2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 lock

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda
5-15

045-11JE
 Shift-Lock System
For your safety, the automatic
transaxle has a shift-lock, which
prevents shifting out of P unless the
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Push and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the shift lever.
NOTE• When the ignition switch is in
the LOCK position, the
transaxle cannot be shifted
from P.
• To be sure the vehicle is in
park, the ignition key cannot
be removed unless the shift is
in P.

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*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-22

Q047-4AE
J94A4015
BRAKE
 Brake System Warning Light
If the brake warning light stays on
after the parking brake is fully
released, the brake system has a
malfunction. Refer to Warning
Lights/Beeps (page 5-36).
 Q047-5A2E
 Antilock Brake System (ABS)*
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing
and reapplying that wheel’ s brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration
in the brake pedal and may hear a
chattering noise from the brake
system. This is normal when the ABS
operates. Don’ t pump the brakes,
continue to press down on the brake
pedal.

Q047-7B2E
NOTEIf 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.

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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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Driving Your Mazda5-42If the light flashes rapidly, fails to
come on, or comes on and stays on, it
indicates a system malfunction. If any
of these occur, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Security indicator light
When there is no key in the ignition,
and the theft-deterrent system has been
armed, the light will flash once every
three seconds. This indicates that the
system is working properly.
053-18F1E
 Ignition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK
or ACC position, a beep will sound
when any door is opened.
053-19FE
 Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when any door is opened.
053-20A1E
 Headlight High-Beam
Indicator Light
This light indicates one of two things:
• The high-beam headlights are on.
• The turn-signal lever is in the
flash-to-pass position.
053-33AE
Rear Window Defroster
Indicator Light
This light comes on when the rear
window defroster is on.

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Driving Your Mazda5-44

054-1C1E
Lighting Control and Turn
Signals
Second stop
First stop
OFF
J94A4029Headlights
To turn on the lights, turn the knob on
the end of the control lever. The first stop (
) turns on the
taillights, dashboard lights, parking
lights, and license plate lights.
The second stop () turns on the
headlights, taillights, dashboard lights,
parking lights, and license plate lights.

054-16AE
If the light switch is left on, the lights
will automatically switch off after 5
seconds of turning of the ignition
switch (LOCK position) or removing
the key.
The light will automatically switch on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ACC or ON position.

054-2KE
 Lights-on reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when the any door is opened.

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Driving Your Mazda
5-49
Pull the lever toward you and hold it
to spray washer fluid. In the OFF or
INT position, the wipers will be
activated until the lever is released.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-33). If it’ s OK,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
055-6BE
WARNING
!
Frozen Washer Fluid:Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures could be
dangerous. The washer fluid
could freeze on the windshield
and block your vision. You could
have an accident. Don’ t use the
washer without first warming the
windshield.

057-1F1E
Rear Window Defroster
J94A4036
The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and
thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

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Driving Your Mazda
5-51
058-1DE
Clock
Clock
J94A4051A
The clock is built into the audio
system (page 5-87).

139-1BE
Accessory SocketTo use the accessory socket, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent requiring no greater
than 12V—10A.
CAUTION
!
To prevent accessory socket
damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following;
• Don’ t use accessories that
require more than 12V—10A.
• Don’ t use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.
• Close the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use.
• Correctly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your Mazda5-5445°J94S50171. Using a coin, turn the cap
counterclockwise (about 45° from
the closed position) and remove it.
J94S5018
Release
catch2. Open the tray by pulling the release catch.
3. Pass the plug and the cord through the hole of the tray and insert the
plug in the socket. J94S5019
45
°
Cord
4. Make sure the plug cord is running
through the cap slot, reinstall the
cap and turn it clockwise (about
45° to the opened position).