Instruction Manual Mazda 626 (3rd and 4th gen)

Introduction to the Mazda 323 (3rd and 4th generation) Owner's Manual
Here are some maintenance tips to ensure your car stays in good condition and running smoothly. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, empty the fuel filter of water at...

Instrument cluster
1. Coolant temperature gauge 2. Fuel gauge with reserve indicators, yellow 3. Engine oil pressure gauge, excess pressure 4. Left turn signal indicator light, green 5....

Indicator lamp symbols
Functional lamps High beams are on Preheating Warning signal lamps (should go out when the engine is running) The battery is not charging The brake fluid level drops...

Starting and stopping the engine
Before launch set the parking brake shift the manual transmission to idle, or the automatic transmission to position "P" or "N". Starting a cold engine Turn the ignition...

Key left in steering wheel lock reminder signal
Your Mazda is equipped with an audible reminder to remind you when the key is left in the steering wheel lock. The signal sounds if the front door of the car is opened...

Electric windows
To operate the power windows, the key in the steering wheel lock must be in the "ON(II)" position. The passenger windows are controlled from the center console. Caution!...

Front seats
Installing the driver's seat 1. Adjusting the headrest height. 2. Setting the lumbar support angle. 3. Adjusting the backrest angle. 4. Adjusting the seat cushion angle....

Vertical installation of headrests
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower the headrest, press it down until it stops. Carefully! To reduce the risk of injury to the head and neck area, do not operate...

Adjusting the backrest angle
Caution: To reduce the risk of slipping out of your seat belt and, consequently, serious injury in the event of a collision, do not recline your seat more than...

Installing lumbar support
(is located only in the driver's seat) To adjust the lumbar support, press the handle located on the inside of the chair back. The lumbar support can be adjusted to 3...

Adjusting the seat cushion angle
(for driver's seat only) The angle of the chair cushion can be adjusted. To adjust the angle of the pillow, rotate the button until the pillow is in a comfortable...

Seat height adjustment
(driver's seat only) The height of the chair can be adjusted. 1 To raise the chair, pull the handle up. Once the installation process is complete, simply press the...

Longitudinal movement of the chair
To move the chair forward or backward, press and hold the locking handle on the side of the chair. Move the chair to a comfortable position and release the handle. After...

Adjusting the side holders
(driver's seat only) To adjust the side holders, use the handle located on the inside of the chair back. The side holders are designed to provide more comfortable...

Access to the rear seats
(for 2-door models) (driver's seat) Pull the backrest adjustment handle to tilt the backrest forward. Once the rear seat passengers have taken their seats or exited the...

Heated front seats
Each front seat is equipped with an independent heating control selector switch, which can only be switched on when the key in the steering wheel lock is in the "(II)ON"...

Tray under the seat
(located under the front passenger seat) The tray is located under the front passenger seat and is used to store small items. Note: If you wish, the pallet can be made...

Independently folding rear seats
The rear seatbacks fold forward and down to increase luggage space. To fold the backrest, pull the locking button up and fold the seat forward and down. To adjust the...

Folding rear seats
(for 5-door models) The rear seat backrest can only be folded into the recess after the seat has been raised. Proceed as follows: 1. Remove the headrests. 2. Pull the...

Folding front seats
If your vehicle is equipped with headrests with protrusions. You can recline the front seat fully backwards. 1 Remove the headrests. 2 Move the chair fully forward. 3...

Third seat
To install the chair: 1. Pull the handle and lift the seat up and forward until it locks into place. 2 Pull the flyer and slide the seat cushion forward to install. To...

Steering wheel height adjustment
To change the angle of the steering wheel, push down on the locking device handle located under the steering wheel shaft and position the steering wheel at an angle that...

Seat belt design
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident or in the event of a sudden stop, it is recommended that you always use the seat belts that your vehicle is equipped with....

Front seat safety belts
To fasten your seat belt: 1 Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2 Slowly pull the belt out and place it across the middle of the shoulder and pelvic area. 3 Place the tongue...

Rear seat safety belts
Type A (with a retractor) The rear seat belts are used in the same way as the front seat belts. Type B (without retractor) Position the lower part of the seat belt as...

Trunk lid
To open the trunk, insert the key into the keyhole and turn it clockwise. To close, lower the trunk lid with both hands until it clicks into place. Don't slam the lid....

Rear door
(for 5-door models) To open the tailgate, insert the key into the keyhole and turn it to the right, or press the tailgate remote control button, then pull the handle up...

Refueling
Fuel tank door To open the fuel filler door, lift the remote fuel filler door release button up. (Except station wagons). If for any reason the remote control does not...

Outside rearview mirror
Caution! Do not scrape ice off the mirror, as this may damage its surface. If ice interferes with the mirror's movement, move it. To completely remove ice, use de-icing...

Interior rearview mirror Day/Night
Push the handle forward for daytime driving. Pull the handle back to move at night. In the "night" position, while glare is reduced, rear visibility will be slightly...

Luggage compartment cover
(only for 5-door models) Carefully! Do not place any objects on the lid as they may obscure the rear view and pose a hazard in the event of sudden braking or a...

Instruments and tools
1. Side air vent grilles; 2. Rear window heating switch; 3. Lever for signal lights and turn signals; 4. Instrument cluster; 5. Windscreen wiper and washer fluid lever;...

Steering wheel lock and steering locking device
LOCK (0) - Lock position. When the key is removed, the electrical system does not function. ACC (I) - Unlock position, electrical equipment is ready for operation. ON...

Starting the engine (petrol engine without fuel injection system)
1. Fasten your seat belt. 2. Check if the parking brake is applied. 3. Manual transmission - depress the clutch pedal and move the gear shift lever to neutral position....

Starting the engine (diesel vehicle)
1. Fasten your seat belt. 2. Check if the parking brake is applied. 3. Fully depress the clutch pedal and move the gearshift lever to neutral position. Hold down the...

Power steering system
The power steering uses engine energy. If the engine is not running or if the power steering is not functioning, the car can be steered, but it will require a lot of...

Manual transmission
Note: The safety lock prevents accidental shifting into 5th gear. After moving the lever to the reverse position and starting to move, the gearshift lever should return...

Automatic transmission
For 3- and 4-speed automatic transmission Any movement must be carried out only with the automatic transmission shift lever in position "D". Press the button on the...

Launch on the rise
Press the brake pedal with your left foot and move the automatic transmission selector lever to position "P" or "1", depending on the vehicle load and the steepness of...

Power steering with 4-wheel drive (4WS)
Mazda's 4-wheel-drive (4WS) steering system, which turns the rear wheels depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed, is different from the 2-wheel-drive (2WS)...

Ways to use fuel more efficiently.
Your car's fuel economy depends primarily on how you drive. How, where and when you drive are the main factors that determine the kilometers you spend on each liter of...

Speed control and regulation system
The speed control and regulation system will allow you to automatically control the vehicle speed above 40 km/h. To turn the system on, press the top of the cruise...

Lighting and turn signals. Horn
1. Turning on the lights To turn on the lights, turn the button located on the handle as follows: First mark: Parking lights, license plate light, tail lights, and...

Windscreen washer and wiper lever
1. Windshield wiper To turn on the windshield wiper, push the lever handle down. INT - Intermittent operation mode I - Normal speed II - Increased speed Attention: To...

Dashboard. Instrument cluster
1. Speedometer; 2. Total mileage counter; 3. Daily mileage counter; 4. Trip meter reset button; 5. Turn signal and hazard warning lights; 6. Coolant temperature gauge;...

Double total mileage meter switch
(For electronic digital indication only) The dual trip meter displays two different distances. To switch from meter readings "A" to meter readings "B" or vice versa,...

Turn signal and hazard warning lights
If the indicator lamp does not flash as usual, this indicates damage to the turn signal system. Fix the problem as quickly as possible. Both direction indicator lamps...

Coolant temperature gauge
This device indicates the coolant temperature. Type A - analog indication. If the thermometer needle moves beyond the normal temperature mark, this means the engine is...

Fuel reserve indicator
This sensor indicates the amount of fuel that is in the tank. Tank volume: 2WS: 60 liters 4WS: 57 liters Type A - analog indication Type B - electronic digital...

Control and signal lamps
The indicator lamps light up when the key in the steering wheel lock is turned to the "ON(II)" position (do not start the engine and apply the handbrake). If some...

ABS operation
The ABS system constantly monitors the rotation speed of each wheel. If a wheel is about to lock, the ABS system automatically releases the brake on that wheel. You may...

Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. Caution! Do not allow the engine to operate in the RED ZONE of the tachometer....

Light level switch
(For electronic digital indication only) When the vehicle's brake lights come on, the illumination level of all instruments and the instrument cluster is automatically...

Opening the hood
1. Pull out the hood release button. 2. Lift the safety locking handle and open the hood. 3. Install the retaining rod under the hood. Before closing the hood, place the...

Adjusting the intensity of the instrument cluster lighting
To set a certain intensity of instrument cluster lighting, use the rotary button.

Heated rear view glass
This device clears the rear window from the inside and outside from frost, condensation, and thin ice. Before using the device, start the engine and clear the rear...

Rear window wiper and washer
(for 5-door models and station wagons) The rear window wiper and washer are operated by a switch. Note: If the windshield washer does not function, check the washer...

Digital watch
Function of each key: When the key is in the steering wheel lock position "ACC(I)" or "ON(II)" "RESET": To set the minutes to zero, press the "SET" button. When you...

Headlight washer
Water supply to the headlights is ensured when the headlight washer switch is on and the key in the steering wheel lock is in the "ON(II)" position. Caution! Do not...

Rear fog lights
In foggy conditions or when visibility is poor, turn on your rear fog lights so that your vehicle can be seen by the driver behind you. The rear fog lights do not...

Automatically adjustable suspension
The Automatic Adjustable Damping System (AAS) allows the driver to set the shock absorbers to three modes: soft "SOFT", normal "NORMAL" or sporty "SPORT". Automatic...

Cigarette lighter
To use the cigarette lighter, press it into the socket. The heated cigarette lighter pops out automatically. If the engine is not running and you need to turn on the...

Ashtray
To remove the ashtray, open it as for normal use, press the locking spring tab and remove the ashtray. After using the ashtray, place it back in place. Caution! If you...

Glove compartment
Press the button to open the glove compartment lid. Close the lid by lifting it up sharply. Caution! For your safety, do not drive with the glove compartment lid open.

Center console
To unlock the lid, pull up on the center console button. To open, turn the button to the side. Move the button to the appropriate position to open the gasket or small...

Movable ventilation nozzle
The air flow from the central ventilation nozzle is automatically and alternately directed to the right and left. Press the switch to turn it on. Press again to turn...

Ventilation nozzle for the lower part of the car
This nozzle delivers warm, fresh, or conditioned air (if air conditioning is used) according to the position of the heating system control levers. The air flow and...

Heating and defrosting system
Control panel Type A Air flow control lever The air flow control lever is used to select the direction of air movement. This lever is used to select the operating mode....

Heating regulators
To stop the flow of air from outside Set the ventilation nozzles to position or . Set the ventilation nozzles to position . To ventilate the interior Set the ventilation...

Air conditioning control
To turn on the air conditioner: 1. Set the ventilation nozzle adjustment lever to the position . 2. Set the temperature selection lever to the desired position. 3. Start...

Air conditioner switch
To turn the air conditioner on or off, press the switch button. The indicator light on the switch lights up when the air conditioner is running. Turn on the air...

Ceiling lamp and reading light
Ceiling lamp 1. OFF - The lamp is off. 2. DOOR - The lamp lights up every time the doors are opened. 3. ON - The lamp is turned on. Reading lamp 4. Press - The lamp...

Reading lamps
The lamps are lit individually by pressing on the outside of the frame of each lamp. Press once to light, press again to turn off.

Trunk lighting
(for 5-door models and station wagon body type) To turn on the light in the trunk, open the tailgate (for 5-door models and station wagon body type), then press the...

Retractable tilt-and-telescoping electric sunroof
The sunroof can be opened or closed electrically when the key is in the "ON(II)" position in the steering wheel lock. To open, press the "SLIDE" button. The sunroof can...

Brake pedal
If the service brakes do not function while the vehicle is moving, an emergency stop can be achieved using the parking brake. However, this results in a significant...

Parking brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the handle up. To release the parking brake, lift the handle slightly, press the locking button and lower the handle down until it...

Brake booster
If the brake booster does not function due to the engine stalling or for another reason, you can always stop the car by pressing harder on the brake pedal. The braking...

Brake lining wear signal
When a brake pad wears out, the pad contacts the disc and produces a characteristic noise, thus signaling that the brake pads need to be replaced. Caution! Failure to...

Hazard warning lights
Use your hazard warning lights to warn other road users whenever your vehicle poses a traffic hazard, day or night. They should also be used whenever urgent repairs are...

Jump starting with a spare battery
Carefully! Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. If the following conditions cannot be met, or if you are unsure of the outcome, it is recommended that you...

Air traffic jam
(for vehicles with diesel engines) In the event of an accident, air enters the fuel injection system. It is necessary to remove air from the system as follows: 1. Open...

Towing for launch purposes
(for cars with gasoline (with lead) engine and for vehicles with a diesel engine) Cars with automatic transmission and cars with diesel engines. To prepare a vehicle for...

Towing a car
To avoid damage to the towed vehicle, use appropriate equipment to lift or tow the vehicle. For vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions, release the...

Management in Complex Environments
If driving is difficult due to snow, ice, mud or sand, follow these guidelines: Drive carefully and maintain sufficient distance for braking. Avoid any sudden braking or...

Rocking the car back and forth
If you need to rock the car back and forth to free it from snow, sand, or mud, alternately move the automatic transmission shift lever between the "D" and "R" positions,...

Spare tire, on-board tool, jack, jack handle
(Except for the station wagon body type) Note: To prevent the on-board tool, jack, and its handle from making noise while driving, properly position them in the luggage...

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