U N D E R H O O D
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips
Mazda
626
page 18
page 19
Revised October 27, 2000
1. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature, fill to
MAX mark
3. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and at
operating temperature; fluid
level should be between
F
and
L
marks on dipstick
4. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-30/10W-30
depending on temperature
5. Air filter
6. Automatic transmission
fluid dipstick*
Check with engine on at
operating temperature; fluid
level should be within cross-
hatched area/between top two
notches on dipstick
7. Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
8. Fuse block
9. Battery
10. Hood latch
Push hood latch to the left,
open hood
11. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between
F
and
L
lines when cold
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; remove only when safe
10
9
11
3
2
7
8
6
5
4
10
11
1
1
5
9
4
2
3
7 8
6
Break-in period
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
Tip: Follow same procedures
with overhauled engine or
when brakes are replaced
Anti-lock Braking System
(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
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
ABS self test*
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal
Traction Control System*
Automatically applies and releases
brakes to prevent excessive wheel
spin at all speeds, especially when
accelerating on slippery surfaces
Tire economy and tips
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
Tire pressure
Decal on the edge of the driver’s
door provides tire pressure
information
Snow chains
Install only on front tires; install
as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically
WARNING: Use only SAE Class
“S” chains
2.5-liter V6
2.0-liter 4-cylinder
*Denotes optional equipment
Gasoline
Unleaded
regular
87-octane
minimum
16.9-gallon/
64.0-liter tank
