2002 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ wiper blades

1-4
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Exterior Overview
Door and keys
Outside mirrors
Side-marker lights
Headlights Fuel-filler lid Child safety lock
Tires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades
Washer fluid
Hood
Front turn signal lights /
Parking lights Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights / Taillights
Power windowsAntenna
Rear window defroster
Trunk lid
High-mount brake light
License plate
lights
Sunroof
(page 5-37)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-11)
(page 8-37)
(page 8-22)
(page 8-20)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-35)(page 3-8)
(page 8-26)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-19)
(page 3-15)
(page 3-2)
(page 3-24)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-32)(page 3-17) (page 8-37)
(page 6-10)(page 8-37)
(page 8-35)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Door and keys Outside mirrors
Side-marker lights
Headlights Fuel-filler lid Child safety lock
Tires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades Rear windshield
wiper blade
Liftgate
Washer fluid
Hood
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights Fog lights Rear turn signal lightsBrake lights / Taillights
Power windows
Antenna Rear window defroster
License plate
lights
Sunroof
(page 5-37)
(page 3-8)
(page 8-24)
(page 3-9)
(page 8-37)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-19)
(page 8-22)
(page 8-20)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-35)(page 3-24)
(page 8-26)
(page 8-37)
(page 3-15)
(page 6-10)
(page 3-2)
(page 8-35)
(page 8-32) (page 3-17) (page 8-37)
(page 3-18)
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Daytime Running Lights
NOTE
The running lights go off when the
parking brake is applied.
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid in
freezing temperatures is dangerous.
The washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision.
You could have an accident. Don’t use
the washer without first warming the
windshield.
NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected by a circuit breaker. This
mechanism will automatically stop
operation of the blades, but only for
about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the right-of-way,
and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they don’t resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
WARNING
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Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction
................................................................................. 8- 2
Introduction ............................................................................. 8- 2
Scheduled Maintenance
.............................................................. 8- 3
Scheduled Maintenance (Except Chile) .................................. 8- 3
Scheduled Maintenance (Chile) .............................................. 8- 6
Owner Maintenance
.................................................................... 8- 8
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................. 8- 8
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8- 9
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-10
Engine Oil ................................................................................ 8-11
Engine Coolant ........................................................................ 8-14
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-16
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-18
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) ........................................... 8-18
Washer Fluid ............................................................................ 8-20
Body Lubrication ..................................................................... 8-21
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-21
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-22
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-25
Tires ......................................................................................... 8-26
Light Bulbs .............................................................................. 8-30
Fuses ........................................................................................ 8-39
Appearance Care
......................................................................... 8-43
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ..................... 8-43
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-45
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-48
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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
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
2. Lift off the air filter cover and remove
the filter.
3. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing
with a damp cloth.
4. Replace the filter.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace the filter according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.

Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
Air filter cover Air filter
Wiper Blades
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washes have been known to affect the
cleanability of windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
don’t use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don’t move the
wipers by hand.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.
2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
To prevent damage to the windshield,
don’t let the wiper arm fall on it.
Push
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
Pull out Ta bMetal support
•Don’t bend the stiffeners. You need
to use them again.
•If the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade’s wiping efficiency could
be reduced.
So don’t use the driver’s side metal
stiffeners on the passenger’s side, or
vice versa.
•Be sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber so
that the curve is the same as it was
in the old blade rubber.
Stiffeners
CAUTION
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Index
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-24
Air bag system
.......................... 5-29
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
........................................ 5-29
Brake system
............................ 5-26
Charging system
....................... 5-27
Check engine
............................ 5-28
Door-ajar
................................... 5-30
Engine oil pressure
................... 5-28
Front seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-29
Low fuel
.................................... 5-30
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-30
Seat belt
.................................... 5-30
Warranty
............................................ 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-20
Weights
............................................ 10-6
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-29
Windows
Power windows
........................ 3-15
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-36
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-36
Blades replacement
................... 8-22
Winter Driving
................................... 4-8
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