2002 MAZDA MODEL 626 light

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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
2Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and
child-restraint systems.
Seats .............................................................................................. 2- 2
Front Seats ............................................................................... 2- 2
Rear Seat .................................................................................. 2- 6
Seat Belt Systems ......................................................................... 2- 9
Seat Belt Precautions ............................................................... 2- 9
3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................. 2-12
Rear Center Position Seat Belt ................................................ 2-14
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-16
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................. 2-17
Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-18
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-18
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-21
SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-25
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-25
Air Bag System Description .................................................... 2-29
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatback is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and
backward.




Seat Tilt (Driver’s Seat)
(Manually operated model)
The seat-bottom angle can be adjusted by
rotating the dial.
(Electrically operated model)
Front height adjustment
To adjust the front height of the seat-
bottom, raise or lower the front of the
slide lifter switch on the left side of the
seat.
When returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position, make
sure you support the seatback while
operating the seatback lever. If the
seatback is not supported, it will flip
forward suddenly and could cause
injury.
Lever
CAUTION
Up
Down
Dial
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, a beep will sound for about
6 seconds and the seat belt warning light
will remain on until the belt is fastened.
If the system does not operate correctly,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light/
Beep
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Suspension Adjustment:Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle’s height or the
suspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.
Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System:
Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Don ’t make any
modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,
badges, or anything else over the air bag storage areas. It also includes installing
extra electric equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized
Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of
front seats. It is important to protect the side air bag wiring and connections to assure
that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain an undamaged air
bag connection.
Using Seat Covers:
Using a seat cover on the front seats is dangerous. In a severe side collision, the seat
covers could interfere with the side air bag inflation and serious injuries could result.
Never use seat covers on the front seats.
To prevent damage to the side air bag wiring, don ’t place luggage or other objects under
the front seats.
NOTE
• When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be
released. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may
cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.
• Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems
and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner ’s Manual, is
important.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag
systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
• SAS unit
• Air bag modules
• Side air bag crash sensor
• Related wiring
A diagnostic module continuously
monitors the systems ’ readiness. This
begins when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position and continues while
the vehicle is being driven.





Air Bag Systems Warning Light
If the air bag system is OK, the warning
light comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it
goes out.
A system malfunction is indicated when
the warning light constantly flashes, stays
on or doesn ’t come on at all. If any of
these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. The system
may not work in an accident.





Maintenance
The air bag systems are maintenance-free.
But if any of the following occurs, take
your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible:
• The air bag system warning light
flashes.
• The air bag system warning light stays
on.
• The air bag system warning light stays
off when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
• The air bags inflate.
Self-Servicing the Air Bag Systems:Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag
could accidentally activate or become
disabled. This could cause serious
injuries. Never tamper with the
systems and always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all
servicing and repairs.
WARNING
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