2002 MAZDA MODEL 626 mirror

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control system
Glove box
Shift lever
Parking brake
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher switch
Power window lock switch Lighting control / Turn signals Instrument cluster
Power window switches
Driver-side air bagWiper and washer lever
Ignition switch
Center console
Outside mirror switch
Cup holder
(page 2-25)
(page 5-19)
(page 5-32)
(page 3-7)
(page 3-8)
(page 3-9)
(page 3-21)
(page 5-2) (page 5-5)
(page 6-40) (page 6-43) (page 6-42) (page 2-25) (page 5-9)
(page 6-11) (page 6-2)
(page 5-34) (page 5-36)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Interior Overview
Vanity mirror
Rearview mirror
Seat belts
Interior lightSunvisors
Front seatsSide air bags
(page 6-44)
(page 2-9)
(page 2-25)
(page 2-2)
(page 6-44) (page 3-22) (page 6-37)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Exterior Overview
Doors and keys
Outside mirrors
Headlights Fuel-filler lid
Child safety lock
Tires
Windshield wiper blades
Hood
Front-turn signal lights / Parking lights
Rear-turn signal lights
Brake lights / TaillightsPower windows
Rear window defroster
Trunk lid
High-mount brake lightLicense plate lights
Reverse lights
(page 3-14)
(page 3-5)
(page 8-22)
(page 3-9)
(page 8-30) (page 8-32) (page 3-21) (page 8-25)(page 3-2) (page 3-7)
(page 8-33) (page 8-33)
(page 8-33) (page 8-33) (page 3-10) (page 8-33) (page 5-35)
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks .......................................................................... 3- 2
Keys ......................................................................................... 3- 2
Door Locks .............................................................................. 3- 3
Keyless Entry System .............................................................. 3- 5
Power Windows ....................................................................... 3- 7
Hood ........................................................................................ 3- 9
Trunk Lid ................................................................................. 3-10
Trunk Release Handle ............................................................. 3-12
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-14
Sunroof .................................................................................... 3-15
Security System ........................................................................... 3-17
Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-17
Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................... 3-19
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-21
Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-21
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-21
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Steering Wheel and Mirrors





Tilt Steering Wheel
To change the angle of the steering wheel,
stop the vehicle, pull the tilt wheel release
lever on the left side of the steering
column down, adjust the wheel, then push
the release lever up to lock the column.
After adjusting, push the wheel up and
down to be certain it ’s locked before
driving.





Outside Mirrors
Check the mirrors ’ angles before driving.
Manual control mirror
Adjust by hand.
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
To a d j u s t :
1. Rotate the mirror adjusting switch to the left or right to choose the mirror.
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel:Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control
or an accident. Never adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING
Tilt wheel
release lever
Mirrors
Convex Mirror (Passenger Side) :Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears. Be
sure to look over your shoulder or to
check your inside mirror before
changing lanes.
WARNING
Outside mirror
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Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
2. Depress the switch in the appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
middle position.
Mirror defroster
To turn on the mirror defroster, turn the
ignition on and push the rear window
defroster switch (page 5-35).





Rearview Mirror (With Day/
Night Function)
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window. Do this with the day/night lever
in the day position. Push the lever forward for day driving.
Pull it back to reduce glare from
headlights.
Mirror adjusting switch
Blocked View:Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes. Don
’t stack
things higher than the seatbacks.
Night Day/Night lever
Day
WARNING
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Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
NOTE
If your forward view is obstructed by
the mirror or the sunvisor hits the
mirror, adjust the mirror stay to the
center-horizontal position.
View from above
Side viewStay
Stay
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Before Starting the Engine
•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. •
Are all doors closed and locked?
• Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
• Is everyone ’s seat belt fastened?
• Do all the lights work?
• Check all gauges.
• Check all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
• Release the parking brake and make
sure the parking brake warning light
goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your
Mazda.
Before Getting In
NOTE
Engine 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.
After Getting In
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