2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 washer

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
How to Use This ManualHAZARD WARNINGFLASHER
SEAT BELTS
FLOOR
FLOOR
DEFROSTING
DEFROSTING
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
WINDSHIELD
WIPER & WASHER
LIGHTER
HORN
WASHER FLUID
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

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*Some models.
Your Vehicle at a Glance1-2
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Interior Overview
Wiper and washer lever
(page 5-47)Accessory socket
(page 5-51)
Cruise main switch* (page 5-25)
J94S1005_a
(2001)Shoulder belt adjuster (page 2-18)
Seat belt (page 2-14)
Steering wheel (page 3-32)
Fuse panel (page 6-8) Cup holder (page 5-56) Rearview mirror (page 3-35)
Vanity mirror* (page 5-60)
Rear window defroster
switch (page 5-49)
Glove box (page 5-55)
Sunvisor (page 5-59)
Center console (page 5-58)
Side air bags (page 2-35) Passenger-side air bags
(page 2-35)
Driver-side air bags (page 2-35)

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Protecting Your Mazda
4-7
WARNING
!
Snow Blocking the Exhaust Gas:Running the engine when a
vehicle is stopped in deep snow is
dangerous. The exhaust pipe
could be blocked by the snow,
allowing exhaust gas to enter the
cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, anyone in the cabin
could be injured or killed. Clear
the snow from underneath and
around your vehicle before
starting the engine.
034-1AE
Before DrivingBefore Getting In
• Be sure the windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
• Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
• Look under the vehicle for any sign
of a leak.
• If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.
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NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant,
brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid,
and other fluid levels should be
inspected daily, weekly, or at
refueling, depending on the fluid.
See Maintenance, Section 8.

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Protecting Your Mazda4-12

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 Winter Driving
• Carry emergency gear, including
tire chains, window scraper, flares,
a small shovel, jumper cables, and
a small bag of sand or salt.
• Have the proper ratio of antifreeze
in the radiator (page 8-22).
• Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
• Use only cold-weather engine oil
(page 8-16).
• Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections. •
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze—but don’ t use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-33).
• Don’ t use the parking brake if it
might freeze. Instead, shift to P
with an automatic transaxle and to
1 or R with a manual. Block the
rear wheels.

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 Snow tires
Your vehicle is originally equipped
with all season radials designed to be
used all year around. In some extreme
climates you may find it necessary to
replace them with snow tires during
the winter months to further improve
traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Use snow tires on all four wheels.
Don’ t go faster than 120 km/h (75
mph). Inflate snow tires 28 kPa (0.3
kgf/cm
2, 4 psi) more than
recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver ’s door), but never more
than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.

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

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*Some models.Driving Your Mazda
5-47
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Windshield Wipers and
Washer
OFFINT 1
2
J94A4033 Windshield Wipers
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position. Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT — Intermittent
1 — Normal
2 — Fast
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OFF
J94A4052
INT
Variable-speed intermittent
wipers*
Set the lever at INT and choose the
interval timing by rotating the ring.

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Driving Your Mazda5-48
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J94A4034One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever up to MIST.
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NOTEBecause heavy ice and snow can
jam the wiper blades, the wiper
motor is protected by a circuit
breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5
minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the
right-of-way. After 5 minutes, turn
on the switch and the blades
should operate normally. If they
don’ t, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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J94A4035 Windshield Washer
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The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

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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.
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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.

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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.