MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2001 Owners Manual (in English)

In Case of an Emergency
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Connecting to Negative Terminal:
Comecti g the end of the second
cable to the nesatn'e Q teminat of
the distharged batteA is dangemus.
A spark couu.aase the gas sround
the battery to explode and injure
someone. Connect the cable to apoi t awa! from the battery.
Comect cables in nDnerical orderdd di$onnect in EveN orde.
l. Make sure the boosier battery is 12 V
and ftat its negative rreminal isgrounded.
2. If re booster battery is in anothervehicle, don'tallow the vehicles totouch. Turn off the engine of tl)evehicle with the booster battery and allunnecessary electrical loads in both
3. Connect llle jumper cables in the exact
sequence as in the illustration,
(1) Connectone end ofa cable to thepositive terminal on the discharged
battery ('.
(2) Auach dle o$er end to $e pos_irive
terminal on fte boosler batEry (E).
(3) Connect one end of the oth€r cableto the negative lerminal of thebooster battery (9.
(4) Connect the orher end to a solid,starionary, exposed melallic point(for example, dre engine hanger)away from the discharged battery
4. Stan the engine of the booster vehicle
and run it a f€w minul€s- Then startlbe engine of the other vehicle.
5. W}len finished, carefuliy disconnectlhe cables in the reverse orderdescribed in Step 3.
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Co,tecting.IvnpelteabkJba
Moing Pad:
Connecting ajumper cablz ear or
to a moving part is dangemus. The
cable couu get caught when the
engine starts and cause seious
i4urr, Never connect a jumper coblc
to o. near on! parl that motes.
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In Cas€ of an En€.sency
Fuses
I Push-Starting
You can't start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
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You shouldn't push-start a vehicle
that has a manual transaxle, It can
damage the emission control system,
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Towinqal?LieklalaalL
Towing a ,ehicle to start it is
dangercus. The vehi.le being towed
couuswsefotwa vrhen its ensine
starts, causinq the t$,o vehictes to
co ide. The occupantt couu be
i jured- Never to*' a I'ehble to staft
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Your vehicle's electrical system is
If any lighls, accessories, or controls
don't work, inspect the appropdaie
circuit protector. If a fuse has blown. the
inside element will b€ melted.
tf the sarne fuse blows asain, avoid using
that system and consull an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
I Fuse Replacement
If the electricai sysrem doesn 1 work, first
inspect fuses on the driver's sid€.
I - Tum off the ignilion switch and other
2. Open the fuse panel.
3. Pull rhe fuse straightoutwith rhe fuse
puller provided on.he fuse panel.
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Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
.{. lnspect it and replace ifit blown.
5. Push in anew fuse of the same rating,
and make sure it fits tightly. If it
doesn't, have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer insiall it.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one of
the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation. such as the
RADIO c;cuit.
If the headlights or other electrical
componenls don work and lhe iuses in
the cabin are OK. inspect rhe fuse block
under the hood.Ifafuse is blown, il must
be replaced. Follow th€se steps:
1. Tum off the ignition switch and all
2. To remove the fuse btock cover,
unhook it a:rd lift up on tbe side with
dle tab.
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3. Ifa fuse is blown, replace it with a
new one of the srune rating.
When replacing the 100A fuse:
l. Turn off the ignilion switch.
2. Renove the negative baatery terminal.
3. Remove nuts A and B.
zl. Lift fte fuse block and remove the C
bolts-
5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the
same mting.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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In Case of an Emergency
I Fuse Panel DescriDtion
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DESCRIPTIONFUSDRA1.INGPROTECIED COMPONDNT
HEATER
2(ABS)For pmrection of vanons ci(uirs*
lIC KEYlor pole.lio of veious cimiB
5(CLOw)
6
COOLINC30A
BTNInlerior lights, Power dooi lock+
9Addrtronrl rool,ng lan for r'r rondirion.r'
INJORFIP
(r'JC)
(sTsrc)
HORN
TAIL
(HEADC U)Foi piote.rion of vfjos c;cuits
(FOC)For protecion of vdious cncuns
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DESCRIPIIONFUSERATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
STOP
20HEAD R
21HEAD.L
22
23
24MAINFor pmErim ofall circuis

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V Fuse panel (Driver's side)
DESCRIPNONIAISD RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
(s/
RM)For pmleclion of vdious .ircuirs
2(wcLN)20AFor proleclion of vrious ci(uiti
l(RADIO)
(A/C)
5(R.WIPER)Fo! prolection of ! anous circu i ts
Inlenor teis, Tnni lighc
(DOOR LOCX)
12(" wtND)
tlWIPERwindshield wipes and wdher
ENCINE
t5METER
(P/WIND)
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In Case of an Emergency
Towing
We recommend thal towing b€ done only
by an Authorized MazdaDealer ora
commercial tow truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Sta€ and
local laws nust be followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
front wheels off the ground. Ifexcessive
damage or other conditions prevent ihis,
Wlen towing with the rear wheels on lhe
ground. release the parking brake.
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Don't 1ow the vehicle backward with
dnving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal danage to the
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Donl tow with sling tlpe equipnent-
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

In Case of an Emergency
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The towing hook should be used
only in an emergency (to get tbe
vehicle out ofaditch or a snow
bank, for example).
When using the towing book,
always pull ihe cable or chah in a
slraighl direclion *ith respeci to
the hook. Apply no sideways force.
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Don't use the hook loops und€r ihe
ftont and rear for lowing. They are
designed ONLY for tying down the
vehicle when it's being transported.
Using th€m for towing will damage

ln Cas€ ofan Emergency
Flat Tire
I Tire, Jack, Jack Handle, and Tool Storage