2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 windshield

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

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda4-16

040-1A1E
Vehicle Information LabelsVehicle Identification Number
J94A3001The vehicle identification number
legally identifies your vehicle. The
number is on a plate attached to the
left top side of the dashboard. This
plate can easily be seen through the
windshield.
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Label
J94A3002
Vehicle Emission Control
Information LabelJ94A3003

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
055-1IE
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
055-2CE
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
055-3EE
J94A4034One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the
lever up to MIST.
055-7A1E
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.
055-9AE
J94A4035 Windshield Washer
055-5HE
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.
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
5-63
Selecting the airflow mode
Use
When you want air
to the face.
When you want air
to the face and the
floor.
When you want air
mainly to the floor.
When you want air
to the floor and
defrost the
windshield.
When you want to
defrost the
windshield.
ModeAirflow
J94AAC04
J94AAC05
J94S5122
J94S5123
J94AAC08

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Driving Your Mazda5-68
WARNING
!
The Recirculated Air Position:Using the recirculated air position
in cold weather will cause the
glass to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Do not use the
recirculated air position in cold
weather.
NOTE•Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and the air inlet in the
cowling grille to improve
heater and defroster efficiency
and to reduce the probability of
fogging on the inside of the
windshield.
• When using the and the
mode, select the outside
air position (indicator light off)
for maximum defogging of the
front windshield.
J94AAC17 Mode selector switch
Press the mode selector switch to
select airflow mode. (page 5-63)