Mazda 626 (2002 year). Instruction

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

2. Lift off the air filter cover and remove

the filter.

3. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing

with a damp cloth.

4. Replace the filter.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace the filter according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).

Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.

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▼ Replacing Windshield Wiper

Blades

When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.

Air filter cover

Air filter

Wiper Blades

Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washes have been known to affect the
cleanability of windows.

To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
don’t use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don’t move the
wipers by hand.

CAUTION

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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade

assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.

2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull

until the tabs are free of the metal
support.

3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the

blade rubber and install them in new
blades.

To prevent damage to the windshield,
don’t let the wiper arm fall on it.

Push

Plastic locking clip

CAUTION

Tabs

pull out

Metal support

• Don’t bend the stiffeners. You need

to use them again.

• If the metal stiffeners are switched,

the blade’s wiping efficiency could
be reduced.
So don’t use the driver’s side metal
stiffeners on the passenger’s side, or
vice versa.

• Be sure to reinstall the metal

stiffeners in the new blade rubber so
that the curve is the same as it was
in the old blade rubber.

Stiffeners

CAUTION

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4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse older of removal.

NOTE

Install the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.

Tabs

Battery

Battery-Related Lead Materials:
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

Spilled Battery Fluid:
Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC
ACID which could cause serious
injuries, if it gets in your eyes or on
your skin. If this happens,
immediately flush your eyes with
water for 15 minutes or wash your
skin thoroughly and get medical
attention. Be careful not to get battery
fluid on yourself.

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.

Children and Batteries:
Allowing children to play near
batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid
could cause serious injuries if it gets
in the eyes or on the skin. Always
keep batteries out of the reach of
children.

WARNING

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▼ Battery Maintenance

To get the best service from a battery:
• Keep it securely mounted.
• Keep the top clean and dry.
• Keep terminals and connections clean,

tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.

• Rinse off spilled electrolyte

immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.

• If the vehicle will not be used for an

extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.

For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.

Tires

Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor
braking; leading to loss of control.
Except when using the temporary
spare tire, use only the same type tires
(radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all
four wheels.

Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for your Mazda (page 10-6)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for your
Mazda.

WARNING

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Owner Maintenance

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▼ Tire Inflation Pressure

Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, top handling, and
minimum tire wear.

Refer to the specification charts (page 10-
6).

Incorrect Tire Inflation:
Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident. Always inflate
the tires to the correct pressure (page
10-6).

WARNING

NOTE

• Warm tires normally exceed

recommended pressures. Don’t
release air from warm tires to adjust
the pressure.

• Underinflation can cause reduced

fuel economy and poor sealing of
the tire bead, which will deform the
wheel and cause separation of tire
from rim.

• Overinflation can produce a harsh

ride and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the
correct levels. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it inspected.

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▼ Tire Rotation

To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)/*12,000 km
(7,500 miles) , or sooner if irregular wear
develops. During rotation, inspect them
for correct balance.

Canada

Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:

• Incorrect tire pressure
• Improper wheel alignment
• Out-of-balance wheel
• Severe braking

After rotation, bring all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-6) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.

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▼ Replacing a Tire

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.

You may need to replace it before the
band is across the entire tread.

Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side
to side.

Front

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire) in rotation.

CAUTION

Worn Tires:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Always use tires that are in good
condition.

WARNING

New tread

Worn tread

Tread wear indicator

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▼ Temporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it’s properly
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.

Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (60 psi).

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▼ Replacing a Wheel

When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.

Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.

• Don’t use your temporary spare tire

rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.

• The temporary spare tire has a tread

life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
depending on road conditions and
driving habits.

• When the tread wear solid-band

indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary
spare.

CAUTION

Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
vehicle.

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect
• Tire fit
• Wheel and bearing life
• Ground clearance
• Snow-chain clearance
• Speedometer calibration
• Headlight aim
• Bumper height

WARNING

CAUTION

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Your Mazda’s headlights have replaceable
halogen bulbs.

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▼ Replacing a Headlight Bulb

1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.

2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the

rear of the headlight body.

3. 2.5-liter engine

Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.

4. Detach the electrical connector from

the bulb by squeezing the tabs and
pulling it to the rear.

Handling Halogen Bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never touch the glass portion of the
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.

Children and Halogen Bulbs:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children.

WARNING

Do not touch the glass surface

Bolts

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5. Pull off the sealing cover.

6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.

7. Swing the retaining spring out and

away to free the headlight bulb.

8. Carefully remove the headlight bulb

from the socket by pulling it straight
back.

9. Replace the bulb.

10.Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE

• When reinstalling the sealing cover,

make sure faces up.

• Use the protective cover and carton

to dispose of the old bulb promptly
out of the reach of children.

Sealing cover

Bulb
retaining
spring

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Your vehicle’s electrical system is
protected by fuses.

If any lights, accessories, or controls don’t
work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.

If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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▼ Fuse Replacement

If the electrical system doesn’t work, first
inspect fuses on the driver’s side.

1. Turn off the ignition switch and other

switches.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

3. Pull the fuse straight out .

4. Inspect it and replace if it’s blown.

5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,

and make sure it fits tightly. If it
doesn’t, have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer install it.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the RADIO circuit.

Fuses

Fuse panel cover

Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.

Normal

Blown

CAUTION

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Owner Maintenance

If the headlights or other electrical
components don’t work and the fuses in
the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block
under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced. Follow these steps:

1. Turn off the ignition switch and all

other switches.

2. Remove the fuse block cover.

3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new

one of the same rating.

When replacing the 100A fuse:

1. Turn off the ignition switch.

2. Remove the negative battery terminal.

3. Remove the A nuts.

4. Lift the fuse block and remove the B

bolts.

5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the

same rating

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fuse block cover

Normal

Blown

100A fuse

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▼ Fuse Panel Description

Fuse block (Engine compartment)

DESCRIPTION

FUSE

RATING

PROTECTED

COMPONENT

EGI INJ

30A

Fuel injection

system

DEFOG

40A

Rear window

defroster

—

MAIN

100A

For protection of

all circuits

IG KEY

30A

RADIO,

SUNROOF,

TURN, METER,

ENGINE,

POWER

WINDOW,

WIPER fuses,

Ignition system

HEATER

40A

Heater, Air

conditioner

DESCRIPTION

FUSE

RATING

PROTECTED

COMPONENT

BTN

40A

TAIL, STOP,

ROOM, DOOR

LOCK,

HAZARD,

POWER SEAT

fuses

COOLING

FAN

30A

Cooling fan

AD FAN

30A

Additional fan

(ABS)

60A

Antilock brake

system

TAIL

15A

Taillights,

Parking lights,

Dashboard

illumination,

License plate

lights, Switches

illumination

HORN

15A

Horn

Mazda 626 (2002 year). Instruction - part 13