2003 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ tire pressure

8-26
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G

Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner
if irregular wear develops. During
rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
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, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-8) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.

Replacing a Tire
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
Limited-Slip Differential system;
don’t use the following:
•Tires not of the designated size
•Tires of different sizes or types at
the same time
•Tires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren’t followed,
the rotation of the left and right wheels
will be different and will thus apply a
constant load on the limited-slip
differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
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.
CAUTION
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
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.

Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it’s properly
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa
(4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 60 psi).

Replacing a Wheel
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
New tread Worn treadTread wear indicator
•Don’t use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
•The temporary spare tire has a tread
life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
depending on road conditions and
driving habits.
•When the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary
spare (page 8-26).
Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
vehicle.
CAUTION
WARNING
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Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally
identifies your vehicle. The number is on
a plate attached to the left top side of the
dashboard. This plate can easily be seen
through the windshield.

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Label
Chassis Number

Vehicle Emission Control
Information Label

Tire Pressure Label
Vehicle Information Labels
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G

Tires
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-25.
Standard tire
*Only for MAZDASPEED Protegé
Temporary spare tire
*Only for MAZDASPEED Protegé

Fuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-38.
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/cm
2, 32 psi or lb/po2) 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2)
215/45ZR17 88W*
Tire size Inflation pressure
T125/70 D14 420 kPa (60 psi)
T115/70 D15 420 kPa (60 psi)
T135/70 D15
*420 kPa (60 psi)
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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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