service 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.

Knowing You. Mazda
Power Windows*
V Service
Ifyou have a problem wiih the keyless
entry system. consult an Aurhorized
MazdaDealer.
Ifyour transmitteris losr or stolen, bringall remaining transmilt€rs to an
Authorized MazdaDeaier as soon aspossible for a replacenenl and to make
the lostor stolen transmitier inoperative.
I Driver's Door Power Window
Switches
The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for the power windows to
All windows nay be opened or closed bythe power window master control
switches on the driver's door.
To open the windou push down ihe
swilch.
To close. pul] up the swilch.
Awnnume
C losinq Pay er Windotr s :
Ctosing power vi dows arc
dangerous. A penon han^, head,
or even neck co A be caught br the
vindoe and rcsultin setious injury
or even deatL This waning applies
especialr to chiuren, Make sure the
openinS is cleal befo.e closing a
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. Changes or modificalions could
void your right to operate the
keyless entry system.
. Damage to youl keyless enry
syst€m willaffect the vehicle
warramy coverage.
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Driving Your Mazda
I Charging System warning
LigbtAc.turroN
Don't drive with a loose or broken
altemator belt. The engine could
overheat because thisbelt aiso drives
I Ensine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This waming light indicates low
oil pressure.
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ergineThis waming light indicates a
maifunction of the allemalor or of the
cnargrng sys€m.
Ifthe ligbt comes on while driving:
1 . Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right of way.
2. Tum off the engine. Inspect the
alternator drive belt for looseness and
3. Ifit's OK, the charging system has a
problem. Consull an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
If the lightcomes on while driving:
1 . Drive to the side of ihe road and park
off the right-of-way.
2. Tum off the engine and insp€ct the
engine oil level (page 8-16). If il's
low, add oil.
3. Check the lighr.
lf the light remains on even after you
add oil, have yourvebicle towed to lhe
nearest service station or to ar
Authoriz€d Mazda Dealer.
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Driiing Your Mazda
Safety Certification
This CD player is made and lested to
meel exacting safety standards.
It meets FCC requirements and complies
wiih safety perfonnance standards of the
U.S- Deparlment ofHea h and Human
Services.
V Stmng signal nois€
This occurs very close to a transmilter
tower The broadcast signals are
extremely slrong, so the result is noise
and sound breakup at the radio receivet
V Station drift nois€
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
slrong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies. the original siadon may be
temporaJily lost and ihe second station
picked up. At this tine tbe.e will b€ some
noise from this disturbance.
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Driving Your Mazda
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This CD player should not beadjusr€d or repaired by anyone
except qualified service personnel.
If serv icing required, contacr an
Authorized Mazda dealer.
Use of controls or adjustmenls orperformance of procedures otherthan those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation
exposur€- Never operal€ the CDplayer with the top case of the unit
Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by Maz da rnay
void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operarion is subject
to the following two condilions: ( I )This device may nor cause harmfut
inierference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired op€ration.
NOTT]
This equipmenthas been rested and
found to comply with rhe limits for a
Class B digital device. pursuant topart 1 5 of rhe FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to proyide
reasonable protection againsr harmful
incrference in a rcsidenlial
installation. This equipmenrgenelates, uses, and can ndiate radio
frequency energy and, if not insialled
and used in accordance with the
mstruchons, may cause harmful
interfbrence to radio communicaaions.
However, there is no guaraniee that
inrertarence will not occur in aparticular installation.

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.

ln Case of an Em€rgency
A wLR.nrnyc
Pla.ing Objects Under the .Iack:
J.ckins the vehicte iith an object
u derthejack it dangerous. Thejack coutd sup a d soneone coud be
senousl! injured br the jack or the
fathns vehicte. Nert place objects
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10. Insenthejack handle into thejack
and turn ir clockwise until the tirejust clears the ground, less than 25
rnm (l in). Betore removins the lug
nuts, make sure your Mazda is fimly
in position and thal it cannot dip or
11. Remove the lug nuts by turning rhem
counterclockwise; then remoYe the
12. Mount ihe spare tire.
13. Install the lug nurs with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
14. Tum the jack handle
counterclockwise and lower the
vehicle. Use the lug wrench to
iighten lhe nuis in the order shown.
If you're unsure of how lighl the nuN
should be, have them inspected at a
service station. The specified torque
is 9010 120 N.m (9.0 to 12.0 kgf.rn.
65 ro 87 ft.lbo.
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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
Services (Chile)
After the described period,
continue to fbllow the described
maintenance at the recommended
As ihe resull of visual examinalion
or functional measurement of a
systen's operanon (perfornance),
correct. clean, or replace as
required. (Inspecl, and if necessary
replace the air filter)
Emission control and related systems
The ignilion and fuel systems are highly
imponant to the emission control system
and to efficienlengine operation. Don't
tanper with them.
All inspections and adjustments mustbe
rnade by aqualified technician. we
strongly recommend that all servicing
related to these syslems be done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Owner Maintenance
I Owner Maintensnce Schedule
The owner or aqualified service
i,echnician sbould make thes€ vehicle
inspections at lhe indicated inteNals to
ensure saf€ and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to fte attention of an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
seNice technician as soon as possible.
V When refueling
. Brake and clutch fluid level
(page 8'23)
. Engine coolantlevel
(page 8 19)
. Engine oil level
(page 8 17)
. Washerfluid lev€l
(page 8-27)
V At least monthly
. Tire inflation pressures
(pase 8-34)
V At least twice a Jear(for example, every spring and fall)
. Automatic transaxle fluid level
(page 8-2s). Power steering lluid level
(page 8 2a)
You can do lhe following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
nechanical ability and a few basic tools
and ifyou closely follow the directions in
ihis manual.
. Air filter
(page 8-28)
. Engine coolani
(page 8 19)
. Engine oil and oil filter
(page 8 18)
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