Neutral ; 5. Storage; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features - Page 6

I N T E R I O R   L I G H T S

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Interior

Lights

Transmission

Quick Tips

Mazda

626

page 10
page 11

Revised January 14, 2002

ON   DOOR   OFF

2

1

4

3

3 4

5

6 7 4

4

3

3

5

Automatic transmission*
P 

=

Park

To move gearshift from Park: Press
firmly on brake pedal, then press
release button (

1

) on gearshift

R 

=

Reverse

N 

=

Neutral 

No gear engaged

D (Overdrive)

For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automatically

Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional 
gear change

D (Overdrive Off)

Press (

2

) to disengage/engage

overdrive
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking, stops
3rd-4th gear cycling

2 

=

Second

Provides extra power and
increased engine braking 
Use to reduce wheel spin when
starting on slippery surfaces

1 

=

Low

Use for engine braking when 
second gear is not sufficient

Manual transmission*

Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears

WARNINGS: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a stand still while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life

1
2

1. Interior light
2. Interior light switch

ON = light always on
DOOR = light on when 
door open
OFF = light always off

Illuminated visor mirrors

Mirrors lighted when covers open;
off when closed

3. Map/reading light
4. Map/reading light switch

Press on/off

5. Storage

Press lip forward to open

6. Sunroof tilt switch*

Press rear of switch to tilt rear
of sunroof
Press front of switch to close

7. Sunroof slide switch*

Press rear of switch to open
sunroof
Press front of switch to close

*Denotes optional equipment