2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 lock

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Knowing Your Mazda3-32
015-5AE
CAUTION
!
Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check
engine light comes on when the
cap isn’ t tightened securely. If the
light remains on (even after you
have tightened the cap securely,
driven, and restarted the engine
several times), it may indicate a
different problem. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
 022-1FE
Steering WheelJ94A2052_aTilt wheel
release lever Tilt Wheel
To change the angle of the steering
wheel, stop the vehicle, pull the tilt
wheel release lever on the left side of
the steering column down, adjust the
wheel, then push the release lever up
to lock the column. After adjusting, push the wheel up and
down to be certain it’
s locked before
driving.
WARNING
!
Adjusting the Tilt Wheel:Adjusting the tilt wheel while the
vehicle is moving can be
dangerous. Moving it up and
down can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left
or right. This can lead to loss of
control or an accident. Never
adjust the tilt wheel while the
vehicle is moving.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Knowing Your Mazda3-34
023-4IE
J94A2055
Mirror adjusting switch
 Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the
ACC or ON position. To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror adjusting switch
to the left or right to choose the
mirror.
2. Depress the switch in the appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
middle position.
023-6BE
J94A4036
 Mirror defroster*
To turn on the mirror defroster, turn
the ignition on and push the rear
window defroster switch (page 5-49).

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*Some models.
Knowing Your Mazda3-36
WARNING
!
Blocked View:Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks can be dangerous. It
can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might
cause you to hit another car when
changing lanes. Don’t stack
things higher than the seatbacks.
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Sunroof*
Slide switch
Tilt switch
J25A2049
 Sunroof Operation
The sunroof can be opened or closed
only when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Close Open
J25A2090To open to any position, press the rear
of the slide switch located on the right
of the overhead console.
To close, press the front of the slide
switch.

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Knowing Your Mazda
3-39
The sunshade opens automatically
when the sunroof is opened, but must
be closed by hand.
024-6A1E
CAUTION
!
The sunshade doesn’t tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, don’ t push
up on it.

025-1AE
Interior Light
DOOR
OFF ON
J94A2060_aOFF
—Light off
DOOR —Light on when a door is
open
ON —Light on
025-2IE
NOTEWhen the switch is in the DOOR
position, the interior light comes
on for:
• about 30 seconds when the
driver ’s door is unlocked by the
transmitter or the door lock
switch and the ignition key is
removed.
• about 15 seconds after the key
is removed from the ignition.
The light also goes out when:
• the ignition is turned to the
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Knowing Your Mazda3-40
ON position.
• the door is locked by the
transmitter or the door lock
switch.
When the interior light comes on
by opening a door, it goes out
about 15 seconds after the door is
closed.
Even if the door isn’ t closed, the
light goes out after about 5
minutes.
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Map LightsWith sunroof
Map light
J94S.J25A2053Map lightThe map lights are switched on or off
by pressing the switches indicated.
Without sunroof
J94S3005
Map light
Map light

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda
4-7
WARNING
!
Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas:Running the engine when a
vehicle is stopped in deep snow is
dangerous. The exhaust pipe
could be blocked by the snow,
allowing exhaust gas to enter the
cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, anyone in the cabin
could be injured or killed. Clear
the snow from underneath and
around your vehicle before
starting the engine.
034-1AE
Before DrivingBefore Getting In
• Be sure the windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
• Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
• Look under the vehicle for any sign
of a leak.
• If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.
034-2AE
NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant,
brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid,
and other fluid levels should be
inspected daily, weekly, or at
refueling, depending on the fluid.
See Maintenance, Section 8.

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Protecting Your Mazda4-8
Q034-3BE
After Getting In
• Are all doors closed and locked?
• Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
• Is everyone’ s seat belt fastened?
• Do all the lights work?
• Check all gauges.
• Check all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. •
Release the parking brake and
make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with
your Mazda.

035-1AE
Break-In PeriodNo special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the
performance, economy, and life of
your Mazda.
• Don’ t race the engine.
• Don’ t maintain one constant speed
for long periods.
• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda4-12

Q037-7IE
 Winter Driving
• Carry emergency gear, including
tire chains, window scraper, flares,
a small shovel, jumper cables, and
a small bag of sand or salt.
• Have the proper ratio of antifreeze
in the radiator (page 8-22).
• Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
• Use only cold-weather engine oil
(page 8-16).
• Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections. •
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze—but don’ t use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-33).
• Don’ t use the parking brake if it
might freeze. Instead, shift to P
with an automatic transaxle and to
1 or R with a manual. Block the
rear wheels.

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 Snow tires
Your vehicle is originally equipped
with all season radials designed to be
used all year around. In some extreme
climates you may find it necessary to
replace them with snow tires during
the winter months to further improve
traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Use snow tires on all four wheels.
Don’ t go faster than 120 km/h (75
mph). Inflate snow tires 28 kPa (0.3
kgf/cm
2, 4 psi) more than
recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver ’s door), but never more
than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.