2001 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ window

Protecting Your Mrzdg
Before Driving
I Belore Getting In
. Be sure the windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights a.re clean.
. Inspect inllation pressures and
condition of tires-
. Look under the vebicle for any sign of
. If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.
I After Getting In
. Are all doors closed and locked?
. Are tbe inside and outside mirors
adj'rsGd?
. Is everyone seat belt faslened?
. Do all the lights work?
. Check all gauges.
. Check all waming lights when the
ignition switch is lumed 1() the ON
posirion.
. Release ihe parking brake and make
sure the brate waming lighlgoes off
Always be lhoroughly f:rmiliar with your
Mazda.
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the firs! 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the peformance.
economy, and life of your Mazda.
. Don'trace the engine.
. Don't maintain one consiantspeed for
long.
. Donl drive constantly at full th.ottle
or high engine rpm for exlended
. Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
. Avoid full throule starts.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolanl,
brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid. and
other fluid levels shouldbe inspected
daily, weekly, or at refueling,
dependjng on the fluid. See
Maintenance, Section 8.
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Protecting Your Mrzda
Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazdadetermines
how far it will travel on a tank offuel.
Use these suggestions 1o help save noney
. Avoid long warm ups. Once rhe
engme runs smoothly. begin driving.
Keep tbe wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
Slow down when driving in
crosswinds and headwinds.
Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
mainlenance schedule (page 8-3) and
have an Authorized Mazda Dealerpefbrm inspections and sewicing.
Use the air condiiioner only when
Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the lires properly inflated.
Don'l carry unnecessary weight.
Don't rest your foot on tbe brake pedal
while driving.
Awantur,te
Coasting:
Tuning off the engine to coast down
ahi b dangercus.Thk causes the
toss oI power steenng and power
bruke control. AnJ lnss of stee.ing or
bruking contnl could @use an
actident New. turn off the engine
and coast dot'n a hill.
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Protecting Your Mazda
Aw,qntaxo
spiatiaglLcMElls:
When the vehicle b stuck, spinni g
the wheels tt high speed h
ddngetuus.The spinning tirc couw
orefieat and explode.This couu
cause seioui injuies. Don't spin the
wheels at nore than 56 kt tlh (35
nph), ond don't allot!' anlone to
sta d behi d a wheel when pushing
I Winter Driving
. Carry emergency gear. including tlre
chains. window scraper. flares, a snall
shovel,jumper cables, and a small bag
. Ask a Mazda dealer !o pedorm the
following precautions.
. Have the proper ratio of dntifreeze in
. Inspecl rhe battery and irs cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
. Use only cold-wea$er engine oil
(page 8 16).
. Inspect ihe ignition systen for damage
and loose conneclions.
. Use washerfluid made wiih
antifreeze-but don t use engine
coolanl antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8 27).
. Donl use the parking brake if il might
freeze. Insiead. shifr to P wirh an
automatic transaxle and to I orR with
a manual iransaxle. Block the rear
AcaurroN
Too much rocking nay cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and lire
damage.
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Driving Your Mazda
Opetutine ra,r vehick requnes a good
understan lifts of the naty cofttrols !a, nusl
kfto\9 and use. Se.tioh 5 describes a thb in
step'byrt.p infomatian Iron "se af theisnition s||it.h ta ctuise .artol antl brdkjne.
Alsa highlishted ate th. Bearchil ahd shi.tin?nodes, porer steerin4, ihsrtutuents ann
Sauges, wamings ahtl indicatars. \|ih.lshield
vipets, and intenor ftaturcs. you' ll lhdcanplete details dbout the advan edardio
Ignidon SwilchPosirions 5- 2
StaninS the Engine 5 4
ManualTransaxte Operanon 5, 5
Aulonatic Transaxle 5- 6
Brake System 5-t I
Power Steering 5-14
Cruise Control 5 15
Insfument Cluster 5-20
cau8es 5-22
Dashboard Illuminanon 5 25
Waminglights/Beeps 5-26
Lighnng Control and Tum Signah 5-33Windshieid wipe6 and Washer 5 35
Rear Window Def.osre!
Lighter
Ashlray
Srorage Codpartmenrs
Cup Holdes
Sunvisos
Vaniry Miror
Clinrte Control Systen
Radio Reception
Safely Cenification
AN'/FM Radio
ANTFM Radio wirh CompactDisc Player
Antnna
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5-39
5-40
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Driving Your Mazda
AclurroN
Don't use sharp inslruments or
window cleaners with abrasives ro
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They mal damage tbe
defroster grid inside the window
Rear Window Defroster
The rear defroster clears frost, fog, and
thin ice from the rearwindow
The ignition switch must be in the ON
Push lhe switch to lurn on $e rear
window defroster; rhe indicator lighr will
Push the switch again to turn it off.
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for
melting snow Ifthere is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, brush il off before using ihe
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Driving Your Mazda
Climate Control System
I Op€rating Tips
V Operating the climate control
Op€rate the climate control system with
the engine tunning.
V Clearing the air inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from dre bood and the air inl€t in
$e cowling grille to improve iie system
efficiency.
V Foggy windows
The windows may fog upeasily in hunid
weather, Use the climate control syslem
to defrost lhe windows,
To help defrost the windows. operate the
air conditioner ro dehumidify the air.
V Outside/Recirculated air position
Use the outsid€ air position in nornal
conditions. The recirculated air position
can be used temporarily when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooljng of the
V Parking in dir€ct sunlight
Iflhe vebicie has been parked in direct
sunlight during hotweathe! open ihe
windows 10 let warm air escape. then nrn
the climate control system.
V Not using for a long period
Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal paJts lubricated.
V Check the rcfrigerant before
weather gets hot
Have the air coditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigeranl
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspectron.
The optional air conditioner is filled with
R I 3 4a, a refrigeranr that will not damage
If ihe air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Driving Your Mazda
For maximum d€frosting. ser tbe
temperature control dial to ihe
extreme hot position and the fan
control dial to position 4-
If warm air is desired ar the floot
s€t the mode selector dial ro the
rp rcsition.
In the @or lPposition, rhe
outside air is automalically
selected. The air intake selector
switch camor b€ changed to the
3. Set the temperature control dial to rhe
desir€d position.
4. Sel ihe fan control dial ro the desired
5. Tum on the air conditioner.
V Dehumidifying(with air couditioner)*
Operate the air conditioner in cool or
cold weather to help defog lbe
windshietd and side windows.
L Sei the mode selector dial ro ihe
desired position.
2. Set the air intake selecror switch ro r}le
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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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