2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-21
When you hear this noise, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
!
Driving with Worn Disc Pads:Driving with worn disc pads is
dangerous. The brakes could fail
and cause a serious accident. As
soon as you hear the pad wear
indicator consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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J94A4014
To releaseTo set
Parking brake
handle
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal; then pull the brake handle
fully upward.
To release it, pull the handle up and
press the button. Depress the brake pedal; then lower the handle to the
release position while holding the
button in. Release the pedal when it’
s
safe to do so.
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CAUTION
!
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the
brake linings or pads.

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*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-22

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J94A4015
BRAKE
 Brake System Warning Light
If the brake warning light stays on
after the parking brake is fully
released, the brake system has a
malfunction. Refer to Warning
Lights/Beeps (page 5-36).
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 Antilock Brake System (ABS)*
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing
and reapplying that wheel’ s brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration
in the brake pedal and may hear a
chattering noise from the brake
system. This is normal when the ABS
operates. Don’ t pump the brakes,
continue to press down on the brake
pedal.

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NOTEIf the ABS warning light stays on
while you’re driving, the ABS
control unit has detected a system
malfunction. If this occurs, your
brakes will function normally as if
the vehicle had no ABS. Should
this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-23
NOTEBraking distances may be longer
on loose surfaces (snow or gravel,
for example) which usually have a
hard foundation. A vehicle with a
normal braking system may
require less distance to stop under
these conditions because the tires
will build up a wedge of surface
layer when the wheels skid.
WARNING
!
ABS:The ABS cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving,
excessive speed, tailgating
(following another vehicle too
closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the
road surface). You can still have
an accident. So don’t rely on ABS
as a substitute for safe driving.
NOTEWhen the engine is jump-started,
an unevenness of rpm occurs and
the ABS warning light comes on.
This is due to a lack of battery
capacity and doesn’ t indicate a
malfunction.
Have the battery recharged as soon
as possible.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-24
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Power SteeringPower steering uses energy from the
engine. If the engine is off or if the
power steering system becomes
inoperative, you can still steer, but it
will require more effort.
If you find steering hard in normal
driving, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme left or right for more
than five seconds with the engine
running. This could damage the
power steering system.
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Cruise Control*With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of
more than about 40 km/h (25 mph).
WARNING
!
Cruise Control Use:Using cruise control in the
following conditions could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle:
•Heavy or unsteady traffic
• Slippery or winding roads
• Similar restrictions that
require inconsistent speed
Don’ t use cruise control in these
situations.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-25

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CRUISE MAIN switchJ94A4017_2001
To activate the system, push the
CRUISE MAIN end of the switch.
To deactivate the system, push the
OFF end.

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WARNING
!
Cruise Main Switch:Leaving the CRUISE MAIN
switch on when not using the
cruise control is dangerous as it
may be switched on accidently.
This could result in loss of vehicle
control. Keep the CRUISE MAIN
switch off when cruise control is
not in use.

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J94A4018 Cruise Set Indicator Light
The cruise set indicator comes on
when a cruising speed is set.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-26

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(J18T4016)
RESUME/
ACCEL
button
SET/
COAST
button
 To Set Speed
1. Turn on the CRUISE MAIN switch.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 40 km/h
(25 mph). 3. Press the SET/COAST button and
release it at the speed you want.
Release the accelerator at the same
time.

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NOTE• The SET function can’ t be
activated until approximately 2
seconds after the CRUISE
MAIN switch has been
engaged.
• On a steep grade, the vehicle
may momentarily slow down
going up or speed up while
going down.

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 To Cancel
To turn off the system, use one of
these methods:
• Press the OFF end of the Cruise
main switch.
• Slightly depress the brake pedal.
• (Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal.
The system is off when the ignition is
off.

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Driving Your Mazda
5-27
NOTECruise control will cancel at
approximately 15 km/h (9 mph)
below the preset speed or below 40
km/h (25 mph).

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J94A4020
(J18T4017) To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
• Press and hold RESUME/ACCEL
switch. Release the switch when
the desire speed is reached. •
Accelereate to the desired speed,
then press SET/COAST switch and
release.
Your vehicle has a “tap-up” feature
that allows you to increase your
current speed in increments of 1.6
km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of
the RESUME/ACCEL switch.
Multiple taps will increase your
vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for
each tap. For example, if you are
currently set at 96 km/h (60 mph) and
tap the RESUME/ACCEL switch 5
times, your vehicle speed will increase
and set at 104 km/h (65 mph).

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Driving Your Mazda5-28
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Accelerating with Cruise Control
On
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is
on. Greater speed will not interfere
with it or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to
return to the set speed.

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(J18T4018) To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press and hold SET/COAST switch.
Release the switch at the speed you
want.
Your vehicle has a “tap-down” feature
that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6
km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of
the SET/COAST switch. Multiple taps
will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6
km/h (1 mph) for each tap. For
example, if you are currently set at
104 km/h (65 mph) and tap the
SET/COAST switch 5 times, your
vehicle speed will decrease and set at
96 km/h (60 mph).