2002 MAZDA MODEL 626 engine

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil
change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not
require periodic changing.
The level must be kept between the HIGH
and LOW marks.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.
1. Park on a level surface, well off the
right-of-way, and set the parking brake
firmly.
2. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool. 3. Remove the filler cap and attached
dipstick.
4. Wipe them clean and put them back.
5. Remove again and inspect the level.
6. It must be between HIGH and LOW. Add fluid if necessary.
Don ’t overfill.
If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Power Steering Fluid
To avoid damage to the power steering
pump, don’ t operate the vehicle for
long periods when the power steering
fluid level is low.
NOTE
Use specified power steering fluid
(page 10-4).
CAUTION
High
Low OK
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Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Inspecting Automatic transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.
The volume of fluid changes with the
temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle
without driving at normal operating
temperature.
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Idle the engine about two minutes. Push down on the brake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever through all ranges and set it at P. 4. With the engine still idling, pull out the
dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.
5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
2.0-liter engine
Scale A
When the engine has been running and the
fluid is at normal operating temperature,
about 65 °C (150 °F) to 77 °C (170 °F), the
level must be within the crosshatched area
on the dipstick.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(ATF)
• Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle
malfunction.
• Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A
nonspecified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.
CAUTION
Sudden Vehicle Movement:Shifting the shift lever without first
depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could move
suddenly and cause an accident.
Make sure the brake pedal is applied
before shifting the shift lever.
WARNING
A
B
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Scale B
When the engine has not been running,
and the outside temperature is above 10°C
(50 °F), the level should be between the
bottom hole on the dipstick and the
bottom of the crosshatched area on the
dipstick.
Fully insert the dipstick. When adding
fluid, make sure the fluid level doesn ’t
pass the crosshatched area on the dipstick. 2.5-liter engine
Fluid hot scale A
When the vehicle has been driven and the
fluid is at normal operating temperature,
about 65
°C (150 °F), the level must be
between Full and Low.
Fluid cold scale B
When the engine has not been running
and the outside temperature is about 20 °C
(70 °F), the level must be between Full and
Low.
•
Use scale B only as a reference.
• If outside temperature is lower than
about 10 °C (50 °F), start the engine
and inspect the fluid level after the
engine reaches operating
temperature.
• If the vehicle has been driven for an
extended period at high speeds or in
city traffic in hot weather, inspect
the level only after stopping the
engine and allowing the fluid to
cool for 30 minutes.
NOTE
Inspect both sides of the dipstick for
accurate reading.
CAUTION
•Use the cold scale only as a
reference.
• If outside temperature is lower than
about 20 °C (70 °F), start the engine
and inspect the fluid level after the
engine reaches operating
temperature.
• If the vehicle has been driven for an
extended period at high speeds or in
city traffic in hot weather, inspect
the level only after stopping the
engine and allowing the fluid to
cool for 30 minutes.
A
B
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood’s secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released. A viscous paper air filter fits inside the air
cleaner housing, as shown. It
’s been
specially treated and should not be
cleaned and reused. Replace it when
necessary.





Replacing the Air Filter
1. Unfasten the clamps.
Body LubricationAir Filter
Don ’t drive without an air filter. This
could result in excessive engine wear.
NOTE
If the vehicle is operated in very dusty
or sandy areas, replace the filter more
often than recommended intervals.
CAUTION
Clamp
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Yo u r M a z d a’s headlights have replaceable
halogen bulbs.




Replacing a Headlight Bulb
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
rear of the headlight body.
3. 2.5-liter engine Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.
4. Detach the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing the tabs and
pulling it to the rear.
Handling Halogen Bulbs:When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never touch the glass portion of the
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.
Children and Halogen Bulbs:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children.
WARNING
Do not touch the glass surface
Bolts
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
1EGI INJ 30A Fuel injection
system
2 DEFOG 40A Rear window
defroster
3 —— —
4 MAIN 100A For protection of
all circuits
5 IG KEY 30A RADIO,
SUNROOF,
TURN, METER, ENGINE,
POWER
WINDOW,
WIPER fuses,
Ignition system
6 HEATER 40A Heater, Air
conditionerDESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
7 BTN 40A TAIL, STOP,
ROOM, DOOR LOCK,
HAZARD,
POWER SEAT fuses
8 COOLING
FA N 30A Cooling fan
9 AD FAN 30A Additional fan
10 (ABS) 60A Antilock brake
system
11 TAIL 15A Taillights,
Parking lights, Dashboard
illumination,
License plate
lights, Switches illumination
12 HORN 15A Horn
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Fuse panel (Driver’s side)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 AUDIO 15A Audio system
2 ROOM 15A Interior lights,
Trunk light
3 S.ROOF 15A Sunroof
4 METER 10A Gauges, Reverse
lights
5 D.LOCK 30A Power door lock
6 HAZARD 15A Hazard warning
lights
7A/B&ABS 10A Air bag system,
Antilock brake system
8 —— —
9 A/C 10A Air conditioner
10 —— —
11 TURN 10A Turn signals
12 WIPER 20A Windshield
wipers and washer
13 P.WIND 30A Power windows
14 —— —DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
15 RADIO 15A Audio system,
Socket, Outside mirror
16 ENGINE 10A Engine control
system
17 ILLUMI 10A Taillights,
License plate
lights, Parking
lights, Dashboard illumination
18 STOP 15A Brake lights,
Horn, Cruise control
19 CIGAR 15A Accessory
socket, Clock,
Radio, Outside mirror
20 —— —
21 —— —
22 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
23 M.DEF 15A Mirror defroster
24 P.POINT 15A Power point
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Customer Information
Wa r r a n t y
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet
specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the
United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive
satisfactory servicing in other countries. We strongly recommend that you NOT take your
Mazda outside these areas.
You may have these problems if you do:
•Recommended fuel may be unavailable. Any kind of leaded fuel or low-octane fuel will
affect vehicle performance and damage the emission controls and engine.
• Proper repair facilities, tools, testing equipment, and replacement parts may not be
available.
The Mazda warranty applies only to Mazda vehicles registered and normally operated in
the United States, its territories, and Canada.
Outside the United States and Canada
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