headlights MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2002 Owners Manual (in English)

1-4
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Exterior Overview
Door and keys
Outside mirrors
Side-marker lights
Headlights Fuel-filler lid Child safety lock
Tires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades
Washer fluid
Hood
Front turn signal lights /
Parking lights Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights / Taillights
Power windowsAntenna
Rear window defroster
Trunk lid
High-mount brake light
License plate
lights
Sunroof
(page 5-37)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-11)
(page 8-37)
(page 8-22)
(page 8-20)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-35)(page 3-8)
(page 8-26)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-19)
(page 3-15)
(page 3-2)
(page 3-24)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-32)(page 3-17) (page 8-37)
(page 6-10)(page 8-37)
(page 8-35)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Door and keys Outside mirrors
Side-marker lights
Headlights Fuel-filler lid Child safety lock
Tires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades Rear windshield
wiper blade
Liftgate
Washer fluid
Hood
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights Fog lights Rear turn signal lightsBrake lights / Taillights
Power windows
Antenna Rear window defroster
License plate
lights
Sunroof
(page 5-37)
(page 3-8)
(page 8-24)
(page 3-9)
(page 8-37)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-19)
(page 8-22)
(page 8-20)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-35)(page 3-24)
(page 8-26)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-15)
(page 6-10)
(page 3-2)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-32) (page 3-17) (page 8-37)
(page 3-18)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
To a d j u s t :
1. Move the selector switch to the left or
right to choose the mirror.
2. Depress the perimeter switch in the
appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by moving the selector switch to
the middle position.
Folding the mirror
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.

Rearview Mirror (With Day/
Night Function)
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window. Do this with the day/night lever
in the day position.
Push the lever forward for day driving.
Pull it back to reduce glare from
headlights.Outside mirrorSelector switch
Perimeter switch
Driving with Mirrors Folded In:
Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident. Always return the
outside mirrors to the driving position
before you start driving.
WARNING
Day/Night lever
Day
Night
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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.

Dashboard Illumination
When the parking lights or headlights are
on, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjust the
brightness of the dashboard lights.
Low fuel warning
light
Bright
Dim
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:
•The high-beam headlights are on.
•The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.

O/D OFF Indicator Light
This light comes on when the overdrive
has been turned off.

Cruise Set Indicator Light
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.
If the overdrive-off indicator light
flashes, the transaxle has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your
Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transaxle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
CAUTION
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Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Switches and Controls

Headlights
To turn on the lights, turn the knob on the
end of the control lever.

Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep will
sound when any door is opened.

Headlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beams.
Pull it back for low.

Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch need
not be on, and the lever will return to the
normal position when released.
Lighting Control
Lever Position OFF
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lightsOff On On
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t leave the lights on while the
engine is off.
High beams
Low beams
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Daytime Running Lights
NOTE
The running lights go off when the
parking brake is applied.
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures is dangerous.
The washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision.
You could have an accident. Don’t use
the washer without first warming the
windshield.
NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected by a circuit breaker. This
mechanism will automatically stop
operation of the blades, but only for
about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the right-of-way,
and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they don’t resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
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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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
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
Your Mazda’s headlights have replaceable
halogen bulbs.
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Sedan
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
rear of the headlight body.
3. Detach the electrical connector from
the bulb by pulling it to the rear.
4. Pull off the sealing cover.
5. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
6. Swing the retaining spring out and
away to free the headlight bulb.
7. Carefully remove the headlight bulb
from the socket by pulling it straight
back.
8. Replace the bulb.
Handling Halogen Bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never touch the glass portion of the
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.
Children and Halogen Bulbs:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children.
WARNING
Sedan
Hatchback
Headlight low beamDo not touch the glass surface
Headlight main beam
Sealing cover
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