MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2002 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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Light Bulbs
License plate lights Front side-marker lights
Overhead lights/Map lights Sedan
Headlights
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Rear side-marker lights
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License plate lightsFront side-marker lights
Overhead lights/Map lights
Headlights
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/TaillightsHatchback
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Your Mazda’s headlights have replaceable
halogen bulbs.
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Sedan
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
rear of the headlight body.
3. Detach the electrical connector from
the bulb by pulling it to the rear.
4. Pull off the sealing cover.
5. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
6. Swing the retaining spring out and
away to free the headlight bulb.
7. Carefully remove the headlight bulb
from the socket by pulling it straight
back.
8. Replace the bulb.
Handling Halogen Bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never touch the glass portion of the
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.
Children and Halogen Bulbs:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children.
WARNING
Sedan
Hatchback
Headlight low beamDo not touch the glass surface
Headlight main beam
Sealing cover
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9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Hatchback
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the bulbs in the
rear of the headlight body.
(Low beam bulb)
3. Detach the electrical connector from
the bulb by pulling it to the rear.
4. Pull off the sealing cover.5. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
6. Swing the retaining spring out and
away to free the headlight bulb.
7. Carefully remove the headlight bulb
from the socket by pulling it straight
back.
8. Replace the bulb.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
(High beam bulb)
10.Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Carefully remove the headlight bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
NOTE
•When reinstalling the sealing cover,
make sure faces up.
•Use the protective cover and carton
to dispose of the old bulb promptly
out of the reach of children.
NOTE
•When reinstalling the sealing cover,
make sure faces up.
•Use the protective cover and carton
to dispose of the old bulb promptly
out of the reach of children.
Sealing cover
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11.Remove the bulb from the electrical
connector by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the bulb upward.
12.Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of removal.
NOTE
Use the protective cover and carton to
dispose of the old bulb promptly out of
the reach of children.
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Replacing a Bulb (Front)
To replace the fog light bulbs, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To replace the front side-marker light bulbs (Hatchback), contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Front turn signal lights/Parking lightsFront side-marker lights
Sedan
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Replacing a Bulb (Interior)
Overhead light (Type B)
Map lights (Type B)Map lights (Type A)
Overhead light (Type A)
Overhead light (Type C)Luggage compartment light
(Hatchback)
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Replacing a Bulb (Rear)
Rear bulb access
(Sedan)
To replace the turn signal light, brake
light/taillight, side-marker light or reverse
light bulb, the trunk end trim must be
removed and the inside cover must be
partially opened.
1. Pull the center section of the plastic
retainer and remove the retainers and
the trunk end trim.
2. Remove the inside cover’s plastic
retainers and partially open the inside
cover.(Hatchback)
To replace the turn signal light, brake
light/taillight or reverse light bulb, remove
the caps and the cover.
Jack cover
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Brake lights/Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
High-mount brake light (Sedan) License plate lights
Trunk light (Sedan)
Sedan
Sedan
Hatchback
Hatchback Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
Sedan
To replace the high-
mount brake light bulb,
contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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