2001 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ towing

Protecting Your Mazda
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Chains may scratch or chip
alurninum wheels. lnstall tire
chains.on steel wheels only.
Chains may affect handling.
Don t go faster than 50 knr,/h (30
mph) or tbe chain manufacturerk
recomm€nded limit. whichever is
Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes. and sharp tums.
Avoid locked wheel braking.
Don ! use chains on the temporary
tire; it may result in damage to fte
vehicle and 10 ihe tire.
Don ! use chains on roads tha! are
free ofsnow or ice. The tires and
chains could be darnaged-
I Drivi.s in Flooded A.easI Ttailer Towing
Never tow a trailer with your M.zda.
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Make sure water does not enter the
vehicle interior or fte engine area,
The vebicle interior could become
wet or the engine could be damaged.
AWARNING
Dririnp with W.t Brakes:
Diving v'ith wet brukes is
dangerc s. I ncrcased stopping
dittunce or the vehicle pulling to one
side hen braki g could.esultin a
serious accident Light braking will
indicate vhether the brakes haw
been a|Jected Dry the brakes bt
driring rery slovtr ond applring the
brakes ligh r until brake
peiotnance fttu.ns to norn.l.
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In Case of an Emergency
B?cause an eheryek !can occw anltine,w.
stMgtt urse lou to becofte JMiliar vith thisse.tid af torr Mnual.]t provides helpfulinlbrution on
hat ta do if the engine
arerheats, if lou have a ||at tite, and t the
You wilt alsolnd out,hat to do iJrou
contont a probleft in the ekctti.ot slsten:and, therc's sone guidance anthe correclral ta tot lour Mada.
Hazmd wamingFlsher 6- 2
Olerbeatin-e 6 2
Emergency Staning 6- 4
Fuses 6- 6
Towing 6-12
Flat Ilrc 6-14
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In Cas€ of an En€.sency
Fuses
I Push-Starting
You can't start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
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You shouldn't push-start a vehicle
that has a manual transaxle, It can
damage the emission control system,
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Towinqal?LieklalaalL
Towing a ,ehicle to start it is
dangercus. The vehi.le being towed
couuswsefotwa vrhen its ensine
starts, causinq the t$,o vehictes to
co ide. The occupantt couu be
i jured- Never to*' a I'ehble to staft
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Your vehicle's electrical system is
If any lighls, accessories, or controls
don't work, inspect the appropdaie
circuit protector. If a fuse has blown. the
inside element will b€ melted.
tf the sarne fuse blows asain, avoid using
that system and consull an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
I Fuse Replacement
If the electricai sysrem doesn 1 work, first
inspect fuses on the driver's sid€.
I - Tum off the ignilion switch and other
2. Open the fuse panel.
3. Pull rhe fuse straightoutwith rhe fuse
puller provided on.he fuse panel.
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In Case of an Emergency
Towing
We recommend thal towing b€ done only
by an Authorized MazdaDealer ora
commercial tow truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Sta€ and
local laws nust be followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
front wheels off the ground. Ifexcessive
damage or other conditions prevent ihis,
Wlen towing with the rear wheels on lhe
ground. release the parking brake.
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Don't 1ow the vehicle backward with
dnving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal danage to the
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Donl tow with sling tlpe equipnent-
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

In Case of an Emergency
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The towing hook should be used
only in an emergency (to get tbe
vehicle out ofaditch or a snow
bank, for example).
When using the towing book,
always pull ihe cable or chah in a
slraighl direclion *ith respeci to
the hook. Apply no sideways force.
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Don't use the hook loops und€r ihe
ftont and rear for lowing. They are
designed ONLY for tying down the
vehicle when it's being transported.
Using th€m for towing will damage

Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance (Except Chile)
Follow Schedule I if $e vehicie is operated mainly where rcne of the foltowing conditions appl,.If any do apply, follow Scbedule 2 (Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
. Repeated short-distance driving
. Driving in dusty conditions
. Driving with extended use ofbrakes
. Driving in areas where salt or orher corrosive materials are us€d
. Driving on rougb or muddy roads
. Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
. Driving for long periods in cold temperarur€s or extremely humid climat€s
NOTE
Afi,er the described period, continue ro follow ihe described maintenance at ihe recommended intervals_
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Customer Inlormation
If you would like to write a letter, please address it io the foltowing, Atft Customer Assistarce, which corresponds with your srate
This way, we can be sure to respond to you as efficiently as possible. Tbat is our goal.
Ifyou live outside $e U.S.A., please conract your nearest Mazda Distriburor
REGIONAL OFFICEAREAS COVERED
Mazda North American Operalions
7755 lrvine Center Drive
IN;^e. C A 9261A-2922
PO. Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734

Index
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Tacbometer,.,..,..............,.. 5 25
Tempomr! SpareTire .............. 8-36
TlhSteering ..........-........... l-20
Chains .-..................-.... 410
FlartiE . . . . . - . . , . , , . , . . , , , . . . . . 6 l:l
lnflation plessurc ................ 8 34
Replac€ment .................... 8-35
RoBtion........................ 8-35
Snow tires . . . . , . , . , , . , , . . . . . . , . . +10
Spe.......................... 8-16
Sparetire -............... -. - -. -. 6 22
Tool Stora8e....................-. 6 14
Towing ............... -.......... 6-12
TnilerTowing .................... +ll
TEnsaxleRanges, Automldc ..-...... 5-7
TEnsaxle, Automatic . .. . . ... .. .. , .. . 5-6
Tnnsaxle, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5
Tmnsmission (see Transaxle)
TripMeter ....................... 5-23
Ttunk Lid
Key operatedlrunk ..............- 3 14
Remote lrunk lid release . . .. .. ... .. 3-14
Trunkseuity..,....,.,,.,...-.. 3 15
Trunk Light - . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
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Trunk Release Handle .............. 3-16
Tum and l-ane-Change Signals ....... 5-34
TumSignal....................... 5-34
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Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Unifom Tire Qulily Grading Systen
(UTQAS)
Tenperature-AA. A. B, C . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Tra.tion-A,B. C..,.,.,.,..,.,,... 9 8
Treadwear .,..,.,.,.,........... 9-8
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VanityMirors .................... 5-41
Vehicle Infomation Labeh . . . . . . . . . . +12
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waming LighttBeeps
Antilockbrake system (ABS) ....... 5-30
Bnke systen.................... 5-26
Charging systen ................. 5'28
Ch{ken9ine.................... 5-29
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D@Fajar....................... 5,30
Engine oil prcsurc ............... 5-28
Ignition key reminder .......... -.. 5,31
Lights'onrcminder ............... 5,31
Low fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . - 5 29
Seat belt , . , , , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . 5-2'7
Supplemental rcstraint systen . . . . . . 5-3 I
Wamingiights inspection .......... 5-26
Wamnties for Your Mazda . . . . . . - . . . . 9-6
washing ................. -........ 7-4
WaterTempenture Gauge ........... 5-24
waxing .......... -................'7-6
Wheel Replacement - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
windshieldwasher ................ 5-36
Windshield washer Fluid Level .......8-27
windshield wiper Blades
Replacement...........-... -...... 8-29
windshieldwipers...... -... -...... 5-35
WinterDriving................... - - +9
Maintaining..................... 8 29
Windshield ..................... 8 29
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