2002 MAZDA MODEL 626 key

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Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Starting and Driving





Ignition Switch Positions
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. Only in this position can the
key be removed.
Manual transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key in at the
ACC position. Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, keep the shift lever in P.
Ignition Switch
ON(II)
ACC(I)
LOCK(0) Push the key
Removing the Key:It
’s dangerous to remove the key from
the ignition switch while the vehicle is
moving. Removing the key allows the
steering wheel to lock. You will lose
steering control and a serious
accident could occur.
Remove the key only when the vehicle
is parked.
Not Setting the Parking Brake:
Leaving the driver ’s seat without
setting the parking brake is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur if the parking
brake is not set. This could cause an
accident. Before leaving the driver ’s
seat, always set the parking brake and
make sure the shift lever is in P with
an automatic transaxle or in 1 or R
with a manual transaxle.
ON(II)
ACC(I)
LOCK(0) Shift lever
engaged in P
(park)
WARNING
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Starting and Driving
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ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel unlocks and some
electrical accessories will operate.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
(except brakes)should be inspected before
the engine is started (page 5-23).
START
The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key; then
it returns to the ON position. The brake
warning light can be checked after the
engine is started (page 5-23).





Ignition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position, a beep will sound when
any door is opened. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. (Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and shift into neutral.
Keep the pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
NOTE
If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the
steering wheel from side to side.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not pushed down all the
way.
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Starting and Driving
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position. From a
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift
through a 4-gear sequence.
2 (Second)
The 2 position is helpful when driving in
heavy, slow-moving traffic and climbing
hills, for engine braking assist when going
down hills, or for starting on slick
surfaces and other situations where gentle
acceleration may be necessary.
Do not exceed the following speeds in the
2 position.
1 (Low)
Use the 1 position for maximum power in
hard-pulling situations, or for climbing
and descending very steep grades.
Do not exceed the following speeds in the
1 position.





Shift-Lock System
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift-lock, which prevents shifting
out of P unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Push and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the shift lever.
Shifting from N or P:It ’s dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine is
running faster than idle. If this is
done, the vehicle could move
suddenly, causing an accident or
serious injury. If the engine is
running faster than idle, don ’t shift
from N or P into a driving gear.
2.0-liter engine 116 km/h (72 mph)
2.5-liter engine 104 km/h (65 mph)
2.0-liter engine 63 km/h (39 mph)
2.5-liter engine 60 km/h (38 mph)
WARNING
NOTE
• When the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position, the transaxle
cannot be shifted from P.
• To be sure the vehicle is in park, the
ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in P.
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Immobilizer System Warning/
Security Indicator Light
Immobilizer system warning light
When the key is in the ignition switch,
this light serves as the immobilizer system
warning light.
If the immobilizer system is working
properly, the light will come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or
START position. The light will go out
when confirmation by the immobilizer
system is completed.
If the light flashes rapidly, fails to come
on, or comes on and stays on, it indicates
a system malfunction. If any of these
occur, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
Security indicator light
When there is no key in the ignition
switch, and the theft-deterrent system has
been armed, the light will flash once every
3 seconds. This indicates that the system
is working properly.





Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:
• The high-beam headlights are on.
• The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.





Rear Window Defroster
Indicator Light
This light comes on when the rear
window defroster is on.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Ignition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position, a beep will sound when
any door is opened.





Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when any door is opened.
Beeps
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Switches and Controls





Headlights
To turn on the lights, turn the knob on the
end of the control lever.





Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when any door is opened.





Headlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beams.
Pull it back for low.





Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch need
not be on, and the lever will return to the
normal position when released.
Lighting Control
Lever Position OFF
Headlights Off Off OnTaillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights Off On On
NOTE
•
If the light switch is left on, the
lights will automatically switch off
30 seconds after turning the ignition
switch to the LOCK position or
removing the key.
The lights will automatically switch
back on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC or ON position.
• To prevent discharging the battery,
don ’t leave the lights on while the
engine is off.
Low beams High beams
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Interior Comfort
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Interior Equipment





Overhead light






Illuminated Entry System
When the switch is in the DOOR position,
the interior light comes on for:
• about 30 seconds after the driver ’s door
is unlocked by the transmitter or the
door lock switch and the ignition key is
removed.
• about 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
• about 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition.
The light also goes out when:
• the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
• the door is lockedby the transmitter or
the door lock switch .





Map Lights
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
Interior Lights
OFF Light off
DOOR Light on when any
door is open
ON Light on
OFFDOOR
ON
NOTE
If any door is left opened, the light
goes out after about 5 minutes.
Map light
Map light
With sunroof
Map light
Without sunroof
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Without sunroof
To open, unlatch the release catch.





Storage Pocket
To open, push the release catch down and
pull the lid downward.





Center Pocket
To open, push the release catch down and
pull the lid downward.





Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
The door has a lock, insert the primary
key and turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.
Release catch
Unlock
Lock
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