9. Battery; Anti-lock Braking System; Traction Control System*- Page 10

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

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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