2003 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ Owners Manual (in English)

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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G

Power Door Locks
Locking, unlocking with key
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when any door is locked
with a key. All doors and the liftgate
unlock when the driver’s door is unlocked
and the key is held in the unlock position
a second longer. Also, all doors and the
liftgate unlock when the passenger’s door
is unlocked.Locking, unlocking with door-lock
switch
All doors and the liftgate lock
automatically when LOCK is pushed.
They all unlock when the unmarked part
of the door-lock switch is pushed.

Rear Door Child Safety Locks
These locks are intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear doors. Use them both whenever a
child rides in the vehicle.
If you slide the child safety lock to the
lock position before closing that door, the
door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened only by lifting the
outside handle.
NOTE
Holding the key in the unlocked
position in the driver’s door lock for
about a second unlocks all doors and
the liftgate. To unlock only the driver’s
door, insert a key into the driver’s door
lock and turn the key briefly to the
unlock position and then immediately
return it to the center position.
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
Lock
Lock
Unlock
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Locking, Unlocking with Key
To lock the liftgate with the key, insert the
key and turn it counterclockwise.
To unlock the liftgate with the key, insert
the key and turn it clockwise.
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
inserting the key into the key slot of any
door, refer to Power Door Locks (page 3-
8).

Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-2).

Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the door-lock switch, refer to
Power Door Locks (page 3-8).

Opening and Closing the Liftgate
To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle.
To close, use both hands to push the
liftgate down until the lock snaps shut. Do
not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to make
sure it is secure.
Liftgate (Hatchback)
Open Liftgate:
An open liftgate in a moving vehicle
will cause exhaust gas to be drawn
into the cabin. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is
colorless, odorless, and highly
poisonous, and it can cause loss of
consciousness and death. Moreover,
an open liftgate could cause
occupants to fall out in accident. Do
not drive with the liftgate open.
WARNING
Lock
Unlock
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Luggage Compartment
Luggage strap
The luggage compartment can be
accessed by opening the liftgate when the
straps are attached to the sides of the
liftgate.Luggage compartment cover
This cover can be removed for more
room. To do this, just unfasten the straps;
then lift and pull it out.
Luggage compartment cover hook
Use the hook under the luggage
compartment cover to temporarily hold
the trunk mat.
Placing Cargo on the Cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone. Don’t place anything on top
of the cover.
WARNING
Strap
Remove luggage or other cargo from
the trunk mat before lifting the mat to
avoid damaging the trunk mat or the
luggage compartment cover.
CAUTION
Hook
Trunk mat
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Opening and Closing the Trunk
Opening the trunk lid with the key
Insert the key into the slot and turn it
clockwise.Opening the trunk lid with the remote
release lever
Pull up the release lever next to the
driver’s seat.
Closing the trunk lid
Use both hands to push the trunk lid down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is
secure.

Trunk Security
In some situations you may want to
prevent the trunk from being opened with
the remote trunk lid release lever.
Give your key only to someone you trust.
To secure the trunk lid, lock the rear
seatbacks (page 2-6) , push the trunk lock
lever up, and close the trunk.
Trunk Lid (Sedan)
Open Trunk and Exhaust Gas:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is
colorless, odorless, and highly
poisonous. If inhaled, it can cause
loss of consciousness and death.
Because exhaust gas can get into the
cabin through an open trunk, keep
the trunk closed when driving.
WARNING
Open
Release lever
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To cancel the security feature, insert the
key into the lock, turn the key clockwise,
and push the trunk lock lever down.

Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it’s closed. Your vehicle is equipped with a trunk
release handle that provides a means of
escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted to play around vehicles and use
the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle so that all
children can be told about it in an
appropriate way, keeping in mind that
most vehicles don’t have such handles.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Lock
Unlock Trunk lock lever
Trunk Release Handle
(Sedan)
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Opening the Trunk Lid from the
Inside
Pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle.
The handle is made of material that will
glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk
following a brief exposure to ambient
light.
The "T" shaped handle is located on the
inside of the trunk lid.Open Trunk Lid and Children:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock the
rear seatbacks and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle.
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
kids who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Don’t leave your children
or pets alone in a car at any time.
Don’t leave the car, the rear folding
seats or the trunk unlocked. Always
keep the car from being a tempting
place to play by locking rear seats,
doors and the trunk, and keeping the
keys where children won’t play with
them.
WARNING
Handle
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The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for the power windows to operate.

Operating the Driver’s Side
Power Window
To open the window, push down the
switch.
To close the window, pull up the switch. Always keep the handle firmly
attached to the holder and in the
recessed position. Not securing the
handle this way could allow it to snag
luggage in the trunk and open the trunk
lid.
CAUTIONPower Windows
Closing Power Windows:
Closing power windows are
dangerous. A person’s hands, head,
or even neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury or
even death.
This warning applies especially to
children. Make sure the opening is
clear before closing a window.
To prevent burning out the fuse and
damaging the power window system,
don’t open or close more than two
windows at once.
WARNING
CAUTION
Close
OpenLeft front window
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Auto-opening
To fully open the window automatically,
push the switch completely down.
To stop the window partway, pull up the
switch and then release it.

Operating the Passenger Power
Windows
The power windows may be operated
when the power window lock switch is in
the unlock position.
The passenger windows may be opened or
closed by the power window master
control switches on the driver’s door.Front passenger-side power window
To open the window, push down the
switch.
To close the window, pull up the switch.
Rear power windows
To open a window, push the lower part of
the switch.
To close, push the upper part of the
switch.
Right front window
Left rear window
Right rear window
OpenClose
Open
Close
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