2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-5

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4. (Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal all the
way and shift into neutral.
Keep the pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
(Automatic transaxle)
Place the shift lever in P. If you
must restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift the lever to
N.

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NOTEThe starter will not operate...
• If the shift lever is not in P or N
(automatic), or
• If the clutch pedal is not
pushed down all the way
(manual).

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5. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position and hold (up to 10
seconds at a time) until the engine
starts.

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CAUTION
!
Don’t try the starter for more than
10 seconds at a time. If the engine
stalls or fails to start, wait 10
seconds before trying again.
Otherwise, you may damage the
starter and drain the battery.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-66. After starting the engine, let it idlefor about 10 seconds.NOTEIn extremely cold weather, below
–18 °C (0° F), or after the vehicle
has stood idle several days, let the
engine warm up without operating
the accelerator.
043-2EE
NOTEWhether cold or warm, the engine
should be started without use of
the accelerator.If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position and hold it
there—for up to 10 seconds. If the
engine starts, release the key and
accelerator immediately because
the engine will suddenly rev up.
3. If the engine fails to start, crank it without using the accelerator—for
up to 10 seconds.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-7
044-1AE
Manual Transaxle Operation
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 Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.
Press the clutch pedal all the way
down while shifting; then release it
slowly. A safety feature prevents accidental
shifting from 5 to R. The shift lever
must be put in neutral before being
shifted to R.
044-2A1E
NOTE•
Make sure the vehicle is
stopped before shifting to R.
• If shifting into reverse is
difficult, shift into neutral,
release the clutch pedal, and try
again.
CAUTION
!
Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
except when shifting gears. Also,
don’ t use the clutch to hold the
vehicle on an upgrade. This will
avoid needless clutch wear and
damage.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-8
044-3AE
 Recommendations for Shifting
 Upshifting
For normal acceleration, we
recommend these shift points.
2.0-liter engine
2.5-liter engine
1 to 2
26 km/h
(16 mph)
27 km/h
(17 mph)
2 to 3
45 km/h
(28 mph)
48 km/h
(30 mph)
3 to 4
53 km/h
(33 mph)
56 km/h
(35 mph)
4 to 5
63 km/h
(39 mph)
63 km/h
(39 mph)
For cruising, we recommend these
shift points.
2.0-liter engine
2.5-liter engine
1 to 2
13 km/h
( 8 mph)
13 km/h
( 8 mph)
2 to 3
32 km/h
(20 mph)
34 km/h
(21 mph)
3 to 4
50 km/h
(31 mph)
52 km/h
(32 mph)
4 to 5
68 km/h
(42 mph)
66 km/h
(41 mph)
 Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts to
overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration
when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade,
downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and
prolongs brake life.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-9
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Automatic TransaxleAutomatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal
and, hold in the lock-release button to shift
(The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position.)The shift lever can be shifted freely into any position
indicated by the arrow. Lock-release button
To prevent unsafe shifting
Shift pattern indicator
Shows shift lever position
Shift lever
Overdrive button
For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transaxle
Overdrive (O/D) OFF
indicator
This indicator comes on
when the overdrive has
been turned off.
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J94A4006_a
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-10

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 Transaxle Ranges
The shift lever must be at P or N to
operate the starter.

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 P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
WARNING
!
Holding the Vehicle with P:Setting the shift lever at the P
position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle could be
dangerous. If P fails to hold, the
vehicle could move and cause an
accident. To hold the vehicle, set
the shift lever at P AND set the
parking brake.
CAUTION
!
• Shifting into P or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage
your transaxle.
• Shifting into a driving gear or
reverse when the engine is
running faster than idle can
damage the transaxle.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-11

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 R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting from R, except as
explained under Rocking the Vehicle
(page 4-11).
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 N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless the
parking brake or brakes are on.
WARNING
!
Shifting from N or P:It’ s dangerous to shift from N or
P into a driving gear when the
engine is running faster than idle.
If this is done, the vehicle could
move suddenly, causing an
accident or serious injury. If the
engine is running faster than idle,
don’ t shift from N or P into a
driving gear. D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position. From
a stop, the transaxle will automatically
shift through a 4-gear sequence.

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 2 (Second)
The 2 position is helpful when driving
in heavy, slow-moving traffic and
climbing hills; for braking assist when
going down hills; or for starting on
slick surfaces and other situations
where gentle acceleration may be
necessary. Do not exceed 116 km/h
(72 mph)
*1 or 104 km/h (65 mph)
*2 in
the 2 position.
*1
2.0-liter engine
*2
2.5-liter engine

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-121 (Low)
Use the 1 position for maximum
power in hard-pulling situations, or for
climbing and descending very steep
grades. Do not exceed 63 km/h (39
mph)
*1 or 60 km/h (38 mph)
*2 in the 1
position.
*1
2.0-liter engine
*2
2.5-liter engine

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 Driving Tips
 Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades,
depress the accelerator fully. The
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
 Climbing steep grades from a
stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to D or 1 depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release all brakes while gradually accelerating.
 Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to 2 or 1, depending on load weight
and grade steepness. Descend slowly,
using the brakes only occasionally to
prevent them from overheating.