windshield wipers MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2002 Owners Manual (in English)

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Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving
................................................................... 5- 2
Ignition Switch ........................................................................ 5- 2
Starting the Engine .................................................................. 5- 3
Brake System ........................................................................... 5- 4
Manual Transaxle Operation ................................................... 5- 8
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................. 5- 9
Power Steering ......................................................................... 5-13
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-13
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
............................................ 5-20
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-20
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
........................................ 5-24
Warning/Indicator Lights ......................................................... 5-24
Beeps ....................................................................................... 5-32
Switches and Controls
................................................................. 5-33
Lighting Control ...................................................................... 5-33
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-34
Fog Lights ................................................................................ 5-34
Daytime Running Lights ......................................................... 5-35
Windshield Wipers and Washer ............................................... 5-35
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (Hatchback) ........................ 5-37
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-37
Horn ......................................................................................... 5-38
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-38
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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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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Windshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT
— Intermittent
1
— Normal
2
— Fast
One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
up to MIST.

Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid. In the OFF or INT
position, the wipers will be activated until
the lever is released.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-20). If it’s OK, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
OFF
INT
1
2
MIST
OFF
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
2. Lift off the air filter cover and remove
the filter.
3. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing
with a damp cloth.
4. Replace the filter.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace the filter according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.

Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
Air filter cover Air filter
Wiper Blades
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washes have been known to affect the
cleanability of windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
don’t use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don’t move the
wipers by hand.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Index
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-24
Air bag system
.......................... 5-29
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
........................................ 5-29
Brake system
............................ 5-26
Charging system
....................... 5-27
Check engine
............................ 5-28
Door-ajar
................................... 5-30
Engine oil pressure
................... 5-28
Front seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-29
Low fuel
.................................... 5-30
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-30
Seat belt
.................................... 5-30
Warranty
............................................ 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-20
Weights
............................................ 10-6
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-29
Windows
Power windows
........................ 3-15
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-36
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-36
Blades replacement
................... 8-22
Winter Driving
................................... 4-8
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