engine MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2001 Owners Manual (in English)

Essential Safety Equipment
I Constant Moniloring
The following components of th€
supplemenral reslraint systems are
monitored by a diagnoslic systen:
. SAS unit
. Airbag modules
. Side air bag crash sensors*
. Front se3t belt pretensioners
. Relai,ed wiring
A diagnoslic module continuously
nronilors the systems' readiness. This
begins when lhe ignjtion switch is lumed
to the ON posilion and continues while
the vehicie is being driven.
V Supplemental restraint system
wa.ning light
If the supplemental restaint system is
OK, the SRS wsming llghl cones on
when the ignition switch is tumed to the
ON position or after the engine is cranked.
After aboui 6 seconds it go€s out.
A system malfunction js indicated when
the SRS warning light conslantly flashes,
siays on or doesn t come on at all. If any
of these occur, consult an Authorized
MazdaDealer as soon as possible. The
system may not work in an accident.
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S e V- S e r v i c i n s t h e S upnle4ealaL
Restruint S!stems:
Self-senicing or tampeing with the
sqpkmental resttuint sistems is
dsngercus, An ab bag couA
accidenta r acti,ate or becone
disabkd. This couU .ause seiout
i junes. Never tanper with the
suppleme tal rcstruint slstems and
alwars how a Authoized Mazla
Dealer pe4om. semi.ins and
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Kno*ing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel
I Tilt Whe€l
To change the angle of tbe steering
wheel. stop the vehicle, pull the tili wheel
release lever under the steering column
down, adjus! lhe wheel. lhen push the
release lever up to lock the column.
Afler adjusting. pusb tbe whe€l up and
down to be certain it's locked before
driving.
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Alivays use only a designated Mazda
fuel cap or an approved equivaleni.
available a! Authorized Mazda
Dealers. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the tuel and
emission control systems.It may also
cause the checkengine lighi in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
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Adjusting the Steefins Wheel:
Adjustinq the steeing wheel $,hile
the whitle is moving is dtngercus.
Mot'ing it can wrr easib cause the
diyer to abnptlr tur,t to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of untlot
or an accident. Newr adjust the
steenng *heel white the vehicle is
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Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light cones on when the cap isn't
tightened securely. If the light rernains
on (even after you have tightened the
cap securely, driven, and restarted the
engine several timet. it may indjcate
a different problem. Conlact an
Auftorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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Protecting Your Mazda
Mostpeople lik to sde norer. With an
autatuobile rehicle, that cah be done in
sererat vars ?ah ns lrst dar ofopetutioft.
Prcbablr tops on the li ofcosrefrciercr is
using the risht kiad oJIuel .h1l usine that fuel
Se.tioh 1 explains how ta do this. l'uther, n
discusses proper loadihe atul how to rcspondta wrsual divihg cordnia6. hako
illusltutes wherc inportant rehicl.
inJomation labe ls tur be Joun.l.
Fuel Requhenents 4- 2
Enission Control System 4- 3
Engine Exhaust + 4
Beforo Driving + 6
Break{D Period + 6
Money-Saving Suggesions 4- 7
Special Driving Condilions + E
vehicle Infomation Labels +12
4-l

Protecting Your Mazda
Fuel Requirements
Vebicles with catalyiic converte$ mus!
use ONLY UNLEADED FLEL, which
will reduce exhaust emissions and keep
spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda wiil perform best wirll
regular unleaded fuel havinS an octane
rating (antiknock index) ofat least 87
[(R+M)/2 method].
Fuel with alower rating could cause ihe
emission conirol system to lose
effectiveness.It could also cause engine
knocking and serious engine damage.
U.S. federal law requires thatoctane
ratings be posted on gasoline station
Gasoline blended wlth oxygenaies such
as alcobol or ether compounds are
generally referred to ai oxygenated fuels.
The common gasoline blend that can be
used with yourvehicle is ethanol blended
al no more than 109,.
Casoline containing alcohol, such as
etbanol or methanol, may be morkeled
under the name "Gasohol".
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NEVER USE LEADED FUEL
It is harmful to the cataiytic convener
The lead will accumulate on the
oxygen sensor and the catalyst inside
This will result in a malfunction of
ihe emission control system, causing
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Yofi vehicle can only use oxygenated
fuels containing no more than 1090
ethanol by volume. Damage to your
vehicle may occur when ethanol
exceeds this recommendation, or if
the gasoline conlains any methanol.
Stop using gasohol of any kind ifyour
vehicle engine js perfonning poody.
4-2

Proiecting Your Mazda
Engine Exhaust
(Carbon Monoxide)
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Ignoring lhe following precautions
could cause lead to accumulate on the
catalyst inside the converteror cause
tbe conve(erto getvery hot. Either
condition will damage the convener
and cause poor perfomance.
. USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Don't drive your Mazda with any
sign of engine nalfunclion.
Don't coast wiih the ignltion
Don'tdescend steep grades in gear
widr the ignition switch turned off.
Don't operate the engine athigh
idle for more than 5 minutes.
(Continued)
. Don'! tamper with the emission
conlrol syslem. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician.
. Don'1try to push start orpull-shn
A waRlrnsc
Cafto Monoxde:
E gine erhaust is danserous.This
sas contains cafion nonoxAe GO),trhich is colorless,odo ess,and
poisonous. When inhaled, it can
cause loss ofconsciousness and
death. If rou sneA exhaust gas
inside ron whicle,keepa vindows
full! open and co tact dn Authorized
M azda D e ale r im n e diat e lr.

Protecting Your Maz da
Awnnvtuc
ExhaustGas in Enclosed Area:
Running the engine inside a,t
enclosed arca,such as a garuse, is
dangercus. Exhaust gas, which
eontains poisono us ca.bon
honoidq couu easil! enter the
cabin. Loss of consciousness or ewn
death coul.l o.cur. Do,t't run theetgine when i side an encloseduea.
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Idling *'ith the Windows Chsed:
Ethaust gas is dangerout. Whenjour vehicle is stopped with the
wittdotrs closed and the engine
runnins fot a lons nne in an open
area, ethaust gas, which contains
pohonous carbon monoidq couw
e ter the cabi . Loss of
consciousness or even death couw
occur. OWn the windows or anjust
the heatirg o. tooling srstem to druw
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Snov, Blocking the EfidustGas:
Running the engine when a vehick
is stopped in deep snow is dangetuus.
The exhaust pipe couA be blocked bt
the Nno alloving exhaust gas to
enter the cabin. Becawe exhoust gas
contains pokono s cafton
no oxide, anrone in the cabin couw
be injurcd ot kitkd. Cteat the snot
fron underneath a d around rourrehicle b.forc sbrting the engine.

Protecting Your Mrzdg
Before Driving
I Belore Getting In
. Be sure the windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights a.re clean.
. Inspect inllation pressures and
condition of tires-
. Look under the vebicle for any sign of
. If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.
I After Getting In
. Are all doors closed and locked?
. Are tbe inside and outside mirors
adj'rsGd?
. Is everyone seat belt faslened?
. Do all the lights work?
. Check all gauges.
. Check all waming lights when the
ignition switch is lumed 1() the ON
posirion.
. Release ihe parking brake and make
sure the brate waming lighlgoes off
Always be lhoroughly f:rmiliar with your
Mazda.
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the firs! 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the peformance.
economy, and life of your Mazda.
. Don'trace the engine.
. Don't maintain one consiantspeed for
long.
. Donl drive constantly at full th.ottle
or high engine rpm for exlended
. Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
. Avoid full throule starts.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolanl,
brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid. and
other fluid levels shouldbe inspected
daily, weekly, or at refueling,
dependjng on the fluid. See
Maintenance, Section 8.
4-6

Protecting Your Mrzda
Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazdadetermines
how far it will travel on a tank offuel.
Use these suggestions 1o help save noney
. Avoid long warm ups. Once rhe
engme runs smoothly. begin driving.
Keep tbe wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
Slow down when driving in
crosswinds and headwinds.
Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
mainlenance schedule (page 8-3) and
have an Authorized Mazda Dealerpefbrm inspections and sewicing.
Use the air condiiioner only when
Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the lires properly inflated.
Don'l carry unnecessary weight.
Don't rest your foot on tbe brake pedal
while driving.
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Coasting:
Tuning off the engine to coast down
ahi b dangercus.Thk causes the
toss oI power steenng and power
bruke control. AnJ lnss of stee.ing or
bruking contnl could @use an
actident New. turn off the engine
and coast dot'n a hill.
4-7

Protecting Your Mazda
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spiatiaglLcMElls:
When the vehicle b stuck, spinni g
the wheels tt high speed h
ddngetuus.The spinning tirc couw
orefieat and explode.This couu
cause seioui injuies. Don't spin the
wheels at nore than 56 kt tlh (35
nph), ond don't allot!' anlone to
sta d behi d a wheel when pushing
I Winter Driving
. Carry emergency gear. including tlre
chains. window scraper. flares, a snall
shovel,jumper cables, and a small bag
. Ask a Mazda dealer !o pedorm the
following precautions.
. Have the proper ratio of dntifreeze in
. Inspecl rhe battery and irs cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
. Use only cold-wea$er engine oil
(page 8 16).
. Inspect ihe ignition systen for damage
and loose conneclions.
. Use washerfluid made wiih
antifreeze-but don t use engine
coolanl antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8 27).
. Donl use the parking brake if il might
freeze. Insiead. shifr to P wirh an
automatic transaxle and to I orR with
a manual iransaxle. Block the rear
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Too much rocking nay cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and lire
damage.
4-9

Protecting Your Mtzda
V Snow tires
1.6 and 2.0-liter engines
Your vehicle is originally equipped witi
all season radials designed to be used all
year around.In some exfeme c]imates
you may find itnecessary to replace them
with snow ftes during the winier monlhs
to furlher improve tr3ction on snow and
I.8-liter engine
Your vehicle is originally equipped with
summer iires designed for optimurn
traclion on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, you may find it necessa.'y
10 replace the original equipnenl lires
lith snow lires, during the winter monfts.
Use snow tircs on all four wh€€ls.
Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 npl).
Inflate snow tires 28 kPa (0.3 kgflcmz, 4
psi) more tlran reconnended on the tire
4-10
pressure label (driver's doot, but never
nore than the rnaxinun cold-tire
pressure sbown on lhe tires-
NOTE
Check out local regulaiions befbre
using studded tires.
V Tire chains
Check tocal regulations befbre using tire
Install the chains on the front lires.
Don't use chains on the rear tires.
Use only sAE Class "S" chains, and
To install the chains:
1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain
bands will scratch ihem.
2. Secure the chains on the front rires as
tightly as possible. Always tbllow the
chain manufacturer instructions.
3. Retighten the chains after driving
l/2-l km (1/4 l/2 mile).
Awlnlutle
MLri eTire Trtet:
Using tircs dwrent in size orDpe k
dangercus. Yow vehicle hatu ittg
coul.l be greatl! affected an.l resuh
in an accident. Use onlt the sane
size a d trpe nfts (snow, radial, or
no -rudiat) on a iour vheets.