2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 dashboard

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Mazda is a complex vehicle, but the design throughout considers your safety and comfort paramount. This
requires many controls, locks, graphic symbols, mechanisms and amenities that need to be un\
derstood for
proper operation.
Section 1 illustrates this information to familiarize you with what need\
s to be known to help make your motoring
safer and easier, and lots more fun.Interior Overview 1-2
Dashboard Overview 1-3 Doors 1-4
Luggage Compartment 1-5
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Dashboard Overview
Hazard warning flasher switch (page 6-2)
Vent (page 5-62) Side vent (page 5-62)
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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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repeat this step.
4. Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system.
You should not be able to pull the
shoulder belt out of the retractor
while the system is in the automatic
locking mode. When you remove
the child-restraint system, be sure
the belt fully retracts to return the
system to emergency locking mode
before occupants use the seat belts.

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Supplemental Restraint
Systems The front and side* supplemental
restraint systems include 4 air
bags. They are located in:
• The steering wheel
• The passenger side dashboard
• The outboard sides of the front
seatbacks
These systems operate independently
depending on the type of accident
encountered; both side air bags are not
likely to deploy in the same accident
because a vehicle is not often hit from
both sides. The front and side air bag
systems will not normally deploy
during the same type of accident
unless a combination of frontal and
side impacts occur. In a front-end or side impact, the air
bag supplemental restraint systems are
designed to provide only supplemental
protection for the driver and front seat
passenger. Seat belts must still be
worn.
Without seat belt usage, the air bags
cannot provide adequate protection
during an accident. Seat belt usage is
necessary to:
•
Keep the passenger away from an
inflating air bag.
• Reduce the possibility of injuries
during an accident that is not
designed for air bag inflation, such
as roll-over or rear impact.

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*Some models.Side crash sensor*Inflator and air bag*
Inflators and air bags
Crash sensors and
diagnostic module
(SAS unit)
Inflator and air bag* Side crash sensor*
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 System Description
The supplemental restraint systems
have two basic subsystems:
• The air bag system with inflators
and air bags. •
The electric system with crash
sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the
following locations: the center of the
steering wheel, the passenger-side of
the dashboard, and in the outboard
sides of the
front seatbacks. They are
out of sight until activated.

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front seatbacks. Furthermore,
sleeping up against the door or
hanging out the driver’s-side
window while driving could block
the side air bag and eliminate the
advantages of supplemental
protection.
Give the side air-bags room to
work by sitting in the center of the
seat while the vehicle is moving
with seat belts worn properly.

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NOTEWhen an air bag deploys, a loud
inflation noise can be heard and
some smoke will be released.
Neither is likely to cause injury.

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WARNING
!
Hot Air Bag Inflators:Hot air bag inflators are
dangerous. Immediately after
inflation, the inflators in the
steering wheel, dashboard or the
seatbacks are very hot. You could
get burned. Don’ t touch the
internal components of the air
bag storage areas after the bags
have inflated.

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WARNING
!
Modification of the SupplementalRestraint System:Modifying the components or
wiring of the supplemental
restraint system is dangerous. You
could accidentally activate it or
make it inoperable. Don’ t make
any modifications to the
supplemental restraint system.
This includes installing trim,
badges, or anything else over the
air bag storage areas. It also
includes installing extra electric
equipment on or near system
components or wiring.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer can (Continued)

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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.

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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.

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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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Knowing Your Mazda3-2
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KeysWithout immobilizer systemJ25A2148_b
Primary key
Secondary key
Key code number plate
Your Mazda has two kinds of keys:
primary and secondary.

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Primary key
(Black)
Secondary key
(Gray)
Key code number plate
(With immobilizer system)*
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to the key, do
not:
• Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
• Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.

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CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to the key, do
not:
•Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
• Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
CAUTION
!
When starting the engine, do not
let the following materials touch
the key grip. The engine may not
start:
•Spare keys.
• Keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer
system.
• Metal objects that touch or pass
through the hole in the key.
Modification and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the system’ s
operation if the system has been
modified or if any add-on equipment
has been installed to it.
CAUTION
!
To avoid damaging your vehicle,
don’ t modify the system or install
any add-on equipment to it.