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Mazda 626 (2002 year). Instruction - part 11

7-6

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

▼

▼ Removing a Flat Tire

1. Pry off the wheel cover with the

beveled end of the lug wrench.

2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but
don’t remove any until the tire has been
raised off the ground.

3. Place the jack under the jacking

position closest to the tire being
changed.

NOTE

Force the end of the wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.

Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve stem when installing it.

Damage could occur during
installation if the wheel cover is not
properly aligned.

Lug wrench

Wheel cover

CAUTION

Tire valve

Jacking position

7-7

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

4. Insert the lug wrench into the jack.

5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise until

the tire just clears the ground, less than
25 mm (1 in). Before removing the lug
nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly
in position and that it cannot slip or
move.

6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.

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▼ Mounting the Spare Tire

1. Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.

Incorrect Jacking Position:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.

Improper Jack:
Using a jack that isn’t designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone. Use only the jack
provided with your Mazda.

Placing Objects Under the Jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle. Never place objects
under the jack.

WARNING

7-8

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

2. Mount the spare tire.

3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise

and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.

If you’re unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at a
service station.

Nut tightening torque:

Removing Dirt and Grime from
Wheels, Hubs and Hub Bolts:
When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grim from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident. Make sure the mounting
surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug
nuts are clean before changing or
replacing tires.

WARNING

Applying Oil and Grease to Lug Nuts,
Bolts:
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could
loosen while driving and cause the
tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary. Do not apply oil
or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do
not tighten the lug nuts beyond the
recommended tightening torque.

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

90—120 (9—12, 65—87)

WARNING

7-9

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

5. Store the damaged tire in the trunk.

Have the damaged tire repaired as soon
as possible.

Loose Lug Nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident. Always securely and
correctly tighten the lug nuts.

Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the stud,
which could cause the wheel to slip
off and cause an accident. Be sure to
reinstall the same nuts you removed
or replace them with metric nuts of
the same configuration.

Incorrect Tire Air Pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
Don’t drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure. When you
check the regular tires’ air pressure,
check the spare tire, too.

NOTE

To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.

WARNING

7-10

In Case of an Emergency

Overheating

If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience power loss,
or you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.

If this happens:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
Apply the parking brake.

3. Turn off the air conditioner.

4. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment: Don’t go near the front
of the vehicle. Stop the engine. Then
turn the ignition switch to the ON
position without starting the engine.
The radiator cooling fans will start to
cool the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:

Open the hood and idle the

engine until it cools. If this doesn’t
lower the temperature, stop the engine
and let it cool.

5. Check the coolant level.

If it’s low, look for leaks in the radiator
hoses and connections, heater hoses
and connections, radiator, and water
pump.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking, stop the engine
and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Overheating

Steam from Overheated Engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you. Open the hood
ONLY after steam is no longer
escaping from the engine.

WARNING

Cooling system cap

Engine coolant reservoir

2.0-liter engine

7-11

In Case of an Emergency

Overheating

If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious, carefully
add coolant as required (page 8-13).

Cooling System Caps:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Don’t remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.

If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be
seriously damaged unless repairs are
made.

Cooling system cap

Engine coolant reservoir

2.5-liter engine

WARNING

CAUTION

7-12

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the START

position and hold it there—for up to 10
seconds. If the engine starts, release the
key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.

3. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without using the accelerator—for up
to 10 seconds.

Jump-starting is dangerous if done
incorrectly. So follow the procedure
carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-
starting, we strongly recommend that you
have a competent service technician do
the work.

Starting a Flooded Engine

Jump-Starting

Battery-Related Explosion:
Flames and sparks near open battery
cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery
operation, could ignite and cause the
battery to explode. An exploding
battery can cause serious burns and
injuries. Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from
open battery cells.

Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one
with a low fluid level is dangerous. It
may rupture or explode, causing
serious injury.
Don’t jump-start a frozen battery or
one with a low fluid level.

Use only a 12 V booster system. You
can damage a 12 V starter, ignition
system, and other electrical parts
beyond repair with a 24 V power
supply (two 12 V batteries in series or
a 24 V motor generator set).

WARNING

CAUTION

7-13

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V

and that its negative terminal is
grounded.

2. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, don’t allow the vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.

3. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

• Connect one end of a cable to the

positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).

• Attach the other end to the positive

terminal on the booster battery (2).

• Connect one end of the other cable

to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).

• Connect the other end to a solid,

stationary, exposed metallic point
(for example, the engine hanger)
away from the discharged battery
(4).

4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.

5. When finished, carefully disconnect

the cables in the reverse order
described in Step 3.

Discharged
battery

Jumper cables

Booster
battery

Connect cables in
numerical order
and disconnect in
reverse order.

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

2.0-liter engine

Connecting to Negative Terminal:
Connecting the end of the second
cable to the negative (

) terminal

of the discharged battery is
dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around
the battery to explode and injure
someone. Connect the cable to a point
away from the battery.

Connecting Jumper Cable to a
Moving Part:
Connecting a jumper cable near or to
a moving part is dangerous. The cable
could get caught when the engine
starts and cause serious injury. Never
connect a jumper cable to or near any
part that moves.

Booster
battery

Discharged
battery

Jumper cables

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

2.5-liter engine

Connect cables in
numerical order
and disconnect in
reverse order.

WARNING

7-14

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

You can’t start a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle by pushing it.

Push-Starting

Towing a Vehicle to Start It:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured. Never tow a vehicle to start it.

You shouldn’t push-start a vehicle that
has a manual transaxle. It can damage
the emission control system.

WARNING

CAUTION

7-15

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.

A towed vehicle usually should have its
front wheels off the ground. If excessive
damage or other conditions prevent this,
use wheel dollies.

When towing with the rear wheels on the
ground, release the parking brake.

Towing Description

Wheel dollies

Don’t tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.

Don’t tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

CAUTION

7-16

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

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▼ Tiedown Hooks-Front

▼

▼ Tiedown Hooks-Rear

An example of “ recreational towing ” is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
When doing recreational towing refer to
“ Towing Description ” (page 7-15) and
“ Tiedown Hooks ” (page 7-16) and
carefully follow the instructions.

Tiedown Hooks

Don’t use the tiedown hooks under the
front and rear for towing.
They are designed ONLY for tying
down the vehicle when it's being
transported. Using them for towing
will damage the bumper.

CAUTION

Recreational Towing

8-1

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Introduction ................................................................................. 8- 2

Introduction ............................................................................. 8- 2

Scheduled Maintenance .............................................................. 8- 3

Scheduled Maintenance ........................................................... 8- 3

Owner Maintenance .................................................................... 8- 7

Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................. 8- 7
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8- 8
Engine Compartment Overview  .............................................. 8- 9
Engine Oil ................................................................................ 8-10
Engine Coolant  ........................................................................ 8-13
Brake/Clutch Fluid  .................................................................. 8-15
Power Steering Fluid  ............................................................... 8-17
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)  ........................................... 8-18
Washer Fluid ............................................................................ 8-20
Body Lubrication ..................................................................... 8-21
Air Filter  .................................................................................. 8-21
Wiper Blades  ........................................................................... 8-22
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-24
Tires ......................................................................................... 8-25
Light Bulbs  .............................................................................. 8-29
Fuses ........................................................................................ 8-35

Appearance Care ......................................................................... 8-40

How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ..................... 8-40
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-42
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-45

8-2

Maintenance and Care

Introduction

Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle
when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.

If you’re unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as
prescribed.

Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.

Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda’s original equipment may
perform maintenance.But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.

Introduction

8-3

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
• Repeated short-distance driving
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Driving with extended use of brakes
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used
• Driving on rough or muddy roads
• Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
• Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates

Scheduled Maintenance

NOTE

After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.

8-4

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

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▼ Schedule 1

I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.

(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)

R : Replace
L : Lubricate

*1: According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your

emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the
recommended time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.

Maintenance

Interval

Maintenance
Item

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months

×1000 Km

(×1000 Miles)

(7.5)

(15)

(22.5)

(30)

(37.5)

(45)

(52.5)

(60)

Engine valve clearance

Drive belts (tension)

Engine timing belt

Inspect at 96,000km (60,000miles)

Replace every 168,000km (105,000miles)

Engine oil

Engine oil filter

Cooling system

Engine coolant

Replace at first 168,000km (105,000miles) or 60 months ;

after that, every 48,000km (30,000miles) or 24 months

Idle speed

Air filter

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

Spark plugs

2.0-liter engine
(non-PLATINUM tipped type)

2.5-liter engine
(PLATINUM tipped type)

Replace every 96,000km (60,000miles)

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Disc brakes

Drum brakes

Steering operation and linkages

Front suspension ball joints

Driveshaft dust boots

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system heat shields

All locks and hinges

Refrigerant amount (if installed)

Compressor operation (if installed)

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8-5

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

▼

▼ Schedule 2

I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.

(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)

R : Replace
L : Lubricate

*1: According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your

emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the
recommended time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.

*2: If the vehicle is operated in cold districts { below –18 degrees C (0 degrees F) }, replace the timing belt at

96,000km (60,000miles).

Maintenance

Interval

Maintenance
Item

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Months

×1000 Km

(×1000 Miles)

(5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (40) (45) (50) (55) (60)

Engine valve clearance

Drive belts (tension)

Engine timing belt

Inspect at 96,000km (60,000miles)

Replace every 168,000km (105,000miles)

Engine oil

Puerto Rico

Replace every 5,000km (3,000miles) or 3 months

others

Engine oil filter

Cooling system

Engine coolant

Replace at first 168,000km (105,000miles) or 60 months ;

after that, every 48,000km (30,000miles) or 24 months

Engine coolant level

Idle speed

Air filter

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

Spark plugs

2.0-liter engine
(non-PLATINUM tipped type)

2.5-liter engine
(PLATINUM tipped type)

Replace every 96,000km (60,000miles)

Function of all lights

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake and clutch fluid level

Disc brakes

Drum brakes

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

Steering operation and linkages

Power steering fluid level

Front suspension ball joints

Driveshaft dust boots

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system heat shields

All locks and hinges

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