2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 warning

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NOTEThe alarm will activate about 15
seconds after a door has been
opened. The indicator light flashes
rapidly for about 15 seconds.
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What it does:
• The horn sounds intermittently and
the hazard warning lights and
headlights flash.
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• The alarm continues for about 3
minutes, then stops. When it is triggered, the warning
lights and horn will activate. They will
shut off when:
•
The doors are unlocked with the
keyless entry system transmitter.
• The trunk lid is opened with the
key or the keyless entry system
transmitter.
• The ignition is turned to the ON
position.

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 How to Arm the System
1. Remove the ignition key.
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2. Close the hood and the trunk lid.
Then close the doors and press the
LOCK button on the keyless entry
system transmitter
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NOTELocking the doors with a key will
not arm the system.

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key into the ignition and turn it to the
ON position. If it takes longer than 15
seconds the alarm will sound.
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NOTEThe trunk lid can be opened with
the key or the keyless entry system
transmitter even when the system
is armed. The alarm will not come
on and the system will remain
armed.
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 To Stop the Warning Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
opening the trunk with the key or
pressing the UNLOCK button or the
button on the keyless entry system
transmitter. If the transmitter doesn’ t
work, put the key into the ignition and
turn it to the ON position.
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NOTEIf you have any problem with the
theft-deterrent system, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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(J18T2024) Theft-Deterrent Labels
Labels indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent
System are in the glove box.

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WARNING
!
Fuel Spray:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause
illness when ingested. Fuel spray
happens when there is pressure in
the fuel tank and the fuel cap is
removed too quickly. When
removing the fuel cap, loosen the
cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it.
WARNING
!
Fuel Vapor:Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could
be ignited by sparks or flames;
causing serious burns and
injuries. Before refueling, stop
the engine. And always keep
sparks and flames away from the
filler neck.
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CAUTION
!
Always use only a designated
Mazda fuel cap or an approved
equivalent, available at Authorized
Mazda Dealers. The wrong cap
can result in a serious malfunction
of the fuel and emission control
systems. If may also cause the
check engine light in the
instrument cluster to appear.

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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.
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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.

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Horn
To sound the horn, press the center of
the steering wheel.
Check the horn’ s operation regularly.
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MirrorsOutside Mirrors
Check the mirrors’ angles before
driving.
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WARNING
!
Convex Mirror on Passenger Side:Changing lanes without taking
into account the actual distance
of the vehicle in the convex
mirror is dangerous. You could
have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror
(passenger ’s side) is closer than it
appears. Be sure to look over your
shoulder or to check your inside
mirror before changing lanes.
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Outside mirror
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 Manual control mirror
Adjust by hand.

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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
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 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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CloseTilt up
J25A2091The rear of the sunroof can be tilted
open to provide more ventilation.
To tilt, push the rear of the tilt switch
located on the left of the overhead
console. To close, push the front of the tilt
switch.

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WARNING
!
Extending the Head orArms Through the Sunroof:Extending the head, arms, or
other parts of the body through
the sunroof is dangerous. The
head or arms could hit something
while the vehicle is moving. This
could cause death or serious
injury. Don’ t let passengers stand
up or extend anything through
the open sunroof while the vehicle
is moving.

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WARNING
!
Closing the Sunroof:A closing sunroof can be
dangerous. The hands, head, or
even neck of a person - especially
a child - could be caught in it as it
closes, causing serious injury.
Make sure the opening is clear
before closing the sunroof.
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NOTEAfter washing your Mazda or after
a rain, wipe the water off the
sunroof before operating it.

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 Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and
closed by hand when the sunroof is
closed.