2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda
4-15
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 returns
to normal.
037-11AE
Trailer Towing
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
038-1AE
 Overloading
WARNING
!
Vehicle Load Weight:The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of your
vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Label on the
driver ’s door frame. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an
accident or vehicle damage. You
can estimate the weight of your
load by weighing the items (or
people) before putting them in the
vehicle. Be careful not to overload
your vehicle.

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Protecting Your Mazda4-16

040-1A1E
Vehicle Information LabelsVehicle Identification Number
J94A3001The vehicle identification number
legally identifies your vehicle. The
number is on a plate attached to the
left top side of the dashboard. This
plate can easily be seen through the
windshield.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Label
J94A3002
Vehicle Emission Control
Information LabelJ94A3003

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Engine number
2.5-liter engine
2.0-liter engine
J94A3007+3008 (J18T3004+3005)
Protecting Your Mazda
4-17
Chassis NumberJ94A3004

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Protecting Your Mazda4-18Tire Pressure LabelJ94A3005

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Driving Your MazdaOperating your vehicle requires a good understanding of the many controls you must know and use. Section 5
describes all this in step-by-step information from use of the ignition switch to cruise control and braking.
Also highlighted are the gearshift and shifting modes, power steering, instruments and gaug\
es, warnings and
indicators, windshield wipers, and interior features. You’ll find complete details about the advanced audio
system too.Ignition Switch Positions 5- 2Starting the Engine 5- 4
Manual Transaxle Operation 5- 7 Automatic Transaxle 5- 9
Traction Control System (TCS) 5- 16 Brake System 5- 19
Power Steering 5- 24 Cruise Control 5- 24
Instrument Cluster 5- 30 Gauges 5- 31
Dashboard Illumination 5- 35 Warning Lights/Beeps 5- 35
Lighting Control and Turn Signals 5- 44 Windshield Wipers and Washer 5- 47 Rear Window Defroster 5- 49 Clock 5- 51
Accessory Socket 5- 51 Glove Box 5- 55
Cup Holders 5- 56
Storage Compartments 5- 57 Sunvisors 5- 59
Vanity Mirrors 5- 60
Climate Control System 5- 60
Radio Reception 5- 75
Safety Certification 5- 80
AM/FM Radio with Compact Disc Player 5- 82 AM/FM Radio with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player/Changer (In-Dash CD Changer) 5- 83 Antenna 5-123
5
5-1

Q041-1B1E

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Driving Your Mazda5-2

042-1CE
Ignition Switch PositionsWithout immobilizer
system
J94A4001A
 ON
This is the normal running position
after the engine is started. The warning
lights (except brakes) should be
inspected before the engine is started
(page 5-35).
With immobilizer
system
J94S5001
 START
The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key;
then it returns to the ON position. The
brake warning light can be checked
after the engine is started (page 5-35). 
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.
 LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. Only in this position can
the key be removed.

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Driving Your Mazda
5-3
042-2DE
LOCK(0)ON(II)
ACC(I)
Push the key
J94A4003 Manual transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key in at
the ACC position.

042-3FE
J94S.J94A4004
LOCK(0) ON(II)
ACC(I)
Shift lever
engaged in P
(park)
 Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, keep the shift
lever at P.

042-4AE
NOTEIf turning the key is difficult, jiggle
the steering wheel from side to
side.

042-5BE
WARNING
!
Removing the Key:It’s dangerous to remove the key
from the ignition switch while the
vehicle is moving. Removing the
key allows the steering wheel to
lock. You will lose steering control
and a serious accident could
occur. Remove the key only when
the vehicle is parked.

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Driving Your Mazda5-4

Q042-6EE
WARNING
!
Not Setting the Parking Brake:Leaving the driver ’s seat without
setting the parking brake is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur if the
parking brake is not set. This
could cause an accident. Before
leaving the driver ’s seat, always
set the parking brake and make
sure the shift lever is at P with an
automatic transaxle or in 1 or R
with a manual transaxle.
042-7A1E
NOTEIf the ignition switch is in the
LOCK or ACC position, a beep
will sound when any door is
opened.

Q043-8AE
Starting the Engine1. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the brake pedal.