2002 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ steering

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at
each engine oil change with the engine off
and cold. Add fluid if necessary; it does
not require periodic changing.
The level must be kept between MIN and
MAX.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.
If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Inspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.
The volume of fluid changes with the
temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle
without driving at normal operating
temperature.
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Idle the engine about two minutes.
Push down on the brake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever through all ranges
and set it at P.
Power Steering Fluid
To avoid damage to the power steering
pump, don’t operate the vehicle for
long periods when the power steering
fluid level is low.
NOTE
Use specified power steering fluid
(page 10-4).
CAUTION
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(ATF)
•Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle
malfunction.
•Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A
nonspecified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)/*12,000 km
(7,500 miles), or sooner if irregular wear
develops. During rotation, inspect them
for correct balance.
*Canada
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
•Incorrect tire pressure
•Improper wheel alignment
•Out-of-balance wheel
•Severe braking
After rotation, bring all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-7) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.

Replacing a Tire
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
You may need to replace it before the
band is across the entire tread.
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side
to side.
Front
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire) in rotation.
CAUTION
Worn Tires:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Always use tires that are in good
condition.
WARNING
New tread Worn treadTread wear indicator
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Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Specifications

Engine

Electrical System

Lubricant Quality
*Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-11.
Specifications
ItemModel
1.6-liter engine 1.8-liter engine 2.0-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke78.0×83.6 mm
(3.07×3.29 in) 83.0×85.0 mm
(3.27×3.35 in) 83.0×92.0 mm
(3.27×3.62 in)
Displacement1,598 ml
(1,598 cc, 97.5 cu in) 1,840 ml
(1,840 cc, 112.2 cu in) 1,991 ml
(1,991 cc, 121.5 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.0 9.1
ItemModel
1.6-liter engine 1.8 and 2.0-liter engines
Battery12V-40AH/5HR 12V-40AH/5HR
12V-48AH/5HR 12V-52AH/5HR
Alternator 12V-70A 12V-80A
Starter 12V-0.8 kW 12V-1.0 kW
Spark-plug numberMAZDA—BP13 18 110, BP14 18 110
NGK ZFR5F-11, ZFR6F-11 BKR5E-11, BKR6E-11
DENSO KJ16CR11, KJ20CR11 K16PR-U11, K20PR-U11
CHAMPION—RC8YC4, RC10YC4
Spark-plug gap 1.0—1.1 mm (0.040—0.043 in)
LubricantClassification
API Service ILSAC
Engine oil
*
SG (Energy Conserving II) —
SH (Energy Conserving II) GF-I
SJ GF-II
SL GF-III
Lubricant Classification
Manual transaxle oilAny temperatureAPI Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Above 10°C (50°F) API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-V
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAEJ1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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Index
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
I
Ignition
Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-35
In Case of Emergency
........................ 7-1
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-24
Cruise set
.................................. 5-31
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-31
O/D OFF
................................... 5-31
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-20
Interior Care
..................................... 8-48
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-35
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-2
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-34
Liftgate
............................................... 3-9
Light Bulbs
Replacement
............................. 8-30
Specifications
........................... 10-7
Lighter
.............................................. 6-37
Lighting Control
.............................. 5-33
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment
.................... 3-10
Luggage Compartment Light
........... 6-37
M
Maintenance ....................................... 8-1
Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-9
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-8
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation
.............. 5-8
Map Lights
....................................... 6-36
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-20
Mirrors
Outside mirrors
......................... 3-24
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-25
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-6
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-21
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-24
Overhead Lights
............................... 6-36
Overheating
...................................... 7-13
Overloading
...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-43
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-8
Power Steering
................................. 5-13
Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Power Windows
............................... 3-15
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-17
R
Rear Door Child Safety Lock ............. 3-8
Rear Seat
............................................2-5
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-37
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Index
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
R
Rear Window Washer ...................... 5-37
Rear Window Wiper
........................ 5-37
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-25
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-20
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-7
Roof Rack
........................................ 3-21
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-14
Seat Belt System
Pretensioner and load limiting
.. 2-16
Seat belt precautions
................. 2-11
Seat Belt Systems
............................. 2-11
3-point type
............................... 2-14
Extender
.................................... 2-20
Pregnant women
....................... 2-12
Rear-center lap/shoulder
........... 2-18
Warning light/beep
................... 2-21
Seats
Front seats
................................... 2-2
Rear seat
...................................... 2-5
Service Publications
......................... 9-14
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
.............. 7-3
Specifications
................................... 10-4
Speedometer
..................................... 5-21
SRS Air Bags
Air bag system description
....... 2-40
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................ 2-35
Warning light
............................ 2-45
Starting the Engine
............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel
................................. 3-24
Horn
.......................................... 5-38
Storage Compartments
..................... 6-39
Sunroof
............................................. 3-19
Sunshade
.......................................... 3-20
Sunvisors
.......................................... 6-35
T
Tachometer .......................................5-22
Temporary Spare Tire
......................8-29
Tiedown
Hook
..........................................7-19
Tires
Flat tire
........................................7-3
Inflation pressure
.......................8-27
Replacement
..............................8-28
Rotation
.....................................8-28
Snow tires
....................................4-8
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Specifications
............................10-7
Tire chains
...................................4-9
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
.......................9-12
Tool
....................................................7-3
Towing
Description
................................7-18
Emergency towing
....................7-18
Hook
..........................................7-19
Recreational towing
..................7-20
Trailer towing
............................4-11
Trailer Towing
..................................4-11
Trip Meter
........................................5-21
Trunk Lid
..........................................3-11
Trunk Light
......................................3-12
Trunk Release Handle
......................3-13
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
........5-34
V
Vanity Mirrors ..................................6-35
Vehicle Information Labels
..............10-2
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