2003 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ Owners Manual (in English)

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Before Driving Your Mazda
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Driving Tips
No special break-in is necessary, but a few 
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 
miles) may add to the performance, 
economy, and li

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Driving Tips
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When driving on ice or in water, snow, 
mud, sand, or similar hazard:
•Be cautious and allow extra distance 
for braking.
•Avoid sud

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Driving Tips
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•Carry emergency gear, including tire 
chains, window scraper, flares, a small 
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag 
of sand or sal

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Driving Tips
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Tire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire 
chains.
Install the chains on the front tires.
Don’t use chains on the rear ti

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Driving Tips
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Driving In Flooded Area
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. 
Increased stopping distance or the 
vehicle pul

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To w i n g
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Trailer Towing
J39L_EA.book  Page 11  Saturday, June 8, 2002  5:35 PM

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MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2003  Owners Manual (in English) 5-1
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5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving 
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Ignition Switch  .