2002 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ inflation pressure

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Before Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Before Starting the Engine
•Be sure the windows, outside mirror
(s), and outside lights are clean.
•Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
•Look under the vehicle for any sign of
a leak.
•If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.•Are all doors closed and locked?
•Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
•Is everyone’s seat belt fastened?
•Do all the lights work?
•Check all gauges.
•Check all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
•Release the parking brake and make
sure the parking brake warning light
goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your
Mazda.
Before Getting In
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/
clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other
fluid levels should be inspected daily,
weekly, or at refueling, depending on
the fluid. See Maintenance, Section 8.
After Getting In
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Schedule 2
I
: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R
: Replace
L
: Lubricate
*1: According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your
emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the
recommended time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.
*2: If the vehicle is operated in cold districts { below -18 degrees C (0 degrees F) }, replace the timing belt at
96,000 km (60,000 miles).
Maintenance
Interval
Maintenance
ItemNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 Km 8 1624324048566472808896
(×1000 Miles) (5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (40) (45) (50) (55) (60)
Engine valve clearanceI
Engine timing belt
*2Inspect at 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 168,000 km (105,000 miles)
Drive belts (tension) II
Engine oilExcept Puerto RicoRRRRRRRRRRRR
Puerto RicoReplace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) (or 3 months)
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling systemII
Engine coolantReplace at first 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months ;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Idle speedII
Air filter
I
*1R
I *1R
Fuel lines & hoses*1II
Hoses & tubes for emission*1I
Spark plugsRR
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses & connectionsII
Brake & clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Drum brakesII
Tire inflation pressure and tire wearIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation & linkagesII
Power steering fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsII
Driveshaft dust bootsII
Bolts & nuts on chassis & bodyIIII
Exhaust system heat shieldsII
All locks & hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Refrigerant amount (if installed) IIII
Compressor operation (if installed) IIII
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
I
: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace
L
: Lubricate T
: Tightenan
*5: If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
*6: This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper
blades), and power windows.
Maintenance
Interval
Maintenance
ItemNumber of months or km (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
×1000 Km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
(×1000 Miles) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72) (78) (84) (90) (96)
E.G.R. system (if installed)IIIIIIII
Battery electrolyte level
and specific gravityIIIIIIII
Brake and clutch pedalsIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and
connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake fluid*
5I I IRI I IRI I IRI I IR
Clutch fluidIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking brakeIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power brake unit and hosesIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Drum brakesIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid and linesIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and gear
housingIIIIIIII
Steering linkage, tie rod ends and
armsIIIIIIII
Manual transaxle oilRR
Automatic transaxle fluid levelIIII III
Automatic transaxle fluid
RRR
Front and rear suspension and
ball jointsIIII
Driveshaft dust bootsIIII
Exhaust system heat shieldsIIII
Wheel nutsTTTTTTTT
Bolts and nuts on chassis and
bodyTTTTTTTT
All electrical system
*6 IIIIIIII
Headlight alignmentIIIII
Body condition (for rust,
corrosion and perforation)Ins
pect annually
Tires
(including spare tire, with
inflation pressure adjustment)IIIIIIII
Hinges and catchesLLLLLLLL
Road testIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Owner Maintenance
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.

When Refueling
•Brake and clutch fluid level (page 8-16)
•Engine coolant level (page 8-14)
•Engine oil level (page 8-11)
•Washer fluid level (page 8-20)

At Least Monthly
•Tire inflation pressures (page 8-27)

At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
•Automatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-18)
•Power steering fluid level (page 8-18)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical
ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
•Air filter (page 8-21)
•Engine coolant (page 8-14)
•Engine oil (page 8-12)
Owner Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
•Keep it securely mounted.
•Keep the top clean and dry.
•Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
•Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
•If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
Tires
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor
braking; leading to loss of control.
Except when using the temporary
spare tire, use only the same type tires
(radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all
four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for your Mazda (page 10-7)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for your
Mazda.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Tire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, top handling, and
minimum tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page 10-
7).
Incorrect Tire Inflation:
Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident. Always inflate
the tires to the correct pressure (page
10-7).
WARNING
NOTE
•Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don’t
release air from warm tires to adjust
the pressure.
•Underinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy and poor sealing of
the tire bead, which will deform the
wheel and cause separation of tire
from rim.
•Overinflation can produce a harsh
ride and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the
correct levels. If one frequently
needs inflating, have it inspected.
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F

Light Bulbs

Tires
Standard tire
Temporary spare tire

Fuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-39.
Light bulb Wattage
HeadlightsSedan 60/55
HatchbackHi 60
Lo 55
Front turn signal/Parking lights 27/8
Fog lights 55
Rear turn signal lights 21
Front side-marker lights 5
Rear side-marker lights (Sedan) 3.8
Taillights (Sedan) 3.8
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5
High-mount brake
lightSedanType A 21
Ty p e B 5 . 8
Hatchback 5.8
Reverse lights 21
License plate lights 5
Trunk light (Sedan) 5
Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) 5
Overhead lightType A 10
Type B and C 8
Map lights 5
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P185/65R14 85S
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi or lb/po2) 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2)
185/65R14 86T
210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi or lb/po2) 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi or lb/po2)
P195/55R15 84V
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2) 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2)
195/55R15 85V
210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi or lb/po2) 210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi or lb/po2)
P195/50R16 83V
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2) 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T125/70 D14
420 kPa (60 psi)
T115/70 D15
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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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