2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 brake fluid

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-26The level normally drops with
accumulated mileage, a condition
associated with wear of brake and
clutch linings. If it is excessively low,
have the brake/clutch system
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Brake and clutch fluid will damage
painted surfaces. If brake or clutch
fluid does get on a painted surface,
wipe it off immediately.
CAUTION
!
Using nonspecified brake and
clutch fluids (see chart, page 10-2)
will damage the systems. Mixing
different fluids will also damage
them.
If the brake/clutch system
frequently requires new fluid,
consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
WARNING
!
Spilled Brake Fluid:Spilled brake fluid is dangerous.
If it gets in your eyes, they could
be seriously injured. If this
happens, immediately flush your
eyes with water and get medical
attention. Brake fluid spilled on a
hot engine could cause a fire. Be
careful not to spill brake fluid on
yourself or on the engine.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-27
WARNING
!
Low Brake/Clutch Fluid Levels:Low brake/clutch fluid levels
could be dangerous. Low levels
could signal brake lining wear or
a brake system leak. Your brakes
could fail and cause an accident.
If you find a low fluid level, have
the brakes and clutch inspected.
Q083-15FE
J94A7015Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
Inspect the fluid level at each engine
oil change. Add fluid if necessary; it
does not require periodic changing. J94A7016
(J18T7019)
Low
OK
High
The level must be kept between the
HIGH and LOW marks.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-28Visually examine the lines and hoses
for leaks and damage.
1. Park on a level surface, well off theright-of-way, and set the parking
brake firmly.
2. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
3. Remove the filler cap and attached dipstick.
4. Wipe them clean and put them back.
5. Remove again and inspect the level. 6. It must be between HIGH and
LOW. Add fluid if necessary.
Don’t overfill.
083-16A2E
If new fluid is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, don’ t operate the
vehicle for long periods when the
power steering fluid level is low.NOTEUse specified power steering fluid
(chart, page 10-2).

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-29

083-18A1E
 Inspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be inspected regularly. Measure
it as described below.
The volume of fluid changes with the
temperature. Fluid must be checked at
idle without driving at normal
operating temperature.
CAUTION
!
• Low fluid level causes
transaxle slippage. Overfilling
can cause foaming, loss of
fluid, and malfunction.
• Use specified fluid (page 10-2).
A nonspecified fluid could
result in transaxle malfunction
and failure.

Q083-19A2E
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Idle the engine about two minutes. Push down on the brake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever through all ranges and set it at P.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-30
WARNING
!
Sudden Vehicle Movement:Shifting the shift lever without
first depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could
move suddenly and cause an
accident. Make sure the brake
pedal is applied before shifting
the shift lever.4. With the engine still idling, pull outthe dipstick, wipe it clean, and put
it back.
5. Pull it out again.
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
 083-65B1E
A
J94S.J94A7018
B
2.0-liter engine
 Scale A
When the engine has been running and
the fluid is at normal operating
temperature, about 65° C (150°F) to
77 °C (170° F), the level must be within the crosshatched area on the dipstick.

Scale B
When the engine has not been running,
and the outside temperature is above
10 °C (50° F), the level should be
between the bottom hole on the
dipstick and the bottom of the
crosshatched area on the dipstick.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-2
PagePage Page
AAccessory Socket5-51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories 9-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Bag Restraint System 2-35
. . . . . . . . . .
Warning light 5-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Filter 8-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance 7-11 . . . . .
Antenna 5-123
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 5-22 . . . . . .
Warning light 5-40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 7-1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio System Cassette tape player 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc changer 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 5-82, 5-83 . . . . . . .
Radio 5-82, 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transaxle Controls 5-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips 5-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid level
8-29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive 5-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift-lock system 5-15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle ranges 5-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBattery 8-38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging system warning light 5-37 . . . .
Jump-starting 6-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Driving After getting in 4-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before getting in 4-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Lubrication 8-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Antilock brake system (ABS) 5-22 . . . . .
Fluid level 8-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foot brake 5-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear indicator 5-20
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake 5-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System warning light 5-36
. . . . . . . . . . . Break-In Period
4-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bright-Metal Maintenance 7-9
. . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement
Front, Interior 8-48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 8-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 8-49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-3
PagePage Page
CCapacities10-5
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Cassette Tape Player 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic Converter
(see Emission Control System)
Center Console Box 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Pocket 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 4-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 6-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Coolant 8-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Oil 8-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Warning Light 5-37 . . . .
Check Engine Light 5-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking
Automatic transaxle fluid level 8-29 . . . .
Brake/clutch fluid level 8-25
. . . . . . . . .
Coolant level 8-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil level 8-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid level 8-27 . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid level 8-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Restraint
2-26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint precautions 2-26 . . . . . . .
Child-restraint systems 2-28
. . . . . . . . . .
Installing child-restraint systems 2-29 . .
Child Safety Lock for Rear Door 3-8 . . . . .
Cleaning Dashboard 7-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap/shoulder belt webbing 7-13 . . . . . . .
Upholstery and interior trim 7-12 . . . . . .
Window interiors 7-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control System 5-60
. . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 5-51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Changer 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player 5-82, 5-83
. . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine
Adding 8-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing 8-22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting 8-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Lights 3-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 5-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup Holders 5-56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Assistance
9-2, 9-5
. . . . . . . . . .
Customer Information 9-1
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
DDashboard Illumination 5-35
. . . . . . . . . . .
Dashboard Overview 1-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dashboard Precautions 7-12
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Day/Night Mirror 3-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defroster Outside mirrors 3-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window 5-49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 3-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside door lock 3-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside door lock 3-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-40
. . . . . . . . . .
Doors 1-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Hazardous driving 4-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
In flooded areas 4-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking the vehicle 4-11
. . . . . . . . . . . .

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-4
PagePage Page
Winter driving 4-12
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EEmergency Starting
Jump-starting 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Push-starting 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emission Control System 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Compartment Overview 8-14 . . . . .
Engine Coolant Adding coolant 8-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing coolant 8-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting coolant level 8-21 . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
(see Water)
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) 4-6 . .
Engine Oil Changing engine oil and filter 8-18 . . . .
Inspecting engine oil level 8-17 . . . . . . .
Recommended oil 8-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-38
. . .
Engine Starting 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) 4-6 . . . . . . . .
Exterior Care 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eyeglass Holder 5-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FFinish Damage 7-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Hazard Warning 6-2
. . . . . . . . . . .
Flat Tire 6-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluids Automatic transaxle 8-29
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake/clutch 8-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 8-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer 8-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foot Brake 5-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat Belts 2-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seats (Electrically Operated) Head restraint height adjustment 2-9 . . .
Height adjustment 2-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recline
2-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion front height
adjustment 2-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion rear height
adjustment 2-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat slide 2-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seats (Manually Operated) Head restraint height adjustment 2-4 . . .
Recline 2-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slide 2-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt 2-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge 5-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Requirements 4-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel-Filler Cap 3-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel-Filler Lid 3-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 6-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel description 6-12
. . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 6-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .