Quick Tips
Mazda
626
page 20
page 1
Revised October 27, 2000
MAI NTENANCE S CHEDULE
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Ma in t e n a n ce n o t e s:
This Quick Tips guide is provided
by MazdaTown to make your
Mazda ownership experience more
convenient. It is not intended to
replace your Owner’s Manual.
Rotate tires every 3,750 miles
5,000 miles*
7,500 miles
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A. Change: Engine oil/replace filter
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B. Inspect: Drive belts, fuel lines
and hoses, idle speed, brake
lines and hoses, disc and drum
brakes, steering operation and
linkages, front suspension ball
joints, driveshaft dust boots,
chassis and body bolts, exhaust
system and heat shields
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
95,000 miles
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If you have any questions about
your vehicle, you are invited to
contact your local dealer.
Or if you need additional help,
feel free to call our
A
A B
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Cu st o m e r Assist a n ce Ce n t e r
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a t 1-800-222-5500
Monday through Friday,
A B C D
Replace: Air filter, spark
plugs (2.0L)
9 am-4:45 pm, Pacific
A
9 am-5:45 pm, Eastern/Central
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C. Inspect: Engine valve clearance,
hoses and tubes for emission
system
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A B
Replace: Spark plugs (2.5L)
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any time without incurring obligations.
Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Ow ner’s Manual
* Special operating conditions
† See Owner’s Manual
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Quick Tips
Reference
Guide for
Controls and
Functions
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Mazda
626
page 4
page 5
Revised October 27, 2000
Instrument
Cluster
I NS TRUMENT CLUS TER
1
11
2
11 12 13 14
80
60
4
100
120
3
5
140
100
160
180
40
80
60
15
16
10
9
km/h
2
6
120
140
200
40
TCS
7
220
240
1
20
C
H
E
F
20
0
TCS
OFF
X 1000r/min
MPH
8
0
8
0
TRIP
ODO
17
7
23 22 21 20
3
4
5
6
19 18
*Denotes optional equipment
GAUGES
1. Ta ch o m e t e r
2. Sp e e d o m e t e r
3. Od o m e t e r/t rip o d o m e t e r
4. Od o m e t e r/t rip o d o m e t e r
se le ct o r
WARNING LIGHTS
15.
Alw a ys fa st e n
sa fe t y b e lt s
7.
Overdrive off indicator*,
see Transmission
16.
17.
Cru ise co n t ro l o n
Re a r w in d o w
d e fo g g e r o n
Im m obilizer system on,
see Driver’s View
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
Bra ke syst e m
Parking brake on/low fluid level
Ch e ck e n g in e
Dealer inspection required
En g in e o il p re ssu re
w a rn in g lig h t
Ch a rg in g syst e m
w a rn in g lig h t
Dealer inspection required
8.
Tra ct io n Co n t ro l
Syst e m * o ff,
System turned off manually
or malfunctioning, dealer
inspection required
TCS
Syst e m *,
18.
19.
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer
Press and hold to reset selected
trip meter
9.
Tra ct io n Co n t ro l
Light flashes when in use;
dealer inspection required if
light remains on
5. En g in e co o la n t
t e m p e ra t u re g a u g e
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
20.
21.
22.
23.
10.
11.
Hig h b e a m s o n
Tu rn sig n a ls/h a za rd
w a rn in g o n
6. Fu e l g a u g e
12.
13.
Do o r a ja r
Air b a g re a d in e ss
Air bag malfunction, dealer
inspection required
Lo w fu e l
14.
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Instrument
Cluster
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Mazda
626
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Driver
Controls
DRI VER CONTROLS
Tu rn sig n a l/lig h t in g
co n t ro l le ve r
High beams on/off: Push forward/
pull back to detent
OFF = Lights off
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down
OFF
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to first notch
1
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on: Rotate
knob (1) to second notch
Wip e r/w a sh e r
co n t ro l le ve r
Intermittent wiper:
One click down
To change interval speed:
Rotate inner ring (2)
Fast wiper speed: Three
clicks down
Single wipe: Push stalk up
Washer: Pull stalk back
F
S
Normal wiper speed: Two
clicks down
2
Cru ise co n t ro l
To decelerate: Press and hold
SET/COAST (3), release at desired
speed; or tap brake pedal, press
and release (3) at desired speed;
incremental deceleration: Press
and release (3), each tap = minus
1 mph
To cancel: Tap brake pedal, clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or press
OFF button (4)
Operates above 25 mph
To activate: Press and release
CRUISE MAIN (1)
To set speed: Press and release
SET/COAST (3) at desired
To accelerate: Press and hold
RESUME/ACCEL (2); incremental
acceleration: Press and release (2),
each tap = plus 1mph
1
4
2
3
Return to preset speed (after
braking): Press and release
RESUME/ACCEL button (2)
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Cruise
Control
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Mazda
626
page 8
page 9
Revised October 27, 2000
Switches
S WI TCHES
1. Drive r’s w in d o w
1
One-touch-down: Push down
firmly and release, window
goes down all the way; pull
switch back briefly to stop;
press lightly and hold for
normal operation
A
U
T
O
2. Pa sse n g e r w in d o w
sw it ch e s
Push down and hold to open,
pull back and hold to close
3. Po w e r w in d o w lo cko u t
sw it ch
Du a l p o w e r m irro rs
Ignition switch must be in ACC
or ON position
2
3
Switch is on left side of dash
Po w e r w in d o w sw it ch e s
Ignition switch must be in ON
position
All windows controlled from the
driver’s armrest; passenger doors
have separate switches
Press down until click, only
driver’s window operates; press
again and passenger windows
function again
To adjust left/right mirror:
Rotate dash knob left/right,
tilt knob in direction of desired
mirror movement
Tip: To lock mirrors in place,
rotate knob to center position
Rem ote
UN
LOCK
LOCK
1
2
3
D
O
L
keyless entry
syst e m
O
O
R
C
K
5
Functions only
with ignition in
OFF position
A
U
T
O
Unlock
Lock
Po w e r d o o r lo cks
5. Ma st e r fro n t d o o r lo ck
sw it ch e s
To lock doors:
Press LOCK (1); pressing again
within 5 seconds causes doors to
relock and horn to beep
To lock/unlock all doors:
Press left/right side of switch
To lock doors without key:
With door open, press left
side of door switch, exit car,
close doors
To unlock: Use key to unlock
driver’s front door, open door
and press right side of switch
to unlock other three doors
To unlock: Press UNLOCK (2) for
driver’s door; press again within 5
seconds to unlock other doors
Ch ild p ro o f lo cks
Located at the edge of
rear doors
To activate: Push tab toward
LOCK; door opens from
outside only
To open trunk: Press
(3)
Ma n u a l d o o r
lo cks
4. Lo ck t a b s
To lock: Press front
of tab toward door
handle
4
To cancel: Push tab toward
UNLOCK
Tip: Doors can be locked
w ith key in ignition (chime
sounds to alert you to key
in ignition)
To unlock: Pull front of tab away
from door handle
*Denotes optional equipment
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Locks
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Mazda
626
page 10
page 11
Revised October 27, 2000
Interior
Lights
I NTERI OR LI GHTS
1
2
ON DOOR OFF
4
3
3 4
5
3
4 6 7 4 3
5
1. In t e rio r lig h t
3. Ma p /re a d in g lig h t
6. Su n ro o f t ilt sw it ch *
Press rear of switch to tilt rear
of sunroof
2. In t e rio r lig h t sw it ch
4. Ma p /re a d in g lig h t sw it ch
Press on/off
ON = light always on
DOOR = light on when
door open
Press front of switch to close
5. St o ra g e
7. Su n ro o f slid e sw it ch *
Press rear of switch to open
sunroof
Press lip forward to open
OFF = light always off
Illum inated visor m irrors
Mirrors lighted when covers open,
off when closed
Press front of switch to close
*Denotes optional equipment
D (Ove rd rive )
For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automatically
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional
gear change
1
2
D (Ove rd rive Off)
Press (2) to disengage/engage
overdrive
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking, stops
3rd-4th gear cycling
Ma n u a l t ra n sm issio n *
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears
2 = Se co n d
Au t o m a t ic t ra n sm issio n *
P = Pa rk
To move gearshift from Park: Press
firmly on brake pedal, then press
release button (1) on gearshift
R = Re ve rse
N = Ne u t ra l No gear engaged
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking
Use to reduce wheel spin when
starting on slippery surfaces
1 = Lo w
Use for engine braking when
second gear is not sufficient
WARNINGS: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal w hile driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a stand still w hile w aiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life
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Transmission
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Mazda
626
page 12
page 13
Revised October 27, 2000
Seats
S EATS
Ma n u a l co n t ro ls
WARNINGS: Alw ays w ear
Po w e r d rive r’s se a t *
your safety belt and properly
secure children 12 and under in
the rear seat
If you choose to install a forward-
facing child safety seat in the front
seating positions, move vehicle
seat as far back as possible
Air bag is supplemental and
does not replace safety
belt usage
1. Fo re -a ft a d ju st m e n t
Lift lever and hold, slide
seat,release lever
6. Ra ise /lo w e r fro n t o f se a t
Pull/push front of switch vertically
Fo re /a ft a d ju st m e n t
Slide switch horizontally
Ra ise /lo w e r re a r o f se a t
Pull/push rear of switch vertically
Ra ise /lo w e r se a t cu sh io n
Pull/push center of switch
vertically
2. Ra ise /lo w e r fro n t o f se a t
Rotate knob
3. Se a t b a ck a n g le
To adjust: Lift and hold lever,
lean forward or backward,
release lever
4. He a d re st ra in t
To raise/lower: Pull up/push
in release button (5) and
push down
Tip: Side-impact air bags*
deploy from outboard
side of driver and front
passenger seat backs
Do not adjust seat
w hile driving
4
5
Fo ld in g re a r se a t b a cks,
see Console/Trunk
1
6
3
2
Du a l lo ckin g m o d e
la p /sh o u ld e r b e lt re t ra ct o r
(fro n t p a sse n g e r a n d re a r
sa fe t y b e lt s o n ly)
1
Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode:
Must be used when installing
child-restraint seat
To activate: Pull webbing fully out
of retractor until click is heard;
belt will only tighten
Sh o u ld e r b e lt h e ig h t
a d ju st m e n t
To raise/lower belt: Push release
button (1) and slide to desired
location
WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in one of its positions
Ch ild -re st ra in t se a t
Use dual locking mode retractor
safety belt; see Owner’s Manual
for proper installation and child-
restraint seat tether instructions
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fully
WARNINGS: Children less
than 4 years old and under
40 pounds should alw ays use
a child safety seat
Do not place rear-facing child
safety seat in front seat
*Denotes optional equipment
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Seats
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Mazda
626
page 14
page 15
Revised October 27, 2000
Climate
Controls
CLI MATE CONTROLS
1
2
3
4
5
6
1. Fa n co n t ro l
Rotate knob between (OFF)
and 4 (HIGH)
1
0
2
2. Te m p e ra t u re co n t ro l
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise
3
MAX A/C
4
3.
4.
5.
6.
= air to dash
A/C
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
7
8
9
= air to floor and
windshield
Tips: To help prevent
w indshield fogging in humid
w eather, select
starting engine
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive w ith system off
Objects placed under the
front seats may interfere w ith
air flow to the rear
Warning: Do not use
position in cold w eather,
w indow s may fog and
hamper vision
7.
= air to windshield
(defrost)
before
8. A/C* = air conditioner
Press to turn on/off
Oscilla t in g ce n t e r a ir ve n t s,
see Driver’s View
9.
= recirculated air
Press on/off; use for
maximum heating/cooling or
to keep outside odors out
Co n t ro l p o sit io n s fo r
m a xim u m d e fro st
Fan to maximum, temperature to
maximum hot,
selected
7. Ja ck
8
Stored behind right rear panel
8. Re a r se a t b a ck lo ck
To disable/enable folding seats
move knob to lock/unlock
Split rear folding seatback*
To fold: unfasten the lap
portion of the rear center seat
belt pull release knob, push
seat back down
To return and lock: Push
seat back firmly until latched,
re-attach center belt
5
6
7
1
2
3
Tru n k
4
To open: Use key or remote
keyless entry fob
1. Co n so le
Re m o t e t ru n k re le a se ,
see Driver’s View
2. Pa rkin g -b ra ke le ve r
To engage: Pull up
5. Tru n k se cu rit y sw it ch
OFF = trunk only opens
with primary key
To release: Pull up slightly while
depressing button at front of
lever, lower hand brake lever
In t e rio r lu g g a g e
co m p a rt m e n t
re le a se *
Allows you to escape
should you become
locked in trunk
= trunk unlocked;
3. Cu p h o ld e r
4. St o ra g e b in
normal operation
6. Sp a re t ire
Stored under panel in trunk
Te m p o ra ry sp a re t ire
Do not exceed 50 mph
To change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
To open: Pull “T” handle; “T”
handle will glow if it has been
exposed to light
*Denotes optional equipment
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Console/
Trunk
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Mazda
626
page 16
page 17
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Audio
System
AM/ F M/ CAS S ETTE/ CD S TEREO
1. Po w e r/Vo lu m e
Press to turn on/off; rotate to
increase/decrease volume
5
6
7
8
9
10
2. Me m o ry p re se t b u t t o n s
To set: Tune to station, press
and hold until beep is heard
FM1/2
AM
CD
MD/TAPE
CLOCK
DISC IN
LOAD
11
12
13
4
3. SEEK/TRACK/APC
H
SCAN
1
2
3
4
5
6
SEEK
TRACK
APC
RPT RDM
MTL AFM12
ST MCD CH
CD IN
MD IN
/
Radio: Press
to
AUTO-M
3
2
automatically seek higher/lower
frequency
M
AUTO-M
TUNE
1 DISC
2 DISC
3 RPT
4 PROG
RDM
5
6
VOL
PUSH POWER
PRESS AUDIO CONT
/
CD: Press
to select next/
previous track
/
Tape:Press APC button
to
14
1
automatically advance tape to
beginning of next selection/
replay selection, to stop this
operation; press button again
23 22 21 20 19 18 16 17 15
4. Lo a d *
Single CD loading: Press button,
WAIT will appear; when IN
appears and CD door opens,
load CD
AM/FM Ra d io w it h Ca sse t t e Ta p e */Min i-d isc* a n d
Co m p a ct Disc Pla ye r/Ch a n g e r*
Multiple CD loading: Press
and hold LOAD until beep is
heard; when IN is displayed
load CD; when IN displays
again load next CD
11. CD e je ct
12. Sca n
16. Eje ct Ca sse t t e Ta p e
17. Re ve rse /Re w in d
Press to briefly sample next
Press to rewind tape
listenable selections; functions
in all modes
13. Au t o -Me m o ry
18. Pro g ra m Ra n d o m
Press to enable/cancel
random play
5. FM1/2
Press to select between FM1/FM2
Radio: Press and hold until it
beeps, system automatically
scans and temporarily stores
6 strong stations in each band;
press again to cancel
19. Cassette*/Mini-disc* door
station preset buttons (2)
20. Re p e a t
6. AM
Press to replay current CD/
tape selection
Press to select AM frequency
band
®
21.
Do lb y
7. CD Slo t
8. CD
Press to play CD
14. Tu n in g /Au d io Co n t ro l
Tune: Rotate counterclock-
wise/clockwise for lower
Reduces tape noise/hiss
Press to activate/deactivate
22. Disc u p
Press to skip forward to
beginning of next CD
23. Disc d o w n
9. MD/Ta p e
frequency/higher frequency
Press to play Mini-disc
Player*/cassette tape
10. Clo ck
Audio control: Press to select
BASS/MID/TREBLE/FADE/
BALANCE: rotate right/left
to adjust selected feature
To set: Press (10) and hold
until display blinks and then
press Minutes (13)/Hours (12)
to advance; press (10) again
to set
Press to skip back to beginning
of previous CD
15. Fa st fo rw a rd /Re w in d
Press to fast forward
*Denotes optional equipment
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Audio
System
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Mazda
626
page 18
page 19
Revised October 27, 2000
Under Hood
UNDER HOOD
2
3
4
5 6 7
8
2
3
6 7
8
1. Win d sh ie ld w a sh e r
re se rvo ir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Po w e r st e e rin g flu id
re se rvo ir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature, fill to
MAX mark
1
11
10
9
1
11
4
10
5
9
3. En g in e o il d ip st ick
Check with engine off and at
operating temperature; fluid
level should be between F and
L marks on dipstick
2.0-lit e r 4-cylin d e r
2.5-lit e r V6
6. Au t o m a t ic t ra n sm issio n
flu id d ip st ick*
9. Ba t t e ry
10. Ho o d la t ch
Push hood latch to the left,
open hood
11. En g in e co o la n t re se rvo ir
Level should be between F and
L lines when cold
Check with engine on at
operating temperature; fluid
level should be within cross-
hatched area/between top two
notches on dipstick
4. En g in e o il fille r ca p
SAE 5W-30/10W-30
depending on temperature
5. Air filt e r
7. Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
w hile engine is running or
hot; remove only w hen safe
8. Fu se b lo ck
Bre a k-in p e rio d
Tips: Maintain constant
Tire p re ssu re
First 600 miles: Drive at varying
road and engine speeds; avoid
full throttle, rapid acceleration
or kick-down of transmission
Do not use special “break-in” oils
pressure on the brake pedal
Decal on the edge of the driver’s
door provides tire pressure
information
Do not pump the brakes
ABS se lf t e st *
Sn o w ch a in s
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal
Tra ct io n Co n t ro l Syst e m *
Automatically applies and releases
brakes to prevent excessive wheel
spin at all speeds, especially when
accelerating on slippery surfaces
Tire e co n o m y a n d t ip s
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Maintain correct front-end
alignment and tire balance; rotate
tires at the mileage shown in the
Maintenance Guide; see Owner’s
Manual for rotation chart
Install only on front tires; install
as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically
Tip: Follow same procedures
w ith overhauled engine or
w hen brakes are replaced
An t i-lo ck Bra kin g Syst e m
(ABS)*
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking
WARNING: Use only SAE Class
“S” chains
Ga so lin e
Unleaded
regular
87-octane
minimum
16.9-gallon/
64.0-liter tank
*Denotes optional equipment
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