2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 warning

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Essential Safety Equipment
2-51

000–00?
 Constant Monitoring
The following components of the
supplement restraint systems are
monitored by a diagnostic system:
• SAS unit
• Air bag modules
• Side air bag crash sensors*
• Related wiring
A diagnostic module continuously
monitors the system’s readiness. This
begins when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ ON” position and
continues while the vehicle is being driven.
J94S2005

Supplemental restraint system
warning light
If the supplemental restraint system is
OK, the SRS warning light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or after the engine is
cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Essential Safety Equipment2-52out.
A system malfunction is indicated
when the SRS warning light constantly
flashes, stays on or doesn’t come on at
all. If any of these occur, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. The system may not work in
an accident.

000–00?
WARNING
!
Self-Servicing the SupplementalRestraint Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with
the supplemental restraint systems
is dangerous. An air bag could
accidentally activate or become
disabled. This could cause serious
injuries. Never tamper with the
supplemental restraint systems
and always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform all
servicing and repairs.

021–13AE
WARNING
!
Removing Interior Parts:Removing the front seat, front
dashboard, the steering wheel or
parts containing air bag sensors is
dangerous. These parts contain
essential air bag parts. The air
bag could accidentally activate
and cause serious injuries.
Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer remove these parts.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Essential Safety Equipment
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021–10AE
WARNING
!
Air Bag Disposal:Improper disposal of an air bag
or a vehicle with live air bags in it
can be extremely dangerous.
Unless all safety procedures are
followed, injury can result. Ask
an Authorized Mazda Dealer how
to safely dispose of an air bag or
how to scrap an air bag equipped
vehicle.

021–7JE
 Maintenance
The supplemental restraint system is
maintenance-free. But if any of the
following occurs, take your vehicle to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible:
• The supplemental restraint system
warning light flashes.
• The supplemental restraint system
warning light stays on.
• The supplemental restraint system
warning light stays off when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. •
Air bags inflate
NOTEShould you sell your Mazda, we
urge you to tell the new owner of
its supplemental restraint systems
and that familiarization with all
instructions about them, from the
Owner ’s Manual, is important.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Knowing Your Mazda3-4
WARNING
!
Keys and Children:Leaving small children in a
vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or
even killed. They could play with
power windows or other controls,
or even make the vehicle move.
Don’t leave the keys in your
vehicle with small children.
007-1A1E
Door LocksUnlock
LockJ94A2003Outside Door Lock
 Locking, unlocking, with key
Any front door can be locked or
unlocked with a key. Turn the key toward the front to
unlock, toward the back to lock.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Knowing Your Mazda3-6
007-2A1E
WARNING
!
Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving a child or an animal
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. In hot weather,
temperatures inside a vehicle can
become high enough to cause
brain damage or even death.
Always take all children and
animals with you or leave a
responsible person with them.
NOTEAlways remove the key from the
ignition switch, close all windows,
and lock all doors when leaving
your vehicle unattended. This
discourages intruders and thieves.
007-3E3E
J94A2006
Unlock Lock
Inside Door Lock
To lock any door, push the door lock
button into the door handle area.
To unlock, pull it.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Knowing Your Mazda
3-7
007-10A1E
J94A2007
To open, pull the door handle.
007-4A2E
WARNING
!
Unlocked Doors:Unlocked doors in a moving
vehicle can be dangerous.
Passengers can fall out if a door
is accidentally opened and can
more easily be thrown out in an
accident. So keep all doors locked
when driving.
 Q007-18DE
J94A2008
Unlock
Lock

Locking and unlocking with door
lock switch*
All doors lock automatically when
DOOR LOCK is pushed. They all
unlock when the unmarked part of the
door-lock switch is pushed.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Knowing Your Mazda3-8
WARNING
!
Keys and Children:Leaving small children in a
vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or
even killed. They could play with
power windows or other controls,
or even make the vehicle move.
Don’t leave the keys in your
vehicle with small children.
NOTEAlways remove the key from the
ignition switch, close all windows,
and lock all doors when leaving
your vehicle unattended. This
discourages intruders and thieves.
 007-7FE
J94A2009
Unlock
Lock
 Rear Door Child Safety Lock
This lock is intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear doors. Use it whenever a child
rides in the vehicle.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Knowing Your Mazda3-14
Q008-3AE
WARNING
!
Closing Power Windows:Closing power windows can be
dangerous. A person’s hands,
head, or even neck could be
caught by the window and result
in serious injury. This warning
applies especially to children.
Make sure the opening is clear
before closing a window.
Q008-4E2E
J94A2013
Lock
 Power Window Lock Switch
With the lock switch in the unlocked
position, all power window switches
may be used. With the lock switch in the locked
position, only the driver
’s window can
be operated.
WARNING
!
Unintentional Window Operation:Unintentional window operation
could be dangerous. A person ’s
hands, head, or neck could be
caught by the window and result
in serious injury. Unless a
passenger needs to operate a
window, keep the power window
lock switch in the locked position.