2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 steering wheel

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Knowing Your Mazda
3-33
022-2HE
J94A2053
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center of
the steering wheel.
Check the horn’ s operation regularly.
023-1A1E
MirrorsOutside Mirrors
Check the mirrors’ angles before
driving.
 023-2C1E
WARNING
!
Convex Mirror on Passenger Side:Changing lanes without taking
into account the actual distance
of the vehicle in the convex
mirror is dangerous. You could
have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror
(passenger ’s side) is closer than it
appears. Be sure to look over your
shoulder or to check your inside
mirror before changing lanes.
023-3FE
Outside mirror
J94A2054
 Manual control mirror
Adjust by hand.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda
4-9
036-1AE
Money-Saving SuggestionsHow you operate your Mazda
determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to
help save money on fuel and repairs.
•Avoid long warm-ups. Once the
engine runs smoothly, begin
driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
maintenance schedule (page 8-3)
and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
• Use the air conditioner only when
necessary. •
Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Don’ t carry unnecessary weight.
• Don’ t rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct
alignment.
• Keep windows closed at high
speeds.
• Slow down when driving in
crosswinds and headwinds.

036-2AE
WARNING
!
Coasting:Turning off the engine to coast
down a hill can be dangerous.
This causes the loss of power
steering and power brake control.
Any loss of steering or braking
control could cause an accident.
Never turn off the engine and
coast down a hill.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda4-10

037-1CE
Special Driving Conditions Hazardous Driving
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazard:
• Be cautious and allow extra
distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and quick
steering.
• Brake with the pedal by using a
light up-down motion. Don’ t hold
the pedal down constantly.
• If you get stuck, shift to 1 or 2 and
accelerate slowly. Don’ t spin the
front wheels. •
For more traction in starting, use
sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the
front wheels.
037-3A1E
WARNING
!
Downshifting on SlipperySurfaces:Downshifting into first gear with
a manual transaxle or into low
with an automatic transaxle while
driving on slippery surfaces could
be dangerous. The sudden change
in tire speed could cause the tires
to skid. This could lead to loss of
vehicle control and an accident. If
it is necessary to downshift on
slippery surfaces, be very careful.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-2

042-1CE
Ignition Switch PositionsWithout immobilizer
system
J94A4001A
 ON
This is the normal running position
after the engine is started. The warning
lights (except brakes) should be
inspected before the engine is started
(page 5-35).
With immobilizer
system
J94S5001
 START
The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key;
then it returns to the ON position. The
brake warning light can be checked
after the engine is started (page 5-35). 
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.
 LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. Only in this position can
the key be removed.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-3
042-2DE
LOCK(0)ON(II)
ACC(I)
Push the key
J94A4003 Manual transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key in at
the ACC position.

042-3FE
J94S.J94A4004
LOCK(0) ON(II)
ACC(I)
Shift lever
engaged in P
(park)
 Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, keep the shift
lever at P.

042-4AE
NOTEIf turning the key is difficult, jiggle
the steering wheel from side to
side.

042-5BE
WARNING
!
Removing the Key:It’s dangerous to remove the key
from the ignition switch while the
vehicle is moving. Removing the
key allows the steering wheel to
lock. You will lose steering control
and a serious accident could
occur. Remove the key only when
the vehicle is parked.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-24
048-1A1E
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.
049-1A1E
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
In Case of Emergency
6-21

076-6A3E
 Changing a Flat TireNOTEIf the following occurs while
driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
•Steering becomes difficult.
• The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
• The vehicle pulls in one
direction.If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and
out of the way of traffic to change the
tire. Stopping in traffic or on the
shoulder of a busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
!
Jacking a Vehicle:Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions
for changing a tire, and never get
under a vehicle that is supported
only by a jack.

076-31AE
To change a flat tire, follow procedure
1 through 15 carefully.
Q076-7A1E
Wheel block Flat tireJ94A50161. Park on a level surface off the
right-of-way and firmly set the
parking brake.
2. Shift an automatic transaxle to P or shift a manual transaxle to R, and
turn off the engine.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-43
Also, inspect them for uneven wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by one or a combination of the
following:
•Incorrect tire pressure
• Improper wheel alignment
• Out-of-balance wheel
• Severe braking
After rotation, bring all tire pressures
to specification (page 10-6) and
inspect the lug nuts for tightness.
083-37AE
J94A7028
(J18Y7061+62)
New tread Worn tread
Tread wear indicator

Replacing a tire
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread. Replace the tire when this
happens. You may need to replace it
before the band is across the entire
tread.
083-38A1E
WARNING
!
Worn Tires:Driving with worn tires is
dangerous. Reduced braking,
steering, and traction could result
in an accident. Always use tires
that are in good condition.