2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 warning light

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-20
WARNING
!
Riding the Brakes:Driving with your foot
continuously on the brake pedal
or steadily applying the brakes for
long distances is dangerous. This
causes overheated brakes,
resulting in longer stopping
distances or even total brake
failure. This could cause loss of
vehicle control and a serious
accident. Avoid continuous
application of the brakes. Shift to
a lower gear when going down
steep hills.
WARNING
!
Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to
one side when braking could
result in a serious accident. Light
braking will indicate whether the
brakes have been affected. Dry
the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly
until brake performance is
normal.
047-2A1E
J94A4013
(J18Y4021)Brake Pad Wear Indicator
When the disc brake pads become
worn, the built-in wear indicators
contact the disc plates. This causes a
screeching noise to warn that the pads
should be replaced.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-22

Q047-4AE
J94A4015
BRAKE
 Brake System Warning Light
If the brake warning light stays on
after the parking brake is fully
released, the brake system has a
malfunction. Refer to Warning
Lights/Beeps (page 5-36).
 Q047-5A2E
 Antilock Brake System (ABS)*
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing
and reapplying that wheel’ s brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration
in the brake pedal and may hear a
chattering noise from the brake
system. This is normal when the ABS
operates. Don’ t pump the brakes,
continue to press down on the brake
pedal.

Q047-7B2E
NOTEIf the ABS warning light stays on
while you’re driving, the ABS
control unit has detected a system
malfunction. If this occurs, your
brakes will function normally as if
the vehicle had no ABS. Should
this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-23
NOTEBraking distances may be longer
on loose surfaces (snow or gravel,
for example) which usually have a
hard foundation. A vehicle with a
normal braking system may
require less distance to stop under
these conditions because the tires
will build up a wedge of surface
layer when the wheels skid.
WARNING
!
ABS:The ABS cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving,
excessive speed, tailgating
(following another vehicle too
closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road
contact because of water on the
road surface). You can still have
an accident. So don’t rely on ABS
as a substitute for safe driving.
NOTEWhen the engine is jump-started,
an unevenness of rpm occurs and
the ABS warning light comes on.
This is due to a lack of battery
capacity and doesn’ t indicate a
malfunction.
Have the battery recharged as soon
as possible.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-25

049-2F1E
CRUISE MAIN switchJ94A4017_2001
To activate the system, push the
CRUISE MAIN end of the switch.
To deactivate the system, push the
OFF end.

049-3AE
WARNING
!
Cruise Main Switch:Leaving the CRUISE MAIN
switch on when not using the
cruise control is dangerous as it
may be switched on accidently.
This could result in loss of vehicle
control. Keep the CRUISE MAIN
switch off when cruise control is
not in use.

049-12AE
J94A4018 Cruise Set Indicator Light
The cruise set indicator comes on
when a cruising speed is set.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-30050-1AEInstrument Cluster
TachometerTurn signal indicator
Speedometer
Turn signal indicator
Odometer/Trip meter selector Fuel gauge
Water temperature gauge
Warning and indicator lights
Odometer and Trip meter
J94S5002
Warning and indicator lights

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-34
051-5EE
Warning light
J94S5005Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is in the tank. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full. When the low fuel warning light
illuminates or when the needle is near
E, refuel as soon as possible.
051-7B1ERed
zone
J94A4027➀ 2.0-liter engine
➁ 2.5-liter engine
➁ ➀

Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm). Use it while selecting shift points and
to prevent lugging and overrevving
(page 5-8).
051-8AE
CAUTION
!
Don’
t run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED
ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-35


052-1AE
Dashboard Illumination
Dim
Bright
J94A4028When the parking lights or headlights
are on, rotate the thumb wheel to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
lights.
Q053-1CE
Warning Lights/Beeps
Warning Lights Inspection
Inspect the warning lights by turning
the ignition switch to the ON position
with the engine off and the parking
brake on. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer about any light that
doesn’ t come on.
If the brake system warning light is off
when the ignition switch is in the
START position, have the system
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
After starting the engine, make sure all
warning lights are off. If one stays on,
it’ s signaling for attention. The brake system warning light should
go off when the parking brake is
released.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G


Driving Your Mazda5-36

Q053-2GE
 Brake System Warning
Light
This warning has two functions.
 Parking brake warning
The light comes on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition
switch in the START or ON position.
It goes off when the brake is fully
released.
 Low brake fluid level warning
If the light stays on after the parking
brake is fully released, you may have a
brake problem. If it stays on:
1. Be sure the parking brake is fully
released.
2. Check the light. If this light is still on, drive to the
side of the road and park off the
right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push or that it may go
closer to the floor. In either case, it
will take longer to stop the vehicle.
3. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and
add fluid as required (page 8-25). 4. After adding fluid, check the light
again.
If the warning light remains on, or
if the brakes do not operate
properly, do not drive the vehicle.
Have it towed to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Even if the light goes off, have
your brake system inspected as
soon as possible.