2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 light

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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
!
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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Appearance Care7-10
078-5A1E

Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice
and snow removal and solvents used
for dust control may collect on the
underbody. If not removed, they will
speed up rusting and deterioration of
such underbody parts as fuel lines,
frame, floor pan, and exhaust system,
even though these parts may be coated
with anticorrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try
also to do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It will do more harm than good to
wet down the road grime without
removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have drain
holes that should not be clogged.
Water trapped there will cause rusting.
WARNING
!
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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R : Replace
Maintenance8-8Schedule 2 (Cont ’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
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16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(5)
(10)
(15)
(20)
(25)
(30)
(35)
(40)
(45)
(50)
(55)
(60)
Spark plugs
2.0-liter engine
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Spark plugs
2.5-liter engine
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Idle speed
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Fuel lines and hoses
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Cooling system
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Engine coolant
Replace at first 168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 60 months;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine coolant level
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Function of all lights
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Brake lines, hoses and connections
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*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda
recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended\
time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-44
083-39AE
 Temporary spare tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at
least monthly to make sure it’ s
properly inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short
distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which
should be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (60
psi).
CAUTION
!
• Don’ t use your temporary spare
tire rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage
both tire and rim.
• The temporary spare tire has a
tread life of up to 4,800 km
(3,000 miles), depending on
road conditions and driving
habits.
• When the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the
tire with the same type of
temporary spare.
Q083-40A2E
Replacing a wheel
When replacing a wheel, make sure
the new one is the same as the original
factory wheel in diameter, rim width,
and offset.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-45
WARNING
!
Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss
of control and an accident.
Always use wheels of the correct
size on your vehicle.
CAUTION
!
A wrong-sized wheel may
adversely affect
•Tire fit
• Wheel and bearing life
• Ground clearance
• Snow-chain clearance
• Speedometer calibration
• Headlight aim
• Bumper height

083-41A1E
Do not touch the glass surface
J94A7029 Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Your Mazda’ s headlights have
replaceable halogen bulbs.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-46
WARNING
!
Handling Halogen Bulbs:When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken,
it will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying
glass. If the glass portion is
touched with bare hands, body oil
could cause the bulb to overheat
and explode when lit. Never touch
the glass portion of the bulb with
your bare hands and always wear
eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.
WARNING
!
Children and Halogen Bulbs:Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could
be caused by dropping a halogen
bulb or breaking it some other
way. Always keep halogen bulbs
out of the reach of children.

083-42SE
Bolts
J94A7030
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in
the rear of the headlight body.
3. (2.5-liter engine) Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-47
J94A70314. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by squeezing the tabs
and pulling it to the rear.
Sealing
cover
Bulb
retaining
spring
J94A7032
5. Pull off the sealing cover.
6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
7. Swing the retaining spring out and
away to free the headlight bulb. 8. Carefully remove the headlight
bulb from the socket by pulling it
straight back.
9. Replace the bulb.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTEUse the protective cover and
carton to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of
children.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
The number in ( ) shows the bulb
number.
J94S8003
To replace the map light bulbs, contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance8-48

083-43AE
Replacing a Bulb (Front, Interior)Front-turn signal lights/
Parking lights 27/8W (1157NA)
J94A7033_a
Interior light 10W (–)
J94A7034
Courtesy lights 5W (–) J94S8004