is
locked in place by attempting to push
it forward and backward.


016-15BE
WARNING
!
Reclining:Sitting in a reclined position while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don’ t get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and
suffer serious internal injuries.
For maximum protection, sit well
back and upright.
CAUTION
!
When returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position,
make sure you support the
seatback while operating the
seatback lever. If the seatback is
not supported, it will flip forward
suddenly and could cause injury.

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WARNING
!
Twisted Seat Belts:Twisted seat belts can cause
injury. In a collision, the full
width of the belt isn’t available to
absorb the impact. This puts more
force on the bones beneath the
belt, which could break them or
cause other serious injury or
death. Don’ t wear twisted seat
belts.
WARNING
!
One Belt, One Passenger:Using one seat belt for more than
one person at a time is dangerous.
A seat belt used in this way can’ t
spread the impact forces properly
and the two passengers could be
crushed together and seriously
injured or even killed. Never use
one belt for more than one person
at a time.
020-3HE
J94S2003 Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
If the driver ’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, a beep will sound for
about 6 seconds and the seat belt
warning light will remain on until the
belt is fastened.

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Essential Safety Equipment
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000–00?
 Constant Monitoring
The following components of the
supplement restraint systems are
monitored by a diagnostic system:
• SAS unit
• Air bag modules
• Side air bag crash sensors*
• Related wiring
A diagnostic module continuously
monitors the system’s readiness. This
begins when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ ON” position and
continues while the vehicle is being driven.
J94S2005

Supplemental restraint system
warning light
If the supplemental restraint system is
OK, the SRS warning light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or after the engine is
cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes

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Essential Safety Equipment2-52out.
A system malfunction is indicated
when the SRS warning light constantly
flashes, stays on or doesn’t come on at
all. If any of these occur, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. The system may not work in
an accident.

000–00?
WARNING
!
Self-Servicing the SupplementalRestraint Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with
the supplemental restraint systems
is dangerous. An air bag could
accidentally activate or become
disabled. This could cause serious
injuries. Never tamper with the
supplemental restraint systems
and always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform all
servicing and repairs.

021–13AE
WARNING
!
Removing Interior Parts:Removing the front seat, front
dashboard, the steering wheel or
parts containing air bag sensors is
dangerous. These parts contain
essential air bag parts. The air
bag could accidentally activate
and cause serious injuries.
Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer remove these parts.

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021–10AE
WARNING
!
Air Bag Disposal:Improper disposal of an air bag
or a vehicle with live air bags in it
can be extremely dangerous.
Unless all safety procedures are
followed, injury can result. Ask
an Authorized Mazda Dealer how
to safely dispose of an air bag or
how to scrap an air bag equipped
vehicle.

021–7JE
 Maintenance
The supplemental restraint system is
maintenance-free. But if any of the
following occurs, take your vehicle to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible:
• The supplemental restraint system
warning light flashes.
• The supplemental restraint system
warning light stays on.
• The supplemental restraint system
warning light stays off when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. •
Air bags inflate
NOTEShould you sell your Mazda, we
urge you to tell the new owner of
its supplemental restraint systems
and that familiarization with all
instructions about them, from the
Owner ’s Manual, is important.

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Knowing Your Mazda3-18
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Trunk Release HandleYour vehicle is equipped with a trunk
release handle that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the
trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars,
parents should be aware that children
may be tempted to play around
vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding
place.
Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle so that
all children can be told about it in an
appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles don’t have such handles.
WARNING
!
Open Trunk Lid and Children:Leaving the trunk lid open or
leaving children in the vehicle
with the keys is dangerous.
Children could open the trunk lid
and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock
the rear seatbacks and do not
allow children to play inside the
vehicle.
94S060–004To open the trunk lid from the inside,
pull the illuminated ‘‘ T” shaped
handle. The handle is made of
material that will glow for hours in the
darkness of the trunk following a brief
exposure to ambient light.

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Knowing Your Mazda3-22
134-1B1E
Immobilizer System*If the engine is started without the
proper key, the immobilizer system
will cause the engine to stall, thereby
helping to prevent the theft of your
vehicle.
If the system is working properly, the
warning light will come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the START
position. The light will go out when
the engine starts.
If the light flashes rapidly, fails to
come on, or comes on and stays on, it
indicates a system malfunction. If any
of these occur, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user ’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTEThis device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may cause undesired
operation. (Outside transmissions
may momentarily interfere with
the device’ s operation.)

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NOTE•Signals from a TV or radio
station, or from a transceiver or
a mobile telephone, could
interfere with your immobilizer
system. If you are using the
proper key and your engine
fails to start, check the warning
light. If it is flashing, turn the
key to the OFF position and try
again. If the engine doesn’ t start
after 3 or more tries, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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• If the warning light flashes
continuously while you are
driving, don’ t shut off the
engine. Go to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have it
checked. If you shut off the
engine while the light is
flashing you won’ t be able to
restart it.
J94S3001 Operation
When you start the engine with a key
the system recognizes, the system will
allow the engine to continue running.
However, if someone attempts to start
the engine with an unrecognized key,
the system will stall the engine