2003 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ light

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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G

Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also to
do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes that
should not be clogged. Water trapped
there will cause rusting.

Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating. Don’t use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may result in
damage to the protective coating and
cause discoloration or paint
deterioration.
CAUTION
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
NOTE
•Don’t use a wire brush or any
abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on aluminum
wheels. They may damage the
coating.
•Only use a mild soap or neutral
detergent and always use a sponge
or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or
cold water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on dusty or
salted roads. This helps prevent
corrosion.
•Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses high-
speed or hard brushes.
•If your aluminum wheels lose
luster, wax the wheels.
WARNING
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G

Light Bulbs
Light bulb Wattage
HeadlightsSedan 60/55
HatchbackHi 60
Lo 55
Front turn signal/Parking lights 27/8
Side turn signal lights 5
Fog lights55
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
Type B 5.8
Hatchback 5.8
Reverse lights21
License plate lights 5
Trunk light (Sedan) 5
Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) 5
Overhead lightTy p e A 1 0
Ty p e B 8
Map lights5
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Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Index
A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-10
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-36
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-19
Antenna
............................................ 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-7
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-42
Ashtray
............................................. 6-38
Audio System
................................... 6-10
Audio set
................................... 6-17
Operating tips for
audio system
............................. 6-11
Safety certification
.................... 6-34
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-16
Overdrive
.................................. 5-11
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-11
Transaxle ranges
....................... 5-10
Automatic Transaxle (Sport AT)
Driving tips
............................... 5-18
Indicators
.................................. 5-15
Manual shift mode
.................... 5-15
Shifting
..................................... 5-16
Shifting recommendation
......... 5-17
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-14
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges
....................... 5-13
B
Battery
Maintenance
............................. 8-23
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps
Ignition key reminder
............... 5-35
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-35
B
Seat belt warning beep .............. 5-35
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
............................ 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-19
Brake/Clutch
Fluid
.......................................... 8-14
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-5
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-29
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops
...................... 6-39
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-11
Center Console
................................. 6-39
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-22
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-31
Child Safety Locks for Rear Door
..... 3-8
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-37
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-6
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-19
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-38
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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Index
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-26
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-38
Defroster
Rear window
............................. 5-40
Dimensions
...................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-6
Driving In Flooded Area
.................. 4-10
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-6
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-12
Automatic transaxle
(Sport AT)
................................. 5-18
Break-in period
........................... 4-6
Driving in flooded area
............. 4-10
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-7
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-7
Trailer towing
........................... 4-11
Winter driving
............................. 4-8
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-15
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-15
Jump-starting
............................ 7-15
Push-starting
............................. 7-17
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-18
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant
...................................... 8-12
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-4
Hood release
............................. 3-18
Oil
............................................... 8-9
Overheating
............................... 7-13
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
........ 8-8
Engine Coolant
Overheating
............................... 7-13
E
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
...............................................5-25
Exhaust Gas
........................................4-4
Exterior Care
....................................8-44
F
Flasher
Hazard warning
.........................5-41
Headlights
.................................5-36
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-7
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids
Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
.....................8-6
Fog Lights
........................................5-37
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front Seats
..........................................2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap
.......................3-16
Gauge
........................................5-26
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-38
Panel description
.......................8-40
Replacement
..............................8-38
G
Gauges ..............................................5-23
Glove Box
........................................6-39
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Index
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. 5-41
Hazardous Driving
............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control
...................................... 5-36
Flashing
.................................... 5-36
High-low beams
........................ 5-36
On reminder
.............................. 5-36
Hood Release
................................... 3-18
Horn
................................................. 5-41
I
Ignition
Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-35
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-27
Cruise set
.................................. 5-35
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-34
O/D OFF
................................... 5-34
Shift position
............................ 5-34
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-23
Interior Care
..................................... 8-47
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
....................... 5-37
Liftgate
............................................... 3-9
Light Bulbs
Replacement
.............................. 8-29
Specifications
............................ 10-7
Lighter
.............................................. 6-37
Lighting Control
............................... 5-36
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment
..................... 3-10
Luggage Compartment Light
........... 6-37
M
Maintenance ....................................... 8-1
Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-7
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-6
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation
.............. 5-8
Map Lights
....................................... 6-36
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-23
Mirrors
Outside mirrors
......................... 3-23
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-24
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-6
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-24
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-23
Overhead Lights
............................... 6-36
Overheating
...................................... 7-13
Overloading
...................................... 4-10
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Index
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-42
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-8
Power Steering
................................. 5-18
Fluid
.......................................... 8-16
Power Windows
............................... 3-14
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-17
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ........... 3-8
Rear Seat
............................................ 2-5
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-40
Rear Window Washer
...................... 5-40
Rear Window Wiper
........................ 5-40
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-24
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-20
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-7
Roof Rack
........................................ 3-21
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-14
Seat Belt System
3-point type
............................... 2-14
Extender
.................................... 2-20
Pregnant women
....................... 2-12
Pretensioner and load limiting
.. 2-16
Rear-center lap/shoulder
........... 2-18
Seat belt precautions
................. 2-11
Warning beep
............................ 2-21
Warning light
............................ 2-21
Seats
Front seats
................................... 2-2
Rear seat
...................................... 2-5
Service Publications
......................... 9-14
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
.............. 7-3
S
Specifications ...................................10-4
Speedometer
.....................................5-24
SRS Air Bags
Air bag system description
........2-40
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-36
Warning light
............................2-45
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel
.................................3-23
Horn
..........................................5-41
Storage Compartments
.....................6-39
Cargo securing loops
.................6-39
Center console
...........................6-39
Glove box
..................................6-39
Sunroof
.............................................3-19
Sunshade
...........................................3-20
Sunvisors
..........................................6-35
T
Tachometer .......................................5-25
Temporary Spare Tire
......................8-27
Tiedown
Hook
..........................................7-19
Tires
Flat tire
........................................7-3
Inflation pressure
.......................8-25
Replacement
..............................8-26
Rotation
.....................................8-26
Snow tires
....................................4-8
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Specifications
............................10-8
Tire chains
...................................4-9
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
.......................9-12
Tool
....................................................7-3
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Index
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T
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
........................................ 5-24
Trunk Lid
......................................... 3-11
Trunk Light
...................................... 3-12
Trunk Release Handle
...................... 3-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-37
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-35
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-27
Air bag system
.......................... 5-32
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
........................................ 5-32
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-33
Brake system
............................ 5-29
Charging system
....................... 5-30
Check engine
............................ 5-31
Door-ajar
................................... 5-33
Engine oil pressure
................... 5-31
Front seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-32
Low fuel
.................................... 5-33
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-33
Seat belt
.................................... 5-33
Warranty
............................................ 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-18
Weights
............................................ 10-6
W
Wheel Replacement ......................... 8-27
Windows
Power windows
......................... 3-14
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-39
Windshield Wipers
........................... 5-39
Blades replacement
................... 8-20
Winter Driving
................................... 4-8
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