2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 power steering

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
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
. . . . . . . . .

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-8
PagePage Page
Reporting Safety Defects 9-14
. . . . . . . . . .
Rocking the Vehicle 4-11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SSafety Belt (see Seat Belt)
Safety Certification 5-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 9-14 . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Adjustment (Electrically Operated) Head restraint height 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recline 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion front height 2-6 . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion rear height 2-6 . . . . . . . . . .
Seat slide 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Adjustment (Manually Operated) Head restraint height 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recline 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slide 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat Belt 2-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnant women 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light 5-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Extender 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Publications 9-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow Tires 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Socket 5-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire 6-27, 8-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Driving Conditions 4-10 . . . . . . . .
Specification 10-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Air conditioner 10-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 10-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system 10-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 10-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light bulbs 10-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricant quality 10-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 10-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel Horn 3-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt wheel 3-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Compartments 5-57 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Pocket 5-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof Power operation of sunroof 3-36 . . . . . .
Sunshade 3-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunvisors 5-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35 . . . . .
Constant monitoring 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front air bag activation 2-45 . . . . . . . . . .
How the air bag works 2-39 . . . . . . . . . .
Limitations to front air bag
activation 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .