maintenance MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2001 Owners Manual (in English)

A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you fo. choosing a Mazda. We at
Mazda design andbuild vehicles with
complete customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble free
operation ofyour Mazda. read this
manual carefully and follow ils
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows
yourvehicle best. So when maintenance
or seNice is necessary, thafs the place to
go.
Our nationwide network of Mazdaprofessionals is dedicated to providing
you with the bestpossible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda
have an ongoing interest in your
motoring pleasure and in your full
satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
02000 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan Oct.2000 (Printi)@
Impoflant Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for fte safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the
vehicle.leave lhis nanuai with iifor the nexl owner
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models. equipment.rnd options. As aresult, you may find some explanations
for equipmentnot installed on yourvebicle.
A1l specifications and descriptions are accurate al the time ofprinting. Because improvement is a constanl goal at Mazda, we
resen'e the rightto make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligatron.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled witb Rl34a. a refrigerant that has been found not to damage lhe eanh ozone
layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Table of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Maintenance
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B$€ntial Safety Equipment
A waRlrnrc
Renoving InknolParts:
Remot ing the ftont seat, frontdashboard, the steering $'heel or
pafts co taining ab bag sensors is
dangercus. These Wrrs contain
essentialair bag pafts. The air bag
couuo.cidenta r actiwte and cause
serious injuries. A, 'ats hav..n
Authorked Mazda Deater rcnove
Aw,qnumc
Ai Bao Disposal:
Inpropet disposol of an air bag or a
vehicle with lire ab bags in it can be
extremelr .Iangercus. Unless aI
saletr prceedures are fonowed,injury can rcsult Ask an Authoized
Mazda Dealer ho|| to safelr dispose
of an air bas or how to scnp an air
bag equipped vehicle.
I Maintenance
The supplemenlal reslraint system ismaintenancejiee. But if any of thefollowing occurs, iake your vehicle to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible:
. The supplemental restmint systemwarning light flashes.
. The supplemental restraint systemwarning ligbt stays on.
The suppiemental restraint system$,aming ligbt stays off when theigniiion switch is turned to the ONposltlon.
The air bags inflate
NOTE
Should you sellyour Mazda. we urgeyou 1() tell ihe new ownerofits
supplemental rcsraint systems andthal familiarizarion with allinstructions about them. from the
Owner Manual. is important.
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Knosing Your Mazda
Keyless Entry System*
This system locks and unlocks the doors.
It can also help you signal for attention in
an emergency. Press ihe bulton siowly
If the transmilter does not operate
when pressing a button or the
operation range becomes too small,
the bali,ery may be dead. To install
a new battery, refbr to Maintenance
(page 3 9).
Addilional transmitters can be
obtained at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer Up to 3 additional
rransmilters can be used wirb the
keyless entry system per vebicle.
Bring all aansmitters to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer when the
electronic codes need to be res€t.
AclurroN
To avoid damage to the transmiiter,
do not drop ii, get ll wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlighl.
I Rear Door Child Safety Lock
This lock is intended to help prevent
children from accidentalll op€ning $e
rear doors. Use it whenever a child rides
in the vehicle.
lfyou slide ihe child safety lock to ihe
lock posiiion before closing that door, the
door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened only by lifting
the outside handle.
NOTE
Tbe keyless entry system is
designed to operate up to about
2.5 n (8 ft) from the center of dre
vehicle, but this may vary because
of local conditions.
The system doesn t operate when
the ignition switch is in tbe ON
(Continued)
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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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I Repairing Damage to the trinish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should b€ repaired prompdy. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to major
I Bright-Metal Maintenance
. Use tar remover to remove road tar
and insects. Never do this with a knife
or similar tool.
. To preyent corrosion on brighl-m€tal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preseraative and rub it to a high luster.
. During cold weaiher or ir coastal
areas, cover bright metal parts wiih a
coating of wax or preservative heavier
than usual. It would also help to coat
them with noncorrosive petroleumjelly or some other protective
I UnderbodyMaintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents us€d for dust
contol may collect on the underbody. ff
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such unde$ody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system, even though these parts
may be coated with anti-corrosive
material.
Thoroughly flush ihe underbody andwheel housings with tukewam or cold
waier at the end of each winter. Try also
ro do this ev€ry month.
Pay special attention io dtese areas
because they easily hjde mud and dirt.It
will do morc harm than good to w€t
down lhe road g.ime without r€moving
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain boles that
should not be clogged. Water trapped
there will cause rusting.
AclurroN
If your Maz da is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sule the body shop applies
anti-corosion materials to ali palls,
both repaired and new. This will
prevent them from rusting.

Maintenance
Because rorr Mazld h a larse pie.e of
ihtitute nachinery, it needs rcguLat carc in
the lom aJMintenance atul senicins. Monyowers prekt b .1o nuth of this wtk
So Se.tioa 8 has beeh prepared as a SuAeJolthe operata/ ||ho wdnts ta self seni.e such
hind jobs as chansins the ensine oil.replacihS balbs antl wipet blada, chdrying
the batter!,ahd ntatiag the ties-ALl
nainteance sche.lules arc iaclude.l, alohgtutth i$tructions ak how to nake regrlar
inspectians af su.h things as fuid levels.
InlrodDction 8- 2
Scheduled Maintenance 8, 3
Owner Maintenance 8-12
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Maintenance
Introduction
Be exlremely careful to prevent injury to
yourself and otlers and damage to your
vehicle when using this nanual for
inspection and maintenance.
Ifyou're unsure about any procedure it
describes, we strongly urge you to have a
reliable and qualified service shop
perform the work, preferably an
Autl]orized Mazda Dealer
Factorylrained Mazdatechnicians and
genuine Mazda parts are best for your
vehicle. Without this expertise and the
parts that have been designed and made
especially for your Mazda, inadequale,
incomplete, and insufficienl s€rvicing
may result in problems. This could lead
to vehicle damage or an accident and
injuries.
For expert advice and quality servic€,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Tbe owner should retain evidence that
proper maintenance has b€en performed
A claim againsl a warranly will not
qualify if it results from lack of
maintenance and not from defective
material or authorized Mazda
workmanship.
Any auto repair shop using parts
equivalent to your Mazda's original
equipment may perform maintenance.
But we .ecomm€nd that it always be
done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer
using genuine Maz da parts.
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Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance (Except Chile)
Follow Schedule I if $e vehicie is operated mainly where rcne of the foltowing conditions appl,.If any do apply, follow Scbedule 2 (Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
. Repeated short-distance driving
. Driving in dusty conditions
. Driving with extended use ofbrakes
. Driving in areas where salt or orher corrosive materials are us€d
. Driving on rougb or muddy roads
. Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
. Driving for long periods in cold temperarur€s or extremely humid climat€s
NOTE
Afi,er the described period, continue ro follow ihe described maintenance at ihe recommended intervals_
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Schedule I
I : Ins pec t dd re pa n cled, adju sl. or Eplace i l necessary, (Oil temear.d air filr€r c md b€ cleaned u sing the air blow nethod. )
-.-.- MAINTENANCE--,--_ INTERVAL
MAINTDNAXCE -".\
ITEM -'\
Nunbe. of dontLs o. tiloneters iniles). vhicherer coms li6t
1830364
t2x72
(7.s)o5)(.2L5){30)(37.s)(s25)(60)
I
Inspect at 96,000 kn (@,00o nil€6)Replrce €rerr 168,000 tn (105,000 ntle,
II
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II
Replace at ffret 72,000 kn (,15,000 nil6) o. 36 nonths iaft€r thar, erer'.|l|,004 *n (30,000 nil€s) or 24 months
IT
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H6es dd iub.s ror e6hsion*lI
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B6k lines. hoses and conadonsII
II
II
Accordina lo state ed federal Egulalions, failure to p€rfom nairtendce on lhese ilens will .ot loid your enissions wmlies. Howeler, Meda
ecombends lhal all mainlendce seFices be pedomed at tne Fcomnended dne or lilonetrage (bil€ag.) p.riod to ensuE lons-tem eliability.
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