2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 warning light

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-37
WARNING
!
Brake Warning Light:Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may
not work at all or that they could
completely fail at any time. If this
light remains on, have the brakes
inspected immediately. Don’t
drive with this light on.

053-4HE
 Seat Belt Warning
Light/Beep
If the driver ’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, a beep will sound for
about 6 seconds and the seat belt
warning light will remain on until the
belt is fastened.
If the system does not operate
correctly, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

053-5CE
 Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light indicates a
malfunction of the alternator or of the
charging system.
If the light comes on while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Turn off the engine. Inspect the alternator drive belt for looseness
and breakage.

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Driving Your Mazda5-383. If it’s OK, the charging system has
a problem. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
053-6AE
CAUTION
!
Don’ t drive with a loose or broken
alternator belt. The engine could
overheat because this belt also
drives the water pump.

053-7EE
 Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light indicates low
engine oil pressure.
If the light comes on while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-17). If it’ s
low, add oil. 3. Check the light.
If the light remains on even after
you add oil, have your vehicle
towed to the nearest service station
or to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Don’ t run the engine if oil pressure
is low. It could result in extensive
engine damage.

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053-55A1E
 Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light*
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
The light flashes when the system
regulates engine torque and will stay
on if the system malfunctions. If it
stays on while the system is operating,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
053-8BE
 Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning signals that the fuel tank
will soon be empty. Get fuel as soon as
possible.

053-9FE
 Check Engine Light
If this light comes on while driving,
the vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving
conditions when the light came on and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check engine light may come on
in the following cases:
•
The fuel tank level being very low
or approaching empty.
• The engine’ s electrical system has a
problem.
• The emission control system has a
problem.
• A ROOM fuse blows or is
removed.
• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.

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*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-40If the check engine light flashes
continuously, decrease your speed and
consult an Authorizd Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.

053-12CE
 Door-Ajar Warning
Light
This warning light comes on when any
door or trunk isn’ t securely closed.
Q053-15IE
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light*
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
If 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.
NOTEWhen the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm
occurs and the ABS warning light
comes on. This is due to a weak
battery, not a malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

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053-16RE
 Supplemental Restraint
System Warning Light
If the supplemental restraint system is
OK, the 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 out.
A system malfunction is indicated
when this light constantly flashes,
stays on or doesn’ t come on at all. If
one of these occur, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. The system may not work in
an accident.
WARNING
!
Self-Servicing the SupplementalRestraint System:Self-servicing or tampering with
the supplemental restraint system
is dangerous. The air bags could
accidentally activate or become
disabled. This could cause serious
injuries. Never tamper with the
supplemental restraint system and
always have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform all servicing and
repairs.

053-49BE
 Immobilizer System
Warning/Security
Indicator Light*
 Immobilizer system warning light
When the key is in the ignition, this
light serves as the immobilizer system
warning light.
If the immobilizer system is working
properly, the light will come on when
the ignition is turned to the start
position. The light will go out when
the engine starts.

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Driving Your Mazda
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062-1HE
Storage Compartments
WARNING
!
Open Storage Box:Driving with a storage box open is
dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident
or a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.
CAUTION
!
In hot weather, don’ t leave
combustible materials or objects
which will deform in extreme heat
such as lighters and glasses in the
vehicle.
J94S5015_H Eyeglass Holder
(With sunroof)
To open, push the release catch.
J94S5009(Without sunroof)
To open, unlatch the release catch.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-68
WARNING
!
The Recirculated Air Position:Using the recirculated air position
in cold weather will cause the
glass to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Do not use the
recirculated air position in cold
weather.
NOTE•Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and the air inlet in the
cowling grille to improve
heater and defroster efficiency
and to reduce the probability of
fogging on the inside of the
windshield.
• When using the and the
mode, select the outside
air position (indicator light off)
for maximum defogging of the
front windshield.
J94AAC17 Mode selector switch
Press the mode selector switch to
select airflow mode. (page 5-63)

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In Case of Emergency6-2
071-1A1E
Hazard Warning Flasher
J94A5001
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic
hazard and that they must take
extreme caution when near it.
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on or
near a roadway.Depress the hazard warning switch
and all four turn signals will flash at
once.
NOTE•
The turn signals don’t work
when the hazard warning lights
are on.
• Check local regulations about
the use of hazard warning lights
while the vehicle is being
towed. They may forbid it.

Q072-3AE
OverheatingIf the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience power
loss, or if you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.
If this happens:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road
and park off the right-of-way.
2. Set an automatic transaxle in P, a manual transaxle in neutral. Apply
the parking brake.
3. Turn off the air conditioner.