2001 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 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.

How to Use This Manual
We want to help you get rhe most driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Yourowner's
manual, when read from cover to cover.
can do that in many ways.
Illusrations complement the words of the
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
Mazda By reading yourmanual, you can
find out about the features, imponant
safety infonnation, and driving under
various road conditions.
Index: A good place to start is the Index,
an alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.
Sections: This inanual has eleven
sections. Sections 1 through l0begin
with a brief list of contents, so you can
usually tell at a glance if thal section has
the information you want.
You'lt find several WARNINGS.
CAUTIONS, and NOTES in the manual.
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A }yARNING indicates a situation in
tehich serious i j ry ot death coud
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A CALITION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to
]our vehicle, orboth, could result if
lhe caution is ignored.
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A NOTE proYides information and
sometimes suggests how to make
better us€ ofyour vehicle.The above symbol in this manual means
''Do not do this " or "Do not let this
happen".
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Table of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Maintenance
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
YaM Ma?ia h d cohplerwhi.le, but the
design throushout coksi.lets taar sdfert and
.ahlbrt partuount. This rcq4ifts naht
.antroh, lotks, sraphic srnbok, nechanitus
and anenities that need ta be understaod for
Se.tion I iIustrctes this infomalion to
faftilidnze lou with what iee.ls ta be knovn
to help ndke toff tuabnnq safet ond easier,
Interior Oveniew t 2
Dashboard Overview I 3
Doors 1 4
Luggage Companment l- 6
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior Overview
slnroof swnchcs* (page 3-24)
ReNieq miror (pag. 3 23)
vrn) minorlprge 5 4lJ
(page 2 30)
shilt lever (paBe 5 6) Front ear (page 2 2) Clove box (pa8e 5-39)
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