Mazda 626 (2002 year). Manual — part 7

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Instrument Cluster and Indicators

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▼ Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.

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▼ Dashboard Illumination

When the parking lights or headlights are
on, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjust the
brightness of the dashboard lights.

Warning light

Bright

Dim

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

Warning/Indicator Lights

Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

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Brake System Warning Light

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Seat Belt Warning Light

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Charging System Warning Light

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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

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TCS Warning Light

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Low Fuel Warning Light

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Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light

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Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

Signal

Warning/Indicator Lights

Page

Check Engine Light

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Door-Ajar Warning Light

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ABS Warning Light

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Air Bag System Warning Light

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Immobilizer System Warning/Security Indicator Light

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Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light

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Rear Window Defroster Indicator Light

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O/D OFF Indicator Light

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Cruise Set Indicator Light

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TCS OFF Indicator Light

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

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▼ Brake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning

The light comes on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the START or ON position. It goes off
when the parking brake is fully released.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the light stays on after the parking brake
is fully released, you may have a brake
problem.

Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to
push or that it may go closer to the floor.
In either case, it will take longer to stop
the vehicle.

1. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (page 8-15).

2. After adding fluid, check the light

again.

If the warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Even if the light goes off, have your brake
system inspected as soon as possible.

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▼ Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep

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.

Brake Warning Light:
Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may not
work at all or that they could
completely fail at any time. If this
light remains on, have the brakes
inspected immediately. Don’t drive
with this light on, and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible.

WARNING

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

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▼ Charging System Warning Light

This warning light indicates a malfunction
of the alternator or of the charging system.

If the light comes on while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park

off the right-of-way.

2. Turn off the engine. Inspect the

alternator drive belt for looseness and
breakage.

3. If it’s OK, the charging system has a

problem. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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▼ Engine Oil Pressure Warning

Light

This warning light indicates low engine
oil pressure.

If the light comes on while driving:

1. Drive to the side of the road and park

off the right-of-way.

2. Turn off the engine and inspect the

engine oil level (page 8-11). If it’s low,
add oil.

3. Check the light.

If the light remains on even after you add
oil, have your vehicle towed to the nearest
service station or to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Don’t drive with a loose or broken
alternator belt. The engine could
overheat because this belt also drives
the water pump.

CAUTION

Don’t run the engine if oil pressure is
low. It could result in extensive engine
damage.

CAUTION

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

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▼ TCS Warning Light

This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position. It flashes when the
system regulates engine torque.

If the light stays on, take your vehicle to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The traction
control system may have a malfunction.

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▼ Low Fuel Warning Light

This warning light in the fuel gauge
signals that the fuel tank will soon be
empty.
Get fuel as soon as possible.

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▼ Low Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

This warning light reveals that little
windshield washer fluid remains. Add
fluid (page 8-20).

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▼ Check Engine Light

If this light comes on while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light came on and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The check engine light may come on in
the following cases:
• The fuel tank level being very low or

approaching empty.

• The engine’s electrical system has a

problem.

• The emission control system has a

problem.

• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not

tightened securely.

NOTE

• In addition to the TCS warning light

flashing, a slight lugging sound will
come from the engine. This
indicates that the traction control
system is operating properly.

• On slippery surfaces, such as fresh

snow, it will be impossible to
achieve high rpm when the traction
control system is on.

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

If the check engine light flashes
continuously, decrease your speed and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.

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▼ Door-Ajar Warning Light

This warning light comes on when any
door or trunk isn’t securely closed.

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▼ ABS Warning Light

The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.

If the ABS warning light stays on while
you’re driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function
normally as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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▼ Air Bag System Warning Light

If the air bagseat belt pretensioner 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.

NOTE

When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs
and the ABS warning light comes on.
This is due to a weak battery, not a
malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

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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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

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▼ 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.

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▼ 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.

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▼ 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

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▼ O/D OFF Indicator Light

This light comes on when the overdrive
has been turned off.

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▼ Cruise Set Indicator Light

This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.

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▼ TCS OFF Indicator Light

This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
It goes off when the engine is started. It
also comes on when you switch off the
traction control system or when the
system has a malfunction.

If the overdrive-off indicator light
flashes, the transaxle has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your
Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transaxle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

CAUTION

NOTE

After starting the engine on very cold
days, the TCS OFF indicator will
remain on and TCS will not operate
until the engine is warm.

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Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps

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▼ Ignition Key Reminder

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

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▼ 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

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▼ Headlights

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

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▼ 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.

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▼ Headlight High-Low Beam

Push the lever forward for high beams.
Pull it back for low.

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▼ 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

On

Taillights

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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Switches and Controls

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▼ Turn Signal

Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.

Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.

Lane-change signals

Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change —until the
indicator flashes— and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.

In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.

For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals

NOTE

If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out.

Right turn

Right lane change

OFF

Left lane
change

Left turn

Daytime Running Lights

NOTE

The running lights go off when the
parking brake is applied.

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Switches and Controls

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

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▼ Windshield Wipers

Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT — Intermittent
1 — Normal
2 — Fast

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to INT and choose the
interval timing by rotating the ring.

Windshield Wipers and
Washer

Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures is 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.

NOTE

Because 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,
and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they don’t resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.

WARNING

OFF

INT

1

2

OFF

INT

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Switches and Controls

One-touch wipers

For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
up to MIST.

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▼ Windshield Washer

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 8-20). If it’s OK, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and
thin ice from the rear window.

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

Push the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster; the indicator light will
come on.

Push the switch again to turn it off.

Rear Window Defroster

Don’t use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.

NOTE

This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, brush it off before using the
defroster.

CAUTION

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Switches and Controls

To sound the horn, press around the

mark of the steering wheel.

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning switch and all
four turn signals will flash at once.

Horn

Hazard Warning Flasher

NOTE

• The turn signals don’t work when

the hazard warning lights are on.

• Check local regulations about the

use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.

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Interior Comfort

Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning
and audio system.

Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6- 2

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 2
Vent Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 3
Manual Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 6

Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-11

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-11
Operating Tips for Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Audio Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Safety Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-36

Interior Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-37
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-38
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41
Sunvisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44