2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 wash

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-49
Pull the lever toward you and hold it
to spray washer fluid. In the OFF or
INT position, the wipers will be
activated until the lever is released.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-33). If it’ s OK,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
055-6BE
WARNING
!
Frozen Washer Fluid:Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures could be
dangerous. The washer fluid
could freeze on the windshield
and block your vision. You could
have an accident. Don’ t use the
washer without first warming the
windshield.

057-1F1E
Rear Window Defroster
J94A4036
The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and
thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-123
•The CD player/changer ejects the
CD if the CD is inserted upside
down. Also dirty and/or defective
CDs may be ejected.
• 8 cm (3 in) CDs and CD
accessories (e.g. 8 cm disc adapter)
cannot be used in the CD
player/changer.
• Do not insert cleaning discs in the
CD player/changer.
• Do not insert any disc with a
peel-off or seal on it.
AntennaThe rear window antennas receive
both AM and FM signals.
CAUTION
!
When washing the inside rear
window, use a soft cloth dampened
in luke warm water, gently wiping
the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products
could damage the antenna.

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34 617
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512 22
23
24
*Some models.
In Case of Emergency6-14
\b Fuse panel (driver’s side)DESCRIPTION
FUSE
RATING
PROTECTED COMPONENT
1
AUDIO
15A
Audio system*
2
ROOM
15A
Interior lights, Trunk light
3
S. ROOF
15A
Sunroof*
4
METER
10A
Gauges, Back-up lights
5
D. LOCK
30A
Power door lock*
6
HAZARD
15A
Hazard warning lights
7
A/B&ABS
10A
Air bag system, Antilock brake system*
8
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—
—
9
A/C
10A
Air conditioner*
10
—
—
—
11
TURN
10A
Turn signals
12
WIPER
20A
Windshield wipers and washer

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In Case of Emergency6-28
076-33AE
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following:
• Don’ t exceed 80 km (50 mph).
• Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, don’ t drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire’ s
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire’ s; so the
ground clearance is reduced
about 25 mm (1 in).
• Don’ t use a tire chain on this
tire because it won’ t fit
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properly.
• Don’ t use your temporary spare
on any other vehicle; it has
been designed only for your
Mazda.
• Use only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Appearance Care7-2
078-12AE
How to Minimize
Environmental Paint DamageThe paintwork on your Mazda
represents the latest technical
developments in composition and
methods of application.
Environmental hazards, however, can
harm the paint’s protective properties,
if proper care is not taken.
Here are some examples of possible
damage, with tips on how to prevent
them.
078-13A1E

Etching Caused by Acid Rain or
Industrial Fallout
 Occurrence
Industrial pollutants and vehicle
emissions drift into the air and mix
with rain or dew to form acids. These
acids can settle on a vehicle’s finish.
As the water evaporates, the acid
becomes concentrated and can damage
the finish. And the longer the acid
remains on the surface, the greater the
chance is for damage. 
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according
to the instructions in this section.
These steps should be taken
immediately after you suspect that
acid rain has settled on your vehicle’s
finish.

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Appearance Care
7-3
078-14A1E

Damage Caused by Bird
Dropping, Insects, or Tree Sap
 Occurrence
Bird dropping contain acids. If these
aren’ t removed they can eat away the
clear and color base coat of the
vehicle’ s paintwork.
When insects stick to the paint surface
and decompose, corrosive compounds
form. These can erode the clear and
color base coat of the vehicle’ s
paintwork if they are not removed. Tree sap will harden and adhere
permanently to the paint finish. If you
scratch the sap off while it is hard,
some vehicle paint could come off
with it.

Prevention
It is necessary to have your Mazda
washed and waxed to preserve its
finish according to the instructions in
this section. This should be done as
soon as possible. Bird droppings can be removed with a
soft sponge and water. If you are
traveling and these are not available, a
moistened tissue may also take care of
the problem. The cleaned area should
be waxed according to the instructions
in this section.
Insects and tree sap are best removed
with a soft sponge and water or a
commercially available chemical
cleaner.
Another method is to cover the
affected area with dampened
newspaper for one to two hours. After
removing the newspaper, rinse off the
loosened debris with water.

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Appearance Care7-4
078-15A1E

Water Marks
 Occurrence
Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can
contain harmful minerals such as salt
and lime. If moisture containing these
minerals settles on the vehicle and
evaporates, the minerals will
concentrate and harden to form white
rings. The rings can damage your
vehicle’ s finish. 
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its finish according
to the instructions in this section.
These steps should be taken
immediately after you find water
marks on your vehicle’ s finish.
078-16A1E

Paint Chipping
 Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel
thrown in the air by another vehicle’ s
tires hits your vehicle.
 How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead reduces the
chances of having your paint chipped
by flying gravel.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Appearance Care7-6
078-1AE
Exterior CareFollow all label and container
directions when using a chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warnings
and cautions.
078-2C2E

Maintaining the Finish
 Washing
To help protect the finish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least
once a month, with lukewarm or cold
water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly,
the paint surface could be scratched.
Here are some examples of how
scratching could occur. Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
•
The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
• The vehicle is washed with a
rough, dry, or dirty cloth.
• The vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or
too stiff.
• Cleansers or wax containing
abrasives are used.