2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 climate control

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
1-3
004-3AE
Dashboard Overview
Hazard warning flasher switch (page 6-2)
Vent (page 5-62) Side vent (page 5-62)
J94S1002
Instrument cluster (page 5-30)
Cruise control switch* (page 5-26)Audio system* (page 5-75)
Shift lever (page 5-7, 5-9)
Parking brake handle (page 5-21)
Dashboard illumination
control (page 5-35)
Hood release handle (page 3-20)
Outside mirror switch*
(page 3-34) Light control/
Turn signal lever
(page 5-44)
Climate control system (page 5-60)

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Driving Your MazdaOperating your vehicle requires a good understanding of the many controls you must know and use. Section 5
describes all this in step-by-step information from use of the ignition switch to cruise control and braking.
Also highlighted are the gearshift and shifting modes, power steering, instruments and gaug\
es, warnings and
indicators, windshield wipers, and interior features. You’ll find complete details about the advanced audio
system too.Ignition Switch Positions 5- 2Starting the Engine 5- 4
Manual Transaxle Operation 5- 7 Automatic Transaxle 5- 9
Traction Control System (TCS) 5- 16 Brake System 5- 19
Power Steering 5- 24 Cruise Control 5- 24
Instrument Cluster 5- 30 Gauges 5- 31
Dashboard Illumination 5- 35 Warning Lights/Beeps 5- 35
Lighting Control and Turn Signals 5- 44 Windshield Wipers and Washer 5- 47 Rear Window Defroster 5- 49 Clock 5- 51
Accessory Socket 5- 51 Glove Box 5- 55
Cup Holders 5- 56
Storage Compartments 5- 57 Sunvisors 5- 59
Vanity Mirrors 5- 60
Climate Control System 5- 60
Radio Reception 5- 75
Safety Certification 5- 80
AM/FM Radio with Compact Disc Player 5- 82 AM/FM Radio with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player/Changer (In-Dash CD Changer) 5- 83 Antenna 5-123
5
5-1

Q041-1B1E

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Driving Your Mazda5-60

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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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Driving Your Mazda
5-61
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.

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Customer Information9-12

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Uniform Tire Quality
Grading System (UTQGS)This information relates to the tire
grading system developed by the U.S.
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration for grading tires by
tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
 Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one-and-a-half times
as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm because of
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.

Traction—AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These
grades represent the tire’ s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
WARNING
!
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and
does not include acceleration
cornering (turning),
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics. Temperature—A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, represent the tire’ s
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

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Index11-3
PagePage Page
CCapacities10-5
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Cassette Tape Player 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic Converter
(see Emission Control System)
Center Console Box 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Pocket 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 4-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 6-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Coolant 8-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Oil 8-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Warning Light 5-37 . . . .
Check Engine Light 5-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking
Automatic transaxle fluid level 8-29 . . . .
Brake/clutch fluid level 8-25
. . . . . . . . .
Coolant level 8-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil level 8-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid level 8-27 . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid level 8-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Restraint
2-26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint precautions 2-26 . . . . . . .
Child-restraint systems 2-28
. . . . . . . . . .
Installing child-restraint systems 2-29 . .
Child Safety Lock for Rear Door 3-8 . . . . .
Cleaning Dashboard 7-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap/shoulder belt webbing 7-13 . . . . . . .
Upholstery and interior trim 7-12 . . . . . .
Window interiors 7-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control System 5-60
. . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 5-51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Changer 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player 5-82, 5-83
. . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine
Adding 8-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing 8-22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting 8-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Lights 3-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 5-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup Holders 5-56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Assistance
9-2, 9-5
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Customer Information 9-1
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DDashboard Illumination 5-35
. . . . . . . . . . .
Dashboard Overview 1-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dashboard Precautions 7-12
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Day/Night Mirror 3-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defroster Outside mirrors 3-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window 5-49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 3-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside door lock 3-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside door lock 3-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-40
. . . . . . . . . .
Doors 1-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Hazardous driving 4-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
In flooded areas 4-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking the vehicle 4-11
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