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Mazda 626 (2002 year). Instruction - part 3

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▼ Air Bag Activation/Deactivation

Front air bag activation

A greater than moderate impact will cause the front air bags to inflate in the following
cases:

Hitting a solid wall straight on at greater
than about 22 km/h (14 mph).

Frontal impact within about a 30 degree
range from head-on to the vehicle.

Driving into a big hole or hitting the far
side of a hole.

Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard
object.

Landing hard or the vehicle falling.

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Limitations to front air bag activation

Depending on the severity of impact, the front air bags may not inflate in the following
cases:

Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe
cosmetic damage but may not have enough
impact to activate the air bag.

Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail
gate may not provide the stopping force
necessary for air bag deployment.

Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not
provide the stopping force necessary for air
bag deployment.

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Non-activation of front air bags

Front air bags will not normally inflate in the following cases:

Side air-bag activation

Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas)
will cause a side air bag to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags.

Collision from the rear.

Impact to the side, but it may deploy a side
air bag.

Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the side air
bag(s) but not the front air bags.

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Limitations to side air bag activation

Depending on the severity of impact, a side air bag may not inflate in the following cases:

Non-activation of side air-bags

A side air bag will not normally inflate in the following cases:

Side impacts involving trees or poles can
cause severe cosmetic damage but may not
have enough impact force to activate.

Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles
may not provide enough force to deploy a
side air bag.

Vehicle roll-over may not provide enough
side force to deploy the side air bags.

Frontal offset impact may not provide
enough side impact to deploy a side air bag.

Collision from the rear.

Collision from the front, but it may deploy
the front air bags.

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▼ 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.

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▼ 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.

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▼ 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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Damaged Air Bag Sensors:
Driving with damaged air bag sensors
is dangerous. A collision, even one
not strong enough to inflate the air
bags, could damage the sensors. If
there was a subsequent collision, a
damaged sensor would not inflate the
air bags. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag
systems after a collision.

Removing Interior Parts:
Removing any components such as
the front seat, front dashboard, the
steering wheel or parts containing air
bag sensors is dangerous. These parts
contain essential air bag parts. The
air bag could accidentally activate
and cause serious injuries. Always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
remove these parts.

Air Bag Disposal:
Improper disposal of an air bag or a
vehicle with live air bags in it can be
extremely dangerous. Unless all
safety procedures are followed, injury
can result. Ask an Authorized Mazda
Dealer how to safely dispose of an air
bag or how to scrap an air bag
equipped vehicle.

WARNING

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Knowing Your Mazda

Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.

Doors and Locks .......................................................................... 3- 2

Keys ......................................................................................... 3- 2
Door Locks  .............................................................................. 3- 3
Keyless Entry System .............................................................. 3- 5
Power Windows ....................................................................... 3- 7
Hood ........................................................................................ 3- 9
Trunk Lid ................................................................................. 3-10
Trunk Release Handle  ............................................................. 3-12
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap  ........................................................... 3-14
Sunroof .................................................................................... 3-15

Security System ........................................................................... 3-17

Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-17
Theft-Deterrent System ........................................................... 3-19

Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-21

Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-21
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 3-21

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Doors and Locks

Your Mazda has two kinds of keys:
primary and secondary.
Without immobilizer system

With immobilizer system

Here’s what the keys are used for:

Keys

Keys and Children:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous. This could
result in someone being badly injured
or even killed. They could play with
power windows or other controls, or
even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in your vehicle with
children.

(With immobilizer system)
• To avoid damage to the key, do not:

• Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic field.

• Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.

• When starting the engine, do not let

the following materials touch the
key grip. The engine may not start:

• Spare keys.
• Keys for other vehicles equipped

with an immobilizer system.

• Metal objects that touch or pass

through the hole in the key.

WARNING

CAUTION

Lock Operates

Primary

key

Secondary

key

Ignition switch

and steering

column lock

Yes

Doors

Yes

Glove box

Yes

Trunk lid

Yes

Primary key

Secondary key

Key code number plate

Secondary key
(Gray)

Primary key
(Black)

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Doors and Locks

If you must leave your vehicle with
another person, such as a parking
attendant, protect items by locking the
glove box and trunk lid with the primary
key. Keep that key and give the other
person only the secondary key.

A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key.

Also write down the code number and
keep it in another safe and handy place,
but not in the vehicle.

If your key is lost, consult your
Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code
number ready.

Door Locks

Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving a child or an animal
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. In hot weather,
temperatures inside a vehicle can
become high enough to cause brain
damage or even death. Always take all
children and animals with you or
leave a responsible person with them.

Unlocked Doors:
Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle
are dangerous. Passengers can fall
out if a door is accidentally opened
and can more easily be thrown out in
an accident. So keep all doors locked
when driving.

NOTE

Always remove the key from the
ignition switch, close all windows, and
lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended. This discourages
intruders and thieves.

WARNING

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Doors and Locks

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▼ Locking, Unlocking with Key

Either front door can be locked or
unlocked with a key.
Turn the key toward the front to unlock,
toward the back to lock.

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▼ Locking, Unlocking with Door-

Lock Button

To lock any door from the inside, push its
door-lock button.
To unlock, pull it out.

To lock any door with the door-lock
button from the outside, push its door-
lock button and close the door.

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▼ Power Door Locks

Locking, unlocking with door-lock
switch

All doors lock automatically when DOOR
LOCK is pushed. They all unlock when
the unmarked part of the door-lock switch
is pushed.

Unlock

Lock

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

When locking the doors this way, be
careful not to leave the key inside the
vehicle.

Lock

DOOR

LOCK

Lock

Unlock

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Doors and Locks

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▼ Rear Door Child Safety Lock

This lock is intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear doors. Use it whenever a child rides
in the vehicle.

If you slide the child safety lock to the
lock position before closing that door, the
door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened only by lifting the
outside handle.

This system locks and unlocks the doors
and opens the trunk.
Press the button slowly and accurately.

Unlock

Lock

Keyless Entry System

To avoid damage to the transmitter, do
not:
• Drop it.
• Get it wet.
• Disassemble it.
• Expose it to heat or sunlight.

NOTE

• The keyless entry system is

designed to operate up to about 2.5
m (8 ft) from the center of the
vehicle, but this may vary because
of local conditions.

• The system doesn’t operate when

the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

• If the transmitter does not operate

when pressing a button or the
operation range becomes too small,
the battery may be dead. To install a
new battery, refer to Maintenance
(page 3-6).

• Additional transmitters can be

obtained at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. Up to 3 additional
transmitters can be used with the
keyless entry system per vehicle.
Bring all transmitters to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer when the
electronic codes need to be reset.

CAUTION

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Doors and Locks

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▼ Transmitter

Lock button

To lock the doors, press the

button.

To confirm that all the doors have been
locked, press the

button again within

5 seconds. If they are closed and locked,
the horn will sound.

Unlock button

To unlock the driver’s door, press the

button.

To unlock all the doors, press the

button again within 5 seconds.

Trunk button

To open the trunk, press the

button.

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▼ Maintenance

Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Insert a small coin into the slot and

gently pry open the transmitter.

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. (Outside
transmissions may momentarily
interfere with the device’s operation.)

NOTE

Confirm that all the doors are locked
visually or aurally by use of the double
click.

Unlock button

Lock button

Trunk button

• Make sure the battery is installed

with the correct pole facing upward.
Battery leakage could occur if it is
not installed correctly.

• When replacing the battery, be

careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also
be careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could damage it.

• Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same type

battery (CR2032 or the equivalent).

• Dispose of used batteries according

to the following instructions.

• Insulate the plus and minus

terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.

• Never disassemble.
• Never throw the battery into fire

and/or water.

• Never deform or crush.

CAUTION

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Doors and Locks

2. Pull the battery out.

3. Put in the new battery (CR2032 or the

equivalent) with the positive pole (

)

facing down.

4. Align the front and back covers and

snap the transmitter shut.

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▼ Service

If you have a problem with the keyless
entry system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring
all remaining transmitters to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.

• Changes or modifications could

void your right to operate the
keyless entry system.

• Damage to your keyless entry

system will affect the vehicle
warranty coverage.

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CAUTION

Power Windows

Closing Power Windows:
Closing power windows are
dangerous. A person’s hands, head,
or even neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury or
even death.
This warning applies especially to
children. Make sure the opening is
clear before closing a window.

To prevent burning out the fuse and
damaging the power window system,
don’t open or close more than two
windows at once.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Doors and Locks

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▼ Operating the Driver’s Side

Power Window

To open the window, push down the
switch.
To close the window, pull up the switch.

Auto-opening

To fully open the window automatically,
push the switch completely down.

To stop the window partway, pull up the
switch and then release it.

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▼ Operating the Passenger Power

Windows

The passenger windows may be opened or
closed by the power window master
control switches on the driver’s door.

To open the window, push down the
switch.
To close the window, pull up the switch.

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▼ Power Window Lock Switch

With the lock switch in the unlocked
position, all power windows on each door
can be operated.

With the lock switch in the locked
position, only the driver’s door power
window can be operated.

AUTO

Open

Left front window

AUTO

Right rear window

Right front window

Left rear window

Open

Unlocked position

Locked position

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Doors and Locks

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▼ Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Pull the safety catch up and lift the

hood.

Unintentional Window Operation:
Unintentional window operation is
dangerous. A person’s hands, head,
or neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury.
Unless a passenger needs to operate a
window, keep the power window lock
switch in the locked position.

WARNING

Hood

Safety catch

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