2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 spare tire

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-40•Keep terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle will not be used for
an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.


083-33A4E
Tires
For reasons of proper performance,
safety, and better fuel economy,
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within the
recommended load limits and weight
distribution.
WARNING
!
Using Different Tire Types:Driving your vehicle with
different types of tires is
dangerous. It could cause poor
handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control. Except
when using the temporary spare
tire, use only the same type tires
(radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on
all four wheels.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-41
WARNING
!
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:Using any other tire size than
what is specified for your Mazda
(page 10-6) is dangerous. It could
seriously affect ride, handling,
ground clearance, tire clearance,
and speedometer calibration. This
could cause you to have an
accident. Use only tires that are
the correct size specified for your
Mazda.
J94A3005_7GrTire inflation pressure
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended
pressures for the best ride, top
handling, and minimum tire wear. Refer to the specification charts (page
10-6).

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-42NOTE•Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don’ t
release air from warm tires to
adjust the pressure.
• Underinflation can cause
reduced fuel economy and poor
sealing of the tire bead, which
will deform the wheel and
cause separation of tire from
rim.
• Overinflation can produce a
harsh ride and a greater
possibility of damage from road
hazards.
(Continued)
•Keep your tire pressure at the
correct levels. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it
inspected.
WARNING
!
Incorrect Tire Inflation:Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse
handling or unexpected tire
failure could result in a serious
accident. Always inflate the tires
to the correct pressure (page
10-6).
083-34A2E
J94A7027_a (J18T7031)
Front
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire) in rotation.
 Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 6,000 km (3,750 miles), or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, inspect them for
correct balance.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-44
083-39AE
 Temporary spare tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at
least monthly to make sure it’ s
properly inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short
distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which
should be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (60
psi).
CAUTION
!
• Don’ t use your temporary spare
tire rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage
both tire and rim.
• The temporary spare tire has a
tread life of up to 4,800 km
(3,000 miles), depending on
road conditions and driving
habits.
• When the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the
tire with the same type of
temporary spare.
Q083-40A2E
Replacing a wheel
When replacing a wheel, make sure
the new one is the same as the original
factory wheel in diameter, rim width,
and offset.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-8
PagePage Page
Reporting Safety Defects 9-14
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-9
PagePage Page
Limitations to side air bag
activation 2-49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 2-53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-activation of front air bags 2-47 . . .
Non-activation of side air bags 2-50 . . . .
Side air bag activation 2-48
. . . . . . . . . .
System description 2-38
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light 5-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTachometer 5-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temporary Spare Tire 8-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent System 3-26
. . . . . . . . . . .
How to arm the system 3-27
. . . . . . . . . .
Modification and Add-On
Equipment 3-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 3-26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security indicator light 5-42
. . . . . . . . . .
Theft-deterrent labels 3-29
. . . . . . . . . . .
To stop the warning alarm 3-29 . . . . . . . To turn off an armed system 3-28
. . . . . .
Tilt Steering 3-32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 4-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Quality Grading 9-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire, Flat 6-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire, Spare 6-27, 8-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 8-40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation pressure 8-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 8-43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation 8-42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tires 4-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 6-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System (TCS) 5-16 . . . . .
Indicators 5-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCS OFF switch 5-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System (TCS) OFF
Indicator Light 5-43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light 5-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer Towing 4-15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Ranges, Automatic 5-10 . . . . . . Transaxle, Automatic
5-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle, Manual 5-7
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Transmission (see Transaxle)
Trip meter 5-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Lid 3-15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key-operated trunk lid release 3-15 . . . .
Remote trunk lid release 3-16
. . . . . . . . .
Trunk security 3-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Light 3-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk release handle 3-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn and Lane-Change Signals 5-46 . . . . .
Turn Signal 5-46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UUnderbody Maintenance 7-10
. . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) 9-12
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Temperature–A, B, C 9-12
. . . . . . . . . . .
Traction–AA, A, B, C 9-12
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Tread wear 9-12
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