2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 tow

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Driving Your Mazda
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Glove BoxUnlockLock
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To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
WARNING
!
Open Glove Box:An open glove box can be
dangerous while the vehicle is
moving. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a
sudden stop, keep the glove box
closed while the vehicle is
moving.


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The door has a lock, insert the primary
key and turn it clockwise to lock and
counterclockwise to unlock.

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Driving Your Mazda
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J18Y4142 ADStrong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are
extremely strong, so the result is noise
and sound breakup at the radio
receiver.
Station 1
88.1 MHzJ18Y4143 AD
Station 2
88.3 MHz
 Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be
some noise from this disturbance.

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In Case of EmergencyBecause an emergency can occur anytime, we strongly urge you to become familiar with this section of your
manual. It provides helpful information on what to do if the engine overheats, if you have a flat tire, and if the
battery is discharged.
You will also find out what to do if you confront a problem in the electrical system; and, there’s some guidance
on the correct way to tow your Mazda.Hazard Warning Flasher 6- 2Overheating 6- 2
Emergency Starting 6- 4 Fuses 6- 8
Towing 6-16
Flat Tire 6-19
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In Case of Emergency6-2
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Hazard Warning Flasher
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The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic
hazard and that they must take
extreme caution when near it.
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on or
near a roadway.Depress the hazard warning switch
and all four turn signals will flash at
once.
NOTE•
The turn signals don’t work
when the hazard warning lights
are on.
• Check local regulations about
the use of hazard warning lights
while the vehicle is being
towed. They may forbid it.

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OverheatingIf the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience power
loss, or if you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.
If this happens:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road
and park off the right-of-way.
2. Set an automatic transaxle in P, a manual transaxle in neutral. Apply
the parking brake.
3. Turn off the air conditioner.

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In Case of Emergency
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WARNING
!
Connecting Jumper Cable to aMoving Part:Connecting a jumper cable near
or to a moving part is dangerous.
The cable could get caught when
the engine starts and cause
serious injury. Never connect a
jumper cable to or near any part
that moves.
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Push-Starting
You can’ t start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
CAUTION
!
You shouldn’ t push-start a vehicle
that has a manual transaxle. It can
damage the emission control
system.
WARNING
!
Towing a Vehicle to Start It:Towing a vehicle to start it could
be dangerous. The vehicle being
towed could surge forward when
its engine starts, causing the two
vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured. Never tow a
vehicle to start it.

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Towing
Wheel dollies
J94S6005We recommend that towing be done
only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer
or a commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are
necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. State and local laws must be
followed.A towed vehicle usually should have
its front wheels off the ground. If
excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
When towing with the rear wheels on
the ground, release the parking brake.
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CAUTION
!
Don’
t tow the vehicle backward
with driving wheels on the ground.
This may cause internal damage to
the transaxle.

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In Case of Emergency
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CAUTION
!
Don’t tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage
your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.


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Tiedown hooks-Front
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Tiedown hooks-RearJ94S6003

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CAUTION
!
Don’t use the hook loops under the
front and rear for towing. They are
designed ONLY for tying down
the vehicle when it’ s being
transported. Using them for towing
will damage the bumper.