2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 traction control

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
O/D
OFF
*Some models.
TCS
OFF
Driving Your Mazda
5-43

053-27AE
 O/D OFF Indicator Light
(Automatic Transaxle)
This light comes on when the
overdrive has been turned off.
CAUTION
!
If the overdrive-off indicator light
flashes, the transaxle has an
electrical problem. Continuing to
drive your Mazda in this
coondition could cause damage to
your transaxle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
053-28DE
 Cruise Set Indicator
Light*
This light comes on when a cruising
speed is set.

053-54A1E
 Traction Control System
(TCS) OFF Indicator
Light*
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. It
goes off when the engine is started.
The light also comes on when you
switch off the TCS. If the TCS has
malfunction, the TCS OFF indicator
light will come on. If it comes on
while you’re driving, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Customer Information9-12

091-1AE
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading System (UTQGS)This information relates to the tire
grading system developed by the U.S.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration for grading tires by
tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
 Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one-and-a-half times
as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm because of
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.

Traction—AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These
grades represent the tire’ s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
WARNING
!
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and
does not include acceleration
cornering (turning),
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics. Temperature—A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, represent the tire’ s
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

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
Index11-9
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature–A, B, C 9-12
. . . . . . . . . . .
Traction–AA, A, B, C 9-12
. . . . . . . . . . .
Tread wear 9-12
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-10
PagePage Page
VVanity Mirrors5-60
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Vehicle Information Labels 4-16 . . . . . . . .
WWarning Lights/Beeps
Antilock brake system (ABS) 5-40 . . . . .
Brake system 5-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging system 5-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check engine 5-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door-ajar 5-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure 5-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition key reminder 5-42 . . . . . . . . . . .
Immobilizer system 5-41 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights-on reminder 5-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel 5-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat-belt 5-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental restraint system 5-41 . . . .
Traction control system (TCS) 5-39 . . . .
Warning lights inspection 5-35 . . . . . . . .
Warranties for Your Mazda 9-9 . . . . . . . . .
Washing 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Temperature Gauge 5-33 . . . . . . . . .
Waxing 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel Replacement
8-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer 5-48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer Fluid Level 8-33 . . . . .
Windshield Wipers 5-47
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Winter Driving 4-12
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Wiper Blade, Maintaining 8-35
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Wiper Blade, Windshield 8-36
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