2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 Owners Manual

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NOTEThe cassette tape can be ejected
when the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.

Operating Tips for Cassette Tape
player
 Cleaning the cassette tape player
The tape head, capstans, and pinch
rollers will gather oxide residue from
cassette tapes. This can cause weak or
wavering sounds and damage to the
cassette tapes and player. Use a good
quality head-cleaning tape or a liquid
cleaner cassette tape to remove it.
Should the unit not operate normally,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Never attempt to repair it or insert a
screwdriver or anything else. 
Handing the cassette tape player
The following precautions should be
observed.

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Driving Your Mazda5-102J54A01•Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system. J54A02
•
Do not insert any objects, other
than cassette tape, into the slot. J18Y4176_AD
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If the cassette tape is loose, it may
produce poor sound or performance
during playback. Use a pencil or
something similar to remove any
slack.

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•Only cassette tapes that play no
longer than 90 minutes should be
used. Cassette tape exceeding 90
minutes are thin and may easily
break.
• Do not leave a cassette tape in the
tape player slot when not in use.
Remove it completely to permit the
slot door to close and to protect the
mechanism from dust.
• Store cassette tape away from
extreme heat, magnetic fields, and
direct sunlight. Protect the exposed
cassette tape from dirt and damage.
Store cassette tapes in their original
cases or other protective cases. •
Insert only cassette tapes into the
slot. If objects other than cassette
tapes are inserted, they may damage
the player.

Operating the Mini Disc (MD)
Player*
To operate the MD player, turn the
ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position.
 Inserting the MD
Insert the MD, label-side up with the
arrow pointed to the slot. The
auto-loading mechanism will set the
MD and begin play. There will be a
short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on
the MD.

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Press the MD play button to start
playing when a MD is in the unit.
76Y032-014 Repeat play
This feature makes it possible to listen
to a selection repeatedly.
Press the repeat button during play.
The current selection will be repeated
(“RPT” will be displayed). Press the repeat button once again to
cancel repeat play.

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76Y032-015Random play
This feature allows the MD player to
randomly select the order of the songs.
Press the random button during play.
The next selection will be randomly
selected (“RDM” will be displayed). Press the random button once again to
cancel random play.
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Music scan
This feature helps to find a program by
playing about the first 10 seconds of
each track.
Press the scan button during play to
start scan play operation (the track
number will flash).

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Driving Your Mazda5-106Press the scan button once again to
cancel scan play.NOTEIf the unit is left in scan, normal
play will resume where scan was
selected.
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Track upTrack down
 Track search
Press the track up button once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
track.
Press the track down button once to
skip back to the beginning of the
current track.
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Reverse Fast forward
 Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button
to advance through a track at high
speed.
Press and hold the reverse button to
reverse through a track at high speed.

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76Y032-005
 Stopping
Press the power/volume knob to stop
MD play.
76Y032-032 Changing the MD display
To change the MD display during MD
play, press and hold the display button
for about half a second to advance
through each of the following
displays:
Song title Disc title No displayNOTEIf there is no song or disc title
recorded on the MD, “NO TITLE”
will be displayed.Long disc or song titles
When disc or song titles exceed 10
letters or numerals, press the display
button to display the remaining part of
the title.

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76Y032-033Ejecting the MD
Press the MD eject button to eject the
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Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If
you cannot clear the error indication,
take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.Indication
Cause
Solution
CHECKMD
MD is inserted
upside down
Insert the MD properly. If the code does not disappear, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
MD
MD is defective
Check the MD for scratches and/or soiling