2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 Owners Manual

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If you’re unsure of how tight the
nuts should be, have them
inspected at a service station. The
specified torque is 90 to 120 N·m
(9.0 to 12.0 kgf·m, 65 to 87
ft·lbf).
WARNING
!
Loose Lug Nuts:Improperly or loosely tightened
lug nuts are dangerous. The
wheel could wobble or come off.
This could result in loss of vehicle
control and cause a serious
accident. Always securely and
correctly tighten the lug nuts.
WARNING
!
Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:Because the wheel studs and lug
nuts on your Mazda have metric
threads, using a nonmetric nut
would be dangerous. On a metric
stud, it would not secure the
wheel and would damage the
stud, which could cause the wheel
to slip off and cause an accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts
you removed or replace them with
metric nuts of the same
configuration.
WARNING
!
Incorrect Tire Air Pressure:Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an
accident. Don’t drive with any
tires that have incorrect air
pressure. When you check the
regular tire’ s air pressure, check
the spare tire, too.

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15. Temporarily store the damaged
tire. Have it repaired and replace
the spare with it as soon as
possible.
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NOTETo prevent the jack and lug wrench
from rattling, store them properly.

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 Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare
tire. It’ s lighter and smaller than a
conventional tire, is designed only for
emergency use and should be used
only for VERY short periods.
Temporary spares should NEVER be
used for long drives or extended
periods.
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WARNING
!
Driving with a Temporary SpareTire on Ice or Snow:Driving with a spare tire on the
front (driving) wheels on ice or
snow is dangerous. Handling will
be affected. You could lose control
of the vehicle and have an
accident. Put the spare tire on the
rear axle and move a regular tire
to the front.

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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 CareThis section features care, inside and out, of your Mazda...how best to keep it clean and looking\
good.
Be aware that appearance is not the only reason for cleanliness. Road grime tends to eat away at the metal, so
keeping your vehicle clean in the way Section 7 prescribes will help prevent its early deterioration and rusting.How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage 7- 2Exterior Care 7- 6Interior Care 7-12
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.

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NOTE•The paint chipping zone varies
with the speed of the vehicle.
For example, when traveling at
90 km/h (56 mph), the paint
chipping zone is 50 m (164 ft).
• In low temperatures a vehicle’ s
finish hardens. This increases
the chance of paint chipping.
• Chipped paint can lead to rust
forming on your Mazda. Before
this happens, repair the damage
by using Mazda touch-up paint
according to the instructions in
this section. Failure to repair
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the affected area could lead to
serious rusting and expensive
repairs.