2001 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ oil

Driving Your Mazda
I Error Indications
If you see an e|ror indication on the
display, find the cause in the charl. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized MazdaDealer.
I Operating the Compact Disc (CD)
Player*{n-Dash CD Changer*
To operale the CD player/in-dash CD
changer. tum lhe ignilion switch to rhe
ACC or ON position.
V Inserting the CD (CD player)
Ins€n the CD into the slot,label-side up.
The autoloading mechanism will ser the
CD rnd begin play. There will be a shon
lapse before play begins white the player
reads the digital signals on the CD.
The disc in indicator wilt illuminate and
ihe track number will be displayed.
CHECK MD
lnsert the MD prcperly. If the code does notdisappee, consuh an Authorized Mazda Deale.
MD is defadveCheck the MD for scmtches ando. soiling
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Driving Your Mazda
I Ermr Indications
If you see an enor indication on the
display, find tle cause in the chart.Ifyou
cannot clear the enor indication. take rhe
vehicle to an Auihorized Mazda Dealer.
I Operating Tlps for CD
Player^n-Dash CD Changer
V Cond€nsation phenomenon
Immediaiely after tuming on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or
opdcal components (prism and lens) in
the CD player/changer may become
clouded with condensation. At this time.
tl]e CD will ejecr immediately when
placed in the unit. A clouded CD can be
conected simply by wiping it wi$ a soft
cloth. Clouded optical componenls will
clear naturally in about an hour. Waii for
normal operation to rctum before
attempting to use the unit.
V Handling the CD player/tn-dash CD
cnanger
The following precautions should be
CHECK CDCD is insefted upside downInsen the CD propedy. If the code does noldisappear, consuh an Authorized Mazda Dealer
CD is defecnveCheck the CD for scEtches and/orsoiling
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Driving Your Mazda
NCOMPACT
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OIGITAL AUDIO
. The CD player/changer has been
designed 1() play CDs bearing the
identification logo as shown. No other
discs can be played.
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B€ sure neYer to toucb ihe signal
surface when handling the CDs. Pick
up a CD by grasping the outer edge or
the edge of lhe hole and the outer
edge.
Do not siick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label).
Dust, finger smudges, and din can
decrease ine amount of light reflecr,ed
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If ibe CD should
become soiled. gendy wip€ il with a
soft cloth from lhe cenrer of the CD to
dle edse.
Do not use r€cord sprays. antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
ihinner can also damage th€ surface of
the CD and must not be used.
Anything that can damage, warp, or
fog plaslic should never be used to
clean CDs.
CDs. like traditional audio records, are
made of plastic. To avoid warping,
keep the CDs in their cases and do not
store lhem where they will be exposed
to direct sunlight.
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V Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry lhe v€hicle before
waxiog it.In addition to dre yehicle body,
wax ihe metal trim to mainrain ils lusier.
1 . Us€ wax whicb 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. coatevenly with the
sponge supplied ora soft cloth.
4. Wipe off lhe wax wilh a sofl cloih.
NOTE
A spoa 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.
A wanlsnsc
Diyins dth Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brukes is
dang e rc us. I nc rc a s e d s topping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
sLle rhe btukittg coud rcsultin a
serious a.cilent. Light braki g N)iIL
indicate whether the brukes hat e
been alIe.ted. Dry the brakes bt
diving very slovlr and applying the
brakes Eshtlr until brake
peforntnce ir nornat.
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App€arance Care
Interior Care
I Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
and cosmetic oils from contacting thedashboa.rd. They'll damage and discolor
it. If ihese solutions g€1 on rhe dashboard,wipe rhem off immediately.
I Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Thim
V Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom ot vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
V Leather
Real leather isnl uniform and may have
scars, scratches, and wrinkles. Clean it
with a leather cleanerormild soap.
Wipe it with a damp sofr cloth; tben dryand buff it with a dry soft cloth.
V Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner
Clean it with a mild soap soluaion good
for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh
spots immedialely with a fabric spot
To keep the fabric looking clean andfresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
willbe affected, itcan be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.
AclurroN
Use only recommended cleaneN andprocedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
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Appearance Care
I Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt I Cl€sning the Window Interiorc
Webbing
If th€ windows become covered with an
Clean the webbing with a mild soap oily. greasy, or waxy film, clean them
solution recommended for upholstery or with glass cleaner Follow the directions
carp€ts. Follow instructions. Don't bleach on rhe container
or dye the webbingt this may weaken it.
Afler cleaning th€ belts, thoroughty dry
tbe belt webbing and make sure there is
no renaining moisture before retracting
AclurroN
Don,t scrap€ or scnlch the inside of
the rear window. You may damage the
rear window defroster grid.
A waRlsnsc
Dantaoed Seat Belr:
Using danaged seat belts is
dansercus.In a collision, danused
belts cannot prov le adequate
prctettion. Haw lot r Authorized
Mazdo Dealer rcplace danaged belts
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Maintenance
Because rorr Mazld h a larse pie.e of
ihtitute nachinery, it needs rcguLat carc in
the lom aJMintenance atul senicins. Monyowers prekt b .1o nuth of this wtk
So Se.tioa 8 has beeh prepared as a SuAeJolthe operata/ ||ho wdnts ta self seni.e such
hind jobs as chansins the ensine oil.replacihS balbs antl wipet blada, chdrying
the batter!,ahd ntatiag the ties-ALl
nainteance sche.lules arc iaclude.l, alohgtutth i$tructions ak how to nake regrlar
inspectians af su.h things as fuid levels.
InlrodDction 8- 2
Scheduled Maintenance 8, 3
Owner Maintenance 8-12
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Schedule I
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