fuel MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2001 Owners Manual (in English)

Knowing Your Mazda
Secutu, tokes ftanr foths and b very
ituportant to a\9aer aad tc4pants. Sedioh 3descibes the saJe \|a! to use roul Mazda:
kq,s, locks, ||indows aa.l intetiot lightiag.
Kels 3- 2
D@rlocks 3- 2
Keyless En|r) Slstem 3 6
Powerwindows 3ll
Trunk Lid 3-14
Trunk Release Handle 3 16
Hood Release 3'18
Fuel'FillerLid 3- 19
Fuel-FiUercap 319
srer'ng wheel 3-20
MiroF 3-21
Sunroof 3-24
Interior Lights 3-26
Map Lights 3-28
Trunkl-i8ht 3 28
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Knowing Your Mazda
Fuel-Filler Lid
To open. pull up the remote tuel filler lid
Fuel-Filler Cap
To remove the filler cap, tum it
To replace lhe filler cap. tum it
clockwise until it clicks-
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F uel SpBy
F uel sprar is dangercus. Fuel catt
bu ski and eres andcause i ness
vhen inqested. F uel sprar h rclcased
N'hen therc is pressurc in the fueltank and the fuel cap is nnoved too
qui.kry. Whe renot'i g the fuel cap,
loosen the cap slightlr and wait fo.ary hissing to stop. Then remove it.
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FuelUapor
Fuel yapor X dangerous.It coud be
ignit.d br spa*s orflames; causilg
senous bftns and injunes. Betorc
nfuelins, stop the ensine. A d
alvars keep sparks and funes awar
frcm the friler neck.
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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 $,hile
the whitle is moving is dtngercus.
Mot'ing it can wrr easib cause the
diyer to abnptlr tur,t to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of untlot
or an accident. Newr adjust the
steenng *heel white the vehicle is
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Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light cones on when the cap isn't
tightened securely. If the light rernains
on (even after you have tightened the
cap securely, driven, and restarted the
engine several timet. it may indjcate
a different problem. Conlact an
Auftorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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Protecting Your Mazda
Mostpeople lik to sde norer. With an
autatuobile rehicle, that cah be done in
sererat vars ?ah ns lrst dar ofopetutioft.
Prcbablr tops on the li ofcosrefrciercr is
using the risht kiad oJIuel .h1l usine that fuel
Se.tioh 1 explains how ta do this. l'uther, n
discusses proper loadihe atul how to rcspondta wrsual divihg cordnia6. hako
illusltutes wherc inportant rehicl.
inJomation labe ls tur be Joun.l.
Fuel Requhenents 4- 2
Enission Control System 4- 3
Engine Exhaust + 4
Beforo Driving + 6
Break{D Period + 6
Money-Saving Suggesions 4- 7
Special Driving Condilions + E
vehicle Infomation Labels +12
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Protecting Your Mazda
Fuel Requirements
Vebicles with catalyiic converte$ 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.
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Protecting Your Mazda
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Never add fuel system additives.
Never add cleaning agents other than
those specified by Mazda. Other
cleaning agents and additives may
damage the system. Consult an
Autborized Mazda Dealer
Emission Control System
Your vehicie is equipped wirb an
emission control system (the catalytic
convener is pan of this system) that
enables your vehicle to comply wilh U.S.
ex}laust emissions rcquirements.
Under U.S- federal law. any nodification
to the original,equipment emission
control system before the first sale and
registration of a vehicle is subject to
tr€nalties. ln some staies, such
modification made on a used vehicle is
also subject to penalties.
Vehicle damage and drivability problens
resuiting from the use ofthe following
may notbe covered by tbe Mazda
I ) Gasohol containing more rhan I 07.
2) Gasotine or gasohol coniaining
3) L€aded fuel or leaded gasohol
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Pafiing OwrThin?s That Burn:
Pa*ins over or neat anfihing
infiannable, such et dry gra$, is
dongerous. Et)en with the e gine
turned ofi, the exhaust srstem couw
igfite it because the exhaust srstengets vry hot duing nornal use. A
ftsulting frrc couu cause serious
Wury or death. Newr park over or
near a tthing i,ttlamnrbte.
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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.
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. 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
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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 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.
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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.
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Driving Your Mazda
Manual Transaxle 0peration
NOTE
Whethercold or warm, the engine
should be staned witlout use of the
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
I - Depress the accelerator all the way
and hold it there.
2. Tum the ignition switch to the STARTposition and hold iithere forupto
l0 seconds. If the engine starts, release
lhe key and accelerator immediacly
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
3. Ifthe engine fails to start, crank it
without using ihe accelerator-for up
I Manual Transa\le Shift Pattern
The shift pattem of the iransa{le is
conventional, as shown,
Press the clutch pedal all the way down
while sbifting; then release il slowly.
A safely feature prevents accidentai
shifling from 5 to R. The shifi lever must
be pu! in neulral before being shifted to
R,
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NOTE
. Make sure the vehicle is stopped
befoie shiiting to R.
. If shiftinC into reverse is difficult.
shift into neutral, release the clutchp€dal, and try again.
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Keep your foot off the clutcb pedal
except wben shifting gears. Also,
donl use the clutcb ro hold the
vehicle on an upgrade. This will avoid
needless clutch wear and damage.
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