2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 oil level

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-185. Pull it out again and examine thelevel. It’ s OK between L and F.
But if it’ s near at or below L, add
enough oil to bring the level to F.
CAUTION
!
Don’ t add engine oil over F.
This may cause engine damage.NOTEThe distance between L and F on
the dipstick represents 1.0 L (1.06
US qt, 0.88 Imp qt).

083-7CE
Changing engine oil and filter
Change engine oil and filter according
to Scheduled Maintenance (page
8-3).
Please act responsibly—protect the
environment and take used oil to a
recycling facility. Ask your dealer or a
service station for information.
WARNING
!
Handling Used Engine Oil:Continuous contact with used
engine oil could be dangerous. It
could cause skin cancer. Always
wash with soap and water
immediately after changing oil
and filter.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-20
083-47B1E
3. Replace the plug tightly after theoil has thoroughly drained.
4. Fill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick.
5. Securely replace the oil-filler cap.
6. Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for leaks.
7. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.

 083-48BE
Check the oil level and fill to the F
mark if necessary.
Oil capacity
(General reference only)
2.0-liter engine:
3.3 L (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine: 3.7 L (3.9 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt)
NOTE• The indicated engine oil
capacities are for general
reference purposes only. When
adding or changing oil, verify
the engine oil level with the oil
dipstick.
• Use only specified engine oil
(page 8-16).Changing oil filter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authorized
Mazda Dealer should do the work.

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
Maintenance
8-33

083-22DE
J94A7019 Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
Use plain water if fluid is unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold
weather to prevent it from freezing.
083-23A2E
WARNING
!
Substitute Washer Fluid:Using radiator antifreeze as
washer fluid is dangerous. If
sprayed on the windshield, it will
dirty the windshield, affect your
visibility, and could result in an
accident. Use only windshield
washer fluid or plain water in the
reservoir.
083-26AE
 Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks,
should be lubricated each time the
engine oil is changed. Use a
nonfreezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood’ s
secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is
released.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-3
PagePage Page
CCapacities10-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-5
PagePage Page
GGauges
Fuel 5-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and trip meter 5-31 . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 5-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water temperature 5-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box 5-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HHalogen Bulb 8-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flasher 6-2
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazardous Driving 4-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight Bulb Replacement 8-45 . . . . . . .
Headlights 5-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High-beam indicator light 5-42 . . . . . . . .
Hood Release 3-20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 3-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Minimize Environmental Paint
Damage
7-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage caused by bird dropping, insects,
or tree sap 7-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Etching caused by acid rain or industrial
fallout 7-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paint chipping 7-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water marks 7-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IIgnition Key Reminder 5-42
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Switch Positions 5-2
. . . . . . . . . . .
Immobilizer System 3-22, 5-41
. . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 3-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 3-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light 5-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Case of Emergency 6-1
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator Lights Cruise set 5-43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight high-beam 5-42
. . . . . . . . . . . O/D (overdrive) OFF
5-43
. . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defroster 5-42
. . . . . . . . . .
Security 5-42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system (TCS)
OFF 5-43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting 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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Cluster 5-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Care 7-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Light 3-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Overview 1-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction, Maintenance 8-2
. . . . . . . . . .

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-7
PagePage Page
OOdometer and Trip Meter5-31
. . . . . . . . . .
Oil (see Engine)
Outside Mirrors 3-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside the United States and
Canada 9-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 6-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overloading 4-15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Maintenance 8-11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions 8-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule 8-11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PPaint Damage 7-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage caused by bird dropping,
insects, or tree sap 7-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Etching caused by acid rain or
industrial fallout 7-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paint chipping 7-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water marks 7-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake 5-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Control Mirror 3-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering 5-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering Fluid Level 8-27 . . . . . . . .
Power Windows 3-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock switch 3-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master control 3-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
One-touch power window 3-13 . . . . . . .
Passenger door 3-15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnant Women 2-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Push-Starting 6-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RRadio 5-82, 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 5-75
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Armrest Box 5-59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Child Safety Lock 3-8 . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat 2-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrest 2-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Belts 2-20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Window Defroster 5-49
. . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light 5-42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror (Day/Night) 3-35 . . . . . .
Remote Trunk Lid Release 3-16
. . . . . . . . .
Repairing Damage to the Finish 7-9 . . . . . .
Replacing
Bulb (Front, Interior) 8-48
. . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb (Rear) 8-49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight bulb 8-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire 8-43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 8-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper blade 8-36
. . . . . . . . .