2001 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ flat tire

Protecting Your Mtzda
V Snow tires
1.6 and 2.0-liter engines
Your vehicle is originally equipped witi
all season radials designed to be used all
year around.In some exfeme c]imates
you may find itnecessary to replace them
with snow ftes during the winier monlhs
to furlher improve tr3ction on snow and
I.8-liter engine
Your vehicle is originally equipped with
summer iires designed for optimurn
traclion on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, you may find it necessa.'y
10 replace the original equipnenl lires
lith snow lires, during the winter monfts.
Use snow tircs on all four wh€€ls.
Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 npl).
Inflate snow tires 28 kPa (0.3 kgflcmz, 4
psi) more tlran reconnended on the tire
4-10
pressure label (driver's doot, but never
nore than the rnaxinun cold-tire
pressure sbown on lhe tires-
NOTE
Check out local regulaiions befbre
using studded tires.
V Tire chains
Check tocal regulations befbre using tire
Install the chains on the front lires.
Don't use chains on the rear tires.
Use only sAE Class "S" chains, and
To install the chains:
1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain
bands will scratch ihem.
2. Secure the chains on the front rires as
tightly as possible. Always tbllow the
chain manufacturer instructions.
3. Retighten the chains after driving
l/2-l km (1/4 l/2 mile).
Awlnlutle
MLri eTire Trtet:
Using tircs dwrent in size orDpe k
dangercus. Yow vehicle hatu ittg
coul.l be greatl! affected an.l resuh
in an accident. Use onlt the sane
size a d trpe nfts (snow, radial, or
no -rudiat) on a iour vheets.

ln Cas€ ofan Emergency
Flat Tire
I Tire, Jack, Jack Handle, and Tool Storage

In Case of an Emeryency
I Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while dril,ing,
it could indicate a flat tire.
. Sl€ering becomes difficutt.. The vehicle begins to vibrate
. The vehicle pulls in one direction.
To change a flat tire, follow procedure 1
tbrough 15 carefully.If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is lvell off the road and out
of the way of iraffic to change the tire.
Stopping in lraffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
Awamrnrc
.Iackin" a Uehicle:
Chansins a tte is dansenus if not
do e pnperlr. The whicle can sW
of the jack and senoustr injwe
Be su.e tofo o|| the directionsfor
changine a tire, and nevet get under
a whicle that it st ppofied onry br a
6-16

In Case of an Emergency
I . Park on a level surface off the
right of,way and firmly set theparking brake.
2. Pul avehicle with an automatic
transaxle in pa.k (P), a manual
transaxle in reverse (R), and turn off
3. Tum on the hazard warning flasher
4. Have everyone getoutofthe vehicle
and away from the vebicle and traffic.
5. Remove lhejack,jack handle,lug
lvrench, and spare rire.
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a front
wheel, place the block in fronr of rhe
tire. When blocking a rear wheel,
place the block behind the tire.
7. Pry off the wheel cover* with the
beveled end of the lug wrench.
NOTE
Force the end of the wrench firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal
will be difficult.
Ac.rurroN
Wlen installing the wheel covet
align the norch wiih the tire valve.
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Owner Maintenance
I Owner Maintensnce Schedule
The owner or aqualified service
i,echnician sbould make thes€ vehicle
inspections at lhe indicated inteNals to
ensure saf€ and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to fte attention of an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
seNice technician as soon as possible.
V When refueling
. Brake and clutch fluid level
(page 8'23)
. Engine coolantlevel
(page 8 19)
. Engine oil level
(page 8 17)
. Washerfluid lev€l
(page 8-27)
V At least monthly
. Tire inflation pressures
(pase 8-34)
V At least twice a Jear(for example, every spring and fall)
. Automatic transaxle fluid level
(page 8-2s). Power steering lluid level
(page 8 2a)
You can do lhe following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
nechanical ability and a few basic tools
and ifyou closely follow the directions in
ihis manual.
. Air filter
(page 8-28)
. Engine coolani
(page 8 19)
. Engine oil and oil filter
(page 8 18)
8-12

Maintenance
NOTE
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don't
release air from warm tires to
Underinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy and poor sealing of
the lire bead, which will deforrn
the wheel and cause separation of
tire from dm.
Overinflation can produce a harsh
ride and a greater possibiliry of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure al ihe
coffect levets. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it inspected.
Awnnwmc
Incoftect Tin Inlhtion:
owrtnflanon or undennflation of
tires is dangercus. A6'ene ha dA g
or ututpected tirc lailure could
result in a seious occAent. Atwars
iniate the tires to the cornct
prcssure (pase 10-5).
V Tire inflation pressure
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(includjng tbe spare) when the lires ar€
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
ior rhe best ride, lop handling, and
Refer 1o the specification charts (page
10 s).
8.34

Maintenance
V Temporary spsre tire
Insp€cl the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it's properly
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tirc js easier to
handte because of its constuction. lt is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
em€rgency and onty for a short distance.
Use ihe lemporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which
shouldbe as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at,120 kPa (60 psi).
A wanlsnrc
WornTires:
D6'ing vith won tires isdangercus.
Reduc e d b rukins, stee ins, and
truction could rcsult in M accident
Ali'ars L\e tires thal are in good
AcaurroN
. Don'tuse your temporary spare
tire rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could drmage both
iire and rim.
. The temporary spare tire has a
tread life of up to 4,8tJo km (3,000
niles), depending on road
conditions and driving habits.
. Wlen the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the tire
wilh the sarne type of temporary
spare.

Maini€nance
AclurroN
A wrong sized wheel may adYersely
affect
. Tire fit
. wleel and bearing life
. Ground clearance
. Snow chainclearance
. Speedometer calibration
. Headlight aim
V Replacing a wheel
When replacing a wheel, male sure the
new one is the same as the original
Iactory wheel in diameter, rim width, and
oflsel.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Oul of'balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
Do nol louch tne glass surface
I Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Your Mazda's headlights have
replaceabl€ halogen bulbs.A wamrnrc
asinr a wrcns-Sized Wheel:
Asing a turong-si&d wheel is
dangem s. Brakw and hantrline
couu be aflected,leani g to loss of
contrcl and an accuent. Alwars ute
wheels of the coftect ske on rour