air condition MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2002 (in English) User Guide

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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Overheating
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience power loss,
or you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.
If this happens:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
Apply the parking brake.
3. Turn off the air conditioner.4. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Don’t go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine. Then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position without
starting the engine.
The radiator cooling fans will start to
cool the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools. If this doesn’t lower the
temperature, stop the engine and let it
cool.
5. Check the coolant level.
If it’s low, look for leaks in the radiator
hoses and connections, heater hoses
and connections, radiator, and water
pump.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking, stop the engine
and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious, carefully
add coolant as required (page 8-14).
Overheating
Steam from Overheated Engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you. Open the hood
ONLY after steam is no longer
escaping from the engine.
WARNING
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant
reservoir
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Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction
................................................................................. 8- 2
Introduction ............................................................................. 8- 2
Scheduled Maintenance
.............................................................. 8- 3
Scheduled Maintenance (Except Chile) .................................. 8- 3
Scheduled Maintenance (Chile) .............................................. 8- 6
Owner Maintenance
.................................................................... 8- 8
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................. 8- 8
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8- 9
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-10
Engine Oil ................................................................................ 8-11
Engine Coolant ........................................................................ 8-14
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-16
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-18
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) ........................................... 8-18
Washer Fluid ............................................................................ 8-20
Body Lubrication ..................................................................... 8-21
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-21
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-22
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-25
Tires ......................................................................................... 8-26
Light Bulbs .............................................................................. 8-30
Fuses ........................................................................................ 8-39
Appearance Care
......................................................................... 8-43
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ..................... 8-43
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-45
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-48
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Emission control and related systems
The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to
efficient engine operation. Don’t tamper with them.
All inspections and adjustments must be made by a qualified technician. We strongly
recommend that all servicing related to these systems be done by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
I
: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace
*1: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*2: Replacement of the timing belt is required at every 100,000 km (60,000 miles). Failure to replace the timing
belt may result in damage to the engine.
*3: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter more often
than recommended intervals.
a) Driving in dusty conditions.
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
c) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
*4: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, inspect and if necessary, clean or replace the air filter
more often than the recommended intervals.
Scheduled Maintenance (Chile)
NOTE
•After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
•As the result of visual examination or functional measurement of a system’s
operation (performance), correct, clean, or replace as required. (Inspect, and if
necessary replace the air filter)
Maintenance
Interval
Maintenance
ItemNumber of months or km (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
×1000 Km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
(×1000 Miles) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72) (78) (84) (90) (96)
Engine valve clearance
Ins
pect every 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months
Idle speedIIIIIIII
Fuel filterRRRR
Spark plugsRRRRR
Evaporative system (if installed)
IIIIIIII
Drive belts*
1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine timing belt*2Replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles)
Engine oil*3RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Oil filter*3RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling systemIIIIIIII
Engine coolant
Re
place every 2 years
Air filter*4IRIRIRIR
Fuel line and hosesIIIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
I
: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace
L
: Lubricate T
: Tightenan
*5: If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
*6: This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper
blades), and power windows.
Maintenance
Interval
Maintenance
ItemNumber of months or km (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
×1000 Km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
(×1000 Miles) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72) (78) (84) (90) (96)
E.G.R. system (if installed)IIIIIIII
Battery electrolyte level
and specific gravityIIIIIIII
Brake and clutch pedalsIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and
connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake fluid*
5I I IRI I IRI I IRI I IR
Clutch fluidIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking brakeIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power brake unit and hosesIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Drum brakesIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid and linesIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and gear
housingIIIIIIII
Steering linkage, tie rod ends and
armsIIIIIIII
Manual transaxle oilRR
Automatic transaxle fluid levelIIII III
Automatic transaxle fluid
RRR
Front and rear suspension and
ball jointsIIII
Driveshaft dust bootsIIII
Exhaust system heat shieldsIIII
Wheel nutsTTTTTTTT
Bolts and nuts on chassis and
bodyTTTTTTTT
All electrical system
*6 IIIIIIII
Headlight alignmentIIIII
Body condition (for rust,
corrosion and perforation)Ins
pect annually
Tires
(including spare tire, with
inflation pressure adjustment)IIIIIIII
Hinges and catchesLLLLLLLL
Road testIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it’s properly
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (60 psi).

Replacing a Wheel
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
•Don’t use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
•The temporary spare tire has a tread
life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
depending on road conditions and
driving habits.
•When the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary
spare.
CAUTION
Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
vehicle.
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect
•Tire fit
•Wheel and bearing life
•Ground clearance
•Snow-chain clearance
•Speedometer calibration
•Headlight aim
•Bumper height
WARNING
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 HEATER 40 A Heater
2 (ABS) 60 AAntilock brake
system, For
protection of
various circuits
3 IG KEY 60 AFor protection of
various circuits
4 (PTC) 30 A—
5 (GLOW) 40 A—
6—— —
7COOLING
FA N30 A Cooling fan
8 BTN 40 AInterior lights,
Power door lock
9 (AD FAN) 30 AAdditional
cooling fan for air
conditioner
10INJ OR
FIP30 AEngine control
unit
11 (A/C) 10 A Air conditionerDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
12 (ST.SIG) 10 A Starter signal
13 HORN 15 A Horn
14 HAZARD 15 AHazard warning
flashers
15 TAIL 15 A Taillights
16(HEAD
C/U)7.5 AFor protection of
various circuits
17 (FOG) 15 A—
18 (FOG) 15 A Fog lights
19 STOP 15 A Brake lights
20 HEAD-R 15 A Headlight-right
21 HEAD-L 15 A Headlight-left
22—— —
23 HEAD HI 15 A—
24 MAIN 100 AFor protection of
all circuits
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Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Fuse panel (Driver’s side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1(S/WRM) 15 AFor protection of
various circuits
2 (H/CLN) 20 AFor protection of
various circuits
3 (RADIO) 15 A Audio system
4 (A/C) 15 A Air conditioner
5 (R.WIPER) 10 AFor protection of
various circuits
6—— —
7—— —
8 ROOM 10 AInterior lights,
Trunk light,
Luggage
compartment light
9(MIRR
DEF)10 A—
10—— —
11(DOOR
LOCK)30 A Power door lock
12 (P/WIND) 30 A—DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
13 WIPER 20 AWindshield wiper
and washer
14 ENGINE 10 AEngine control
unit
15 METER 10 A Instrument cluster
16—— —
17 (P/WIND) 30 A Power windows
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

We i g h t s
Sedan
Hatchback

Air Conditioner
ItemModel
1.6-liter engine 1.8 and 2.0-liter engines
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) 1,653 kg (3,644 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 850 kg (1,874 lb) 883 kg (1,947 lb)
Rear 760 kg (1,675 lb) 780 kg (1,720 lb)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)Manual transaxle 1,638 kg (3,611 lb)
Automatic transaxle 1,662 kg (3,664 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)FrontManual transaxle 863 kg (1,903 lb)
Automatic transaxle
887 kg (1,955 lb)
Rear 780 kg (1,720 lb)
CW (Curb Weight)Manual transaxle 1,232 kg (2,716 lb)
Automatic transaxle 1,247 kg (2,749 lb)
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
R-134a 0.6 kg (21.2 oz)
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