2003 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ Owners Manual (in English)

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MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2003  Owners Manual (in English) 2-46
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Damaged Air Bag Sensors:
Driving with damaged air bag sensors 
is dangerous. A collision, even one 
not strong enough to inflate the a

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MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2003  Owners Manual (in English) 3-1
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment 
of various parts.
Doors and Locks 
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MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2003  Owners Manual (in English) 3-2
Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Doors and Locks
The keys operate all locks.
A code number is stamped on the plate 
attached to the key set; detach this plate 
and store it in a safe place

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MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2003  Owners Manual (in English) 3-3
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Transmitter
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press 
the LOCK button and the hazard warning 
lights will flash once.
To confi

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MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2003  Owners Manual (in English) 3-4
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Unlock button
To unlock the driver’s door, press the 
UNLOCK button and the hazard warning 
lights will flash twice.
To unlock all the doo

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MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2003  Owners Manual (in English) 3-5
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Replacing the transmitter battery
1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot 
and gently pry open the transmitter.
2. Press the portion of

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MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2003  Owners Manual (in English) 3-6
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Service
If you have a problem with the keyless 
entry system, consult an Authorized 
Mazda Dealer.
If your transmitter is lost or stolen, b

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MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2003  Owners Manual (in English) 3-7
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G
Locking, Unlocking with Key
Either front door can be locked or 
unlocked with a key.
Turn the key toward the front to unlock, 
toward the b