2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 engine overheat

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda
4-11

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 Rocking the Vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from snow, sand, or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and...
(Automatic transaxle)
Slowly move the shift lever back and
forth from D to R.
(Manual transaxle)
Slowly move the shift lever back and
forth from 1 to R.
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WARNING
!
Spinning the Wheels:When the vehicle is stuck,
spinning the wheels at high speed
could be dangerous. The
spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries. Don’ t spin the wheels at
more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and
don’ t allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Too much rocking may cause
engine overheating, transaxle
failure, and tire damage.

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Driving Your Mazda5-121 (Low)
Use the 1 position for maximum
power in hard-pulling situations, or for
climbing and descending very steep
grades. Do not exceed 63 km/h (39
mph)
*1 or 60 km/h (38 mph)
*2 in the 1
position.
*1
2.0-liter engine
*2
2.5-liter engine

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 Driving Tips
 Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades,
depress the accelerator fully. The
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
 Climbing steep grades from a
stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to D or 1 depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release all brakes while gradually accelerating.
 Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to 2 or 1, depending on load weight
and grade steepness. Descend slowly,
using the brakes only occasionally to
prevent them from overheating.

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Driving Your Mazda
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Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.NOTE•Only the trip meters record
tenths of kilometers (miles).
• The trip record will be erased
when;
•The power supply is
interrupted (blown fuse or
the battery is disconnected).
• The vehicle is driven over
999.9 km (miles).
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J94S5004
Normal range
Water Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of
the engine coolant.
If the needle exceeds normal range
toward H, it indicates overheating.
CAUTION
!
Driving with an overheated engine
can cause serious engine damage
(page 6-2).

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Driving Your Mazda5-383. If it’s OK, the charging system has
a problem. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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CAUTION
!
Don’ t drive with a loose or broken
alternator belt. The engine could
overheat because this belt also
drives the water pump.

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 Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light indicates low
engine oil pressure.
If the light comes on while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-17). If it’ s
low, add oil. 3. Check the light.
If the light remains on even after
you add oil, have your vehicle
towed to the nearest service station
or to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Don’ t run the engine if oil pressure
is low. It could result in extensive
engine damage.

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Driving Your Mazda5-72NOTEWhen maximum cooling is
desired, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme cold position
and set the air intake selector
switch to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan control
dial to position 4.
If warmer air is desired at floor level,
set the mode selector switch at the
position and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
CAUTION
!
When using the air conditioner
while driving up long hills or in
heavy traffic, closely monitor the
temperature gauge.
The air conditioner may cause
engine overheating. If the gauge
indicates overheating, turn the air
conditioner off. (Refer to
Overheating on page 6-2.)

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
In Case of EmergencyBecause an emergency can occur anytime, we strongly urge you to become familiar with this section of your
manual. It provides helpful information on what to do if the engine overheats, if you have a flat tire, and if the
battery is discharged.
You will also find out what to do if you confront a problem in the electrical system; and, there’s some guidance
on the correct way to tow your Mazda.Hazard Warning Flasher 6- 2Overheating 6- 2
Emergency Starting 6- 4 Fuses 6- 8
Towing 6-16
Flat Tire 6-19
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In Case of Emergency6-2
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Hazard Warning Flasher
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The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic
hazard and that they must take
extreme caution when near it.
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on or
near a roadway.Depress the hazard warning switch
and all four turn signals will flash at
once.
NOTE•
The turn signals don’t work
when the hazard warning lights
are on.
• Check local regulations about
the use of hazard warning lights
while the vehicle is being
towed. They may forbid it.

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OverheatingIf the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience power
loss, or if you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.
If this happens:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road
and park off the right-of-way.
2. Set an automatic transaxle in P, a manual transaxle in neutral. Apply
the parking brake.
3. Turn off the air conditioner.

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In Case of Emergency
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WARNING
!
Steam from Overheated Engine:Steam from an overheated engine
is dangerous. The escaping steam
could seriously burn you. Open
the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine.4. Check whether coolant or steam isescaping from the hood or from the
engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment, don’ t go near the
front of the vehicle. Stop the
engine. Then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position without
starting the engine. The radiator cooling fans will start to cool the
engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping, open the hood and idle
the engine until it cools. If this
doesn’
t lower the temperature, stop
the engine and let it cool.
5. Check the coolant level. If it’ s low, look for leaks in the
radiator hoses and connections,
heater hoses and connections,
radiator, and water pump.
If you find a leak or other damage,
or if coolant is still leaking, stop the
engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine
is cool, and no leaks are obvious,
carefully add coolant as required
(page 8-21).