2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 light

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Driving Your Mazda
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054-4AE
High beams
Low beams
J94A4030 Headlight high-low beam
Push the lever forward for high beams.
Pull it back for low.
The high-beam indicator light on the
dashboard is blue.
054-5AE
J94A4031 Flashing the headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
fully toward you. The headlight switch
need not be on, and the lever will
return to the normal position when
released. The high-beam indicator light on the
dashboard is blue.

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Driving Your Mazda5-46
054-6AE
Right turn
Right lane
change
OFF
Left lane
change Left turn
J94A4032Turn and Lane-Change Signals
 Turn signal
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel
after the turn is completed. Green indicators on the dashboard
show which signal is working.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever
to its original position.

Lane-change signals
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change—until the
indicator flashes—and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
NOTEIf an indicator light stays on
without flashing or if it flashes
abnormally, the turn-signal bulb
may be burned out.

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Driving Your Mazda5-50Push the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster; the indicator light
will come on.
Push the switch again to turn it off.
CAUTION
!
Don’t use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.

057-2B1E
NOTE• When the switch is turned on,
the defroster comes on for
about 15 minutes. Then the
defroster cycles — 3 minutes
off, 2 minutes on — for as long
as the switch remains on. The
indicator light stays on
constantly.
• The rear defroster shuts off
when the ignition switch is
turned off.
NOTEThis defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, brush it off before using
the defroster.

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Driving Your Mazda5-52NOTETo prevent discharging the battery,
don’t use the socket for long
periods with the engine off or
idling.
J94S5020
 Front Accessory Socket
The front accessory socket is in the
center panel. The front accessory socket can be used
for a lighter.
If a lighter is needed, one can be
purchased from your Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
After you have used the socket for
other plug-in accessories, the socket
may become unsuitable for the lighter.
Before using the lighter, have the
socket checked by your Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

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CAUTION
!
•If you use a lighter, overheating
may occur when the lighter
doesn’ t pop out within 30
seconds.
• Don’ t use a lighter in the rear
accessory socket.
J94S5006 Rear Accessory Socket
The rear accessory socket is in the
center console box.
Cap slot, closedJ94S5016Cap slot, openedWhen placing an electrical device (e.g.
cellular phone) in the tray which is
connected with the rear accessory
socket, pass the plug cord through the
slot in the cap.

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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.

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*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-60

Q067-1GE
Vanity Mirrors*Type A
Vanity mirrorJ94S5024
Cover
(Type A)
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor and pull the mirror cover up.

Q067-1GE
Cover
Type B
J94S5025
Vanity mirror
(Type B)
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor and pull the mirror cover up.
The vanity mirror light will come on
when you pull the cover up.
Climate Control System
Operating Tips
 Operating the climate control
system
Operate the climate control system
with the engine running.
 Foggy windows
The windows may fog up easily in
humid weather. Use the climate
control system to defrost the windows.

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Outside/Recirculated air position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air
position can be used temporarily when
driving on dusty roads or for quick
cooling of the interior.
 Parking in direct sunlight
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the climate control system. 
Not using for a long period
Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal parts
lubricated.
 Check the refrigerant before
weather gets hot
Have the air conditioner checked
before weather gets hot. Lack of
refrigerant may make the air
conditioner less efficient. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for
refrigerant inspection.