brake light MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2002 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction
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Introduction ............................................................................. 8- 2
Scheduled Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance (Except Chile) .................................. 8- 3
Scheduled Maintenance (Chile) .............................................. 8- 6
Owner Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................. 8- 8
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8- 9
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-10
Engine Oil ................................................................................ 8-11
Engine Coolant ........................................................................ 8-14
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-16
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-18
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) ........................................... 8-18
Washer Fluid ............................................................................ 8-20
Body Lubrication ..................................................................... 8-21
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-21
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-22
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-25
Tires ......................................................................................... 8-26
Light Bulbs .............................................................................. 8-30
Fuses ........................................................................................ 8-39
Appearance Care
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How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ..................... 8-43
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-45
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-48
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Schedule 2
I
: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R
: Replace
L
: Lubricate
*1: According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your
emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the
recommended time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.
*2: If the vehicle is operated in cold districts { below -18 degrees C (0 degrees F) }, replace the timing belt at
96,000 km (60,000 miles).
Maintenance
Interval
Maintenance
ItemNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 Km 8 1624324048566472808896
(×1000 Miles) (5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (40) (45) (50) (55) (60)
Engine valve clearanceI
Engine timing belt
*2Inspect at 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 168,000 km (105,000 miles)
Drive belts (tension) II
Engine oilExcept Puerto RicoRRRRRRRRRRRR
Puerto RicoReplace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) (or 3 months)
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling systemII
Engine coolantReplace at first 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months ;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Idle speedII
Air filter
I
*1R
I *1R
Fuel lines & hoses*1II
Hoses & tubes for emission*1I
Spark plugsRR
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses & connectionsII
Brake & clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Drum brakesII
Tire inflation pressure and tire wearIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation & linkagesII
Power steering fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsII
Driveshaft dust bootsII
Bolts & nuts on chassis & bodyIIII
Exhaust system heat shieldsII
All locks & hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Refrigerant amount (if installed) IIII
Compressor operation (if installed) IIII
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Scheduled Maintenance
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I
: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace
L
: Lubricate T
: Tightenan
*5: If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
*6: This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper
blades), and power windows.
Maintenance
Interval
Maintenance
ItemNumber of months or km (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
×1000 Km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
(×1000 Miles) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72) (78) (84) (90) (96)
E.G.R. system (if installed)IIIIIIII
Battery electrolyte level
and specific gravityIIIIIIII
Brake and clutch pedalsIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and
connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake fluid*
5I I IRI I IRI I IRI I IR
Clutch fluidIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking brakeIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power brake unit and hosesIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Drum brakesIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid and linesIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and gear
housingIIIIIIII
Steering linkage, tie rod ends and
armsIIIIIIII
Manual transaxle oilRR
Automatic transaxle fluid levelIIII III
Automatic transaxle fluid
RRR
Front and rear suspension and
ball jointsIIII
Driveshaft dust bootsIIII
Exhaust system heat shieldsIIII
Wheel nutsTTTTTTTT
Bolts and nuts on chassis and
bodyTTTTTTTT
All electrical system
*6 IIIIIIII
Headlight alignmentIIIII
Body condition (for rust,
corrosion and perforation)Ins
pect annually
Tires
(including spare tire, with
inflation pressure adjustment)IIIIIIII
Hinges and catchesLLLLLLLL
Road testIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
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Owner Maintenance
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Light Bulbs
License plate lights Front side-marker lights
Overhead lights/Map lights Sedan
Headlights
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Rear side-marker lights
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Owner Maintenance
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License plate lightsFront side-marker lights
Overhead lights/Map lights
Headlights
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/TaillightsHatchback
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Replacing a Bulb (Rear)
Rear bulb access
(Sedan)
To replace the turn signal light, brake
light/taillight, side-marker light or reverse
light bulb, the trunk end trim must be
removed and the inside cover must be
partially opened.
1. Pull the center section of the plastic
retainer and remove the retainers and
the trunk end trim.
2. Remove the inside cover’s plastic
retainers and partially open the inside
cover.(Hatchback)
To replace the turn signal light, brake
light/taillight or reverse light bulb, remove
the caps and the cover.
Jack cover
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Owner Maintenance
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Brake lights/Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
High-mount brake light (Sedan) License plate lights
Trunk light (Sedan)
Sedan
Sedan
Hatchback
Hatchback Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
Sedan
To replace the high-
mount brake light bulb,
contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 HEATER 40 A Heater
2 (ABS) 60 AAntilock brake
system, For
protection of
various circuits
3 IG KEY 60 AFor protection of
various circuits
4 (PTC) 30 A—
5 (GLOW) 40 A—
6—— —
7COOLING
FA N30 A Cooling fan
8 BTN 40 AInterior lights,
Power door lock
9 (AD FAN) 30 AAdditional
cooling fan for air
conditioner
10INJ OR
FIP30 AEngine control
unit
11 (A/C) 10 A Air conditionerDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
12 (ST.SIG) 10 A Starter signal
13 HORN 15 A Horn
14 HAZARD 15 AHazard warning
flashers
15 TAIL 15 A Taillights
16(HEAD
C/U)7.5 AFor protection of
various circuits
17 (FOG) 15 A—
18 (FOG) 15 A Fog lights
19 STOP 15 A Brake lights
20 HEAD-R 15 A Headlight-right
21 HEAD-L 15 A Headlight-left
22—— —
23 HEAD HI 15 A—
24 MAIN 100 AFor protection of
all circuits
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Don’t allow soap
to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
Wa x i n g
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for
metallic, mica, and solid colors.3. When waxing, coat evenly with the
sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.

Repairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to major
repairs.

Bright-Metal Maintenance
•Use tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
•To prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
•During cold weather or in coastal
areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of wax or preservative heavier
than usual. It would also help to coat
them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly
or some other protective compound.
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
WARNING
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas even if
the rest of the vehicle doesn’t need it.
If your Mazda is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sure the body shop applies anti-
corrosion materials to all parts, both
repaired and new. This will prevent
them from rusting.
CAUTION
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Appearance Care
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Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also to
do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes that
should not be clogged. Water trapped
there will cause rusting.

Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating. Don’t use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating and
cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
CAUTION
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
NOTE
•Don’t use a wire brush or any
abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on aluminum
wheels. They may damage the
coating.
•Only use a mild soap or neutral
detergent and always use a sponge
or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or
cold water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on dusty or
salted roads. This helps prevent
corrosion.
•Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses high-
speed or hard brushes.
•If your aluminum wheels lose
luster, wax the wheels.
WARNING
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