1. Console; 7. Jack; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features - Page 8

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

Climate

Controls

Console/

Trunk

Quick Tips

Mazda

626

page 14
page 15

Revised January 14, 2002

1. Console
2. Parking-brake lever

To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly while
depressing button at front of
lever, lower hand brake lever

3. Cup holder
4. Storage bin

Tip: Accessory socket 
located in center console 
under coin holder

Trunk

To open: Use key or remote 
keyless entry fob

Remote trunk release,

see Driver’s View

5. Trunk security switch

OFF = trunk only opens 
with primary key

= trunk unlocked; 

normal operation

6. Spare tire/tool bag

Stored under panel in trunk

Temporary spare tire

Do not exceed 50 mph
To change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual

7. Jack

Stored behind right rear panel

8. Rear seatback lock

To disable/enable folding seats
move knob to lock/unlock

Split rear folding seatback*

To fold: Unfasten the lap 
portion of the rear center seat
belt, pull release knob, push
seatback down
To return and lock: Push 
seatback firmly until latched,
re-attach center belt

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2

3

4

5

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7

6

1. Fan control

Rotate knob between

(OFF)

and 

4 

(HIGH)

2. Temperature control

Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise

3.

= air to dash

4.

= air to dash and floor

5.

= air to floor

6.

= air to floor and

windshield

7.

= air to windshield

(defrost)

8. A/C*

= air conditioner

Press to turn on/off

9.

= recirculated air

Press on/off; use for 
maximum heating/cooling or
to keep outside odors out

Warning: Do not use
position in cold weather, 
windows may fog and 
hamper vision

Oscillating center air vents,

see Driver’s View

Control positions for 
maximum defrost

Fan to maximum, temperature to
maximum hot,

selected

Tips: To help prevent 
windshield fogging in humid
weather, select

before 

starting engine
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the 
front seats may interfere with 
air flow to the rear

MAX A/C

0

1

2

3

4

A/C

1

2

3

4

5

6

9

8

7

*Denotes optional equipment

Interior luggage 
compartment 
release*

Allows you to escape
should you become
locked in trunk

To open: Pull “T” handle; “T” 
handle will glow if it has been
exposed to light

PULL