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Why Would A 2003 Mazda Protege Oil Filter Not Be Receiving Oil?
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Owner's Manual - Page 61
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... liftgate is not installed correctly. • When replacing the battery, be careful not to get oil on the alarm, which allows you to turn on them.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Unlock button To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button and...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks Hood
M Opening the Hood
1. Use the support rod to unlock the hood. ...safety catch up and lift the hood.
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Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Clip Support rod
M Closing the Hood
1. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Check under the hood area to make certain all loose items (e.g. Close the hood so that...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
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...on the fluid.
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In
• Be sure the windows, outside mirror (s), ...the ON position. • Release the parking brake and make sure nothing will be in your Mazda. Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/ clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be thoroughly ...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
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... than 120 km/h (75 mph). Cold reduces battery capacity. • Use only cold-weather engine oil (page 8-9). • Inspect the ignition system for washer fluid (page 8-18). • Don't...vehicle is dangerous. J39L_EA.book Page 8 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM
Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips Winter Driving
• Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
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... Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM
Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Signal
Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light
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Charging System Warning Light
5-30
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
5-31
Check Engine Light
5-31...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
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... tightened securely. Turn off the right-of the road and park off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-9).
The check engine light may have your speed and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If the light comes on in extensive engine damage.
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Owner's Manual - Page 198
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... Oil ...8-9 Engine Coolant ...8-12 Brake/Clutch Fluid ...8-14 Power Steering Fluid ...8-16 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) ...8-16 Washer Fluid ...8-18 Body Lubrication ...8-19 Air Filter ......8-19 Wiper Blades ...8-20 Battery ...8-23 Tires ...8-24 Light Bulbs ...8-29 Fuses ...8-38 Appearance Care ...8-42 How to keep your Mazda in top condition. J39L_EA.book...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
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However, Mazda recommends that , every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
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ENGINE Engine valve clearance Engine timing belt Drive belts (tension) Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system Engine coolant FUEL SYSTEM Idle speed Air filter Fuel lines and hoses*1 Hoses and tubes for emission*1 IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines...
Owner's Manual - Page 202
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... lights I I I I I I I I I I I I L I I I Replace at 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
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Engine valve clearance Engine timing belt*2 Drive belts (tension) Engine oil Engine oil filter Puerto Rico Others R R Inspect at 96,000 km (60,000 miles) Replace...
Owner's Manual - Page 203
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...8226; Air filter (page 8-19) • Engine coolant (page 8-12) • Engine oil (page ...8-10)
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to the attention of an Authorized Mazda...
Owner's Manual - Page 204
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...by a qualified service technician with the vehicle. Either can be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection: Inspecting the engine with the engine running . As ...if not done properly. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with special tools. Please dispose of waste oil and fluids. Therefore, if you must run the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 205
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...Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil filter Engine oil-filler cap Battery
Power steering fluid reservoir Fuse block
Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick 2.0-liter engine
Cooling system cap
Air filter Engine coolant reservoir
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) Engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
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... and Care
Owner Maintenance
2.0-liter engine
M Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Change engine oil and filter according to a recycling facility. Pull it 's near at or below L, add enough oil to bring the level to F. CAUTION
Don't add engine oil over F. The distance between L and F. Always wash with used oil to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). It's OK between L and...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
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...; The indicated engine oil capacities are for the oil to return to the oil pan. Changing oil filter Because you need a special tool to the F mark if necessary. Warm up the engine for leaks. 7. Front Drain plug
1. Remove the oil-filler cap. 2. Check the oil level and fill to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the...
Owner's Manual - Page 213
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... for leaks and damage. A nonspecified fluid could result in the reservoir at each engine oil change with the temperature. Move the shift lever through all ranges and set the parking brake...and hoses for long periods when the power steering fluid level is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G Measure it as described below. NOTE
Use specified...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
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...excessive engine wear.
This could result in very dusty or sandy areas, replace the filter more often than recommended intervals. 1. Clamp
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Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G It's been... should be cleaned and reused. Air Filter
CAUTION
Don't drive without an air filter. M Replacing the Air Filter
NOTE
If the vehicle is released. A viscous paper air filter fits inside the air cleaner housing, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
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... is dangerous. Never touch the glass portion of the bulb with bare hands, body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit. Hatchback Do not touch the... 3. J39L_EA.book Page 31 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Your Mazda's headlights have replaceable halogen bulbs.
M Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Sedan 1. Sealing cover Headlight low beam ...
Owner's Manual - Page 242
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...of the vehicle doesn't need it to coat them from forming. 3. Waxing Your vehicle needs to remove oil, tar, and similar materials will remove paint and could result in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts ... usually also take off all parts, both repaired and new. CAUTION
If your Mazda is ineffective, use on the finish. It would also help to a high luster. • During cold...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
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... transaxle oil Above ... (1,991 cc, 121.5 cu in) 9.0 9.1
M Electrical System
Item Battery Alternator Starter Spark-plug number MAZDA NGK DENSO CHAMPION Model 1.6-liter engine 12V-40AH/5HR 12 V-70 A 12 V - 1.0 kW -...*Only
1.0-1.1 mm (0.040-0.043 in), 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in)*
for MAZDASPEED Protegé
M Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification API Service SG (Energy Conserving II) SH (Energy...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
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...for MAZDASPEED Protegé
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Specifications
M Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item 1.6-liter engine Engine oil 2.0-liter engine 1.6-liter engine Coolant 2.0-liter engine Transaxle oil Fuel tank With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement With...
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