engine coolant MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2002 (in English) User Guide

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Maintenance and Care
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Owner Maintenance
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.

When Refueling
•Brake and clutch fluid level (page 8-16)
•Engine coolant level (page 8-14)
•Engine oil level (page 8-11)
•Washer fluid level (page 8-20)

At Least Monthly
•Tire inflation pressures (page 8-27)

At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
•Automatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-18)
•Power steering fluid level (page 8-18)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical
ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
•Air filter (page 8-21)
•Engine coolant (page 8-14)
•Engine oil (page 8-12)
Owner Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Engine Compartment Overview
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle)
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Battery
Fuse block
Engine coolant reservoir
Air filter
Cooling system cap Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filter 1.6-liter engine
1.8 and 2.0-liter enginesEngine oil-filler cap
Power steering
fluid reservoir
Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle)
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Battery
Fuse block
Engine coolant reservoir
Air filter Cooling system cap Engine oil filter Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Power steering
fluid reservoir
Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Inspecting Coolant Level
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year—at the beginning of the
winter season—and before traveling
where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the FULL and LOW
marks on the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.If it’s at or near LOW, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and to
bring the level to FULL.
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Changing Coolant
Change coolant according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).
Engine Coolant
Hot Engine:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Don’t
inspect the coolant system or add
coolant when the engine is hot.
WARNING
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly.
•Use only soft (demineralized) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant’s effectiveness.
•Don’t add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
•The engine has aluminum parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
•DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. DO NOT MIX alcohol
or methanol with the coolant. This
could damage the cooling system.
•Don’t use a solution that contains
more than 60 % antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
For mixture percentage:
To change coolantManual transaxle
1. Remove the cooling system cap.
2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen
the radiator drain plug and drain the
coolant into a suitable container.
3. With the drain plug loose but not fully
removed, flush out the system with
running water.
4. Drain the system completely and
retighten the plug. Add as much
ethylene-glycol-based coolant and
water as necessary to provide freezing
and corrosion protection.
5. In extremely cold climates, add the
amount recommended in the coolant
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Run the engine at idle with the cooling
system cap off. Slowly add additional
coolant if necessary.
7. At this point, wait until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature;
then depress the accelerator two or
three times. Add more coolant, if
necessary, until the system is full.
8. Install the cooling system cap. Inspect
all connections for leaks. Inspect the
level in the coolant reservoir one more
time.
ProtectionVolume
Antifreeze
solutionWa t e r
Above −
16°C (3°F) 35% 65%
Above −
26°C (−
15°F) 45 55
Above −
40°C (−
40°F) 55 45
Removing the Cooling System Cap:
Removing the cooling system cap or
drain plug while the engine is
running or hot is dangerous. This
might lead to cooling system and
engine damage and could result in
serious injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam. Turn off the engine
and wait until it’s cool. Even then, be
very careful when removing the cap
or drain plug. Wrap a thick cloth
around it and slowly turn it
counterclockwise to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure escapes.
When you’re sure all the pressure is
gone, press down on the cap — still
using a cloth — turn the cap, and
remove it.
WARNING
Loosen
LoosenTighten
Tighten
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Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Automatic transaxle
1. Remove the cooling system cap.
2. Only when the engine is cool, remove
the radiator drain plug and drain the
coolant into a suitable container.
3. Flush out the system with running
water.
4. Drain the system completely. Insert
and tighten the plug. Add as much
ethylene-glycol-based coolant and
water as necessary to provide freezing
and corrosion protection.
5. In extremely cold climates, add the
amount recommended in the coolant
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Run the engine at idle with the cooling
system cap off. Slowly add additional
coolant if necessary.
7. At this point, wait until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature;
then depress the accelerator two or
three times. Add more coolant, if
necessary, until the system is full.
8. Install the cooling system cap. Inspect
all connections for leaks. Inspect the
level in the coolant reservoir one more
time.

Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the
same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept at MAX.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and clutch
linings. If it is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch system inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Loosen
Loosen Tighten
Tighten
Brake/Clutch Fluid
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

Dimensions
ItemUnit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil1.6-liter engineWith oil filter replacement 3.2 3.4 2.8
Without oil filter
replacement3.0 3.2 2.6
1.8 and 2.0-liter
enginesWith oil filter replacement 3.5 3.7 3.1
Without oil filter
replacement3.3 3.5 2.9
Coolant1.6-liter engineWith heater 6.0 6.3 5.3
Without heater 5.5 5.8 4.8
1.8 and 2.0-liter
enginesWith heater 7.5 7.9 6.6
Without heater 6.9 7.3 6.1
Transaxle oilManual transaxle 2.7 2.9 2.4
Automatic transaxle 7.2 7.6 6.3
Fuel tank1.6-liter engine 50 13.2 (US gal) 11.0 (Imp gal)
1.8 and 2.0-liter engines 55 14.5 (US gal) 12.1 (Imp gal)
ItemModel
Sedan Hatchback
Overall length 4,450 mm (175.2 in) 4,331 mm (170.5 in)
Overall width 1,705 mm (67.1 in) 1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Overall height 1,410 mm (55.5 in) 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Front tread 1,470 mm (57.9 in) 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Rear tread 1,470 mm (57.9 in) 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Wheelbase 2,610 mm (102.8 in) 2,610 mm (102.8 in)
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Index
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
D
Door Locks ......................................... 3-6
Driving In Flooded Area
.................. 4-10
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-6
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-12
Break-in period
........................... 4-6
Driving in flooded area
............. 4-10
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-7
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-7
Trailer towing
........................... 4-11
Winter driving
............................. 4-8
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-15
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-15
Jump-starting
............................ 7-15
Push-starting
............................. 7-17
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-18
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant
...................................... 8-14
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-4
Hood release
............................. 3-18
Oil
............................................. 8-11
Overheating
............................... 7-13
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Coolant
Overheating
............................... 7-13
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-22
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-4
Exterior Care
.................................... 8-45
F
Flasher
Hazard warning
.........................5-38
Headlights
.................................5-33
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-7
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids
Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
.....................8-8
Fog Lights
........................................5-34
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front Seats
..........................................2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap
.......................3-17
Gauge
........................................5-23
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-39
Panel description
.......................8-41
Replacement
..............................8-39
G
Gauges ..............................................5-20
Glove Box
........................................6-39
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................5-38
Hazardous Driving
.............................4-7
Headlights
Control
......................................5-33
Flashing
.....................................5-33
High-low beam
..........................5-33
On reminder
..............................5-33
Hood Release
....................................3-18
Horn
..................................................5-38
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