Mazda Protege (2003 year). Manual — part 11

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

▼ Operating the In-Dash CD Changer

Inserting the CD

The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading mechanism
will set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on the
CD.
The disc number and the track number
will be displayed.

Normal insertion

1. Press the load button (

).

2. When "In" is displayed, insert the CD.

Inserting CDs into desired tray number

1. Press and hold the load button (

)

for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.

2. Press the channel preset button for the

desired tray number within 5 seconds
after the beep is heard.

3. When "In" is displayed, insert the CD.

Display

CD slot

Disc-in indicator

CD eject

button

CD play button

Random button

Repeat button

Disc up button

Scan
button

Fast-forward button

Reverse
button

Track up
button

Track down
button

Disc down
button

Load button

Power/Volume knob

NOTE

A CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads "WAIT". A beeping
sound can be heard during this waiting
time. Simultaneously pressing the
power/volume knob and the load
button (

) for about 2 seconds will

turn this beeping sound ON or OFF.

NOTE

The CD cannot be inserted to the
desired tray number if the number is
already occupied.

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Multiple insertion

1. Press and hold the load button (

)

for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.

2. When "In" is displayed, insert the CD.

3. When "In" is displayed again, insert

the next CD.

Ejecting the CD

Normal ejection

1. Press the CD eject button (

). The

disc number and "OUT" will be
displayed.

2. Pull out the CD.

Ejecting CDs from desired tray number

1. Press and hold the CD eject button (

)

for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.

2. Press the channel preset button for the

desired CD number within 5 seconds
after the beep is heard.

3. Pull out the CD.

Multiple ejection

1. Press and hold the CD eject button (

)

for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.

2. Wait 5 seconds or press the CD eject

button (

) again within 5 seconds

after the beep is heard.

3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will

be ejected.

Playing

Press the CD play button (

) to start

playing when a CD is in the unit.

Fast-forward/Reverse

Press and hold the fast-forward button
(

) to advance through a track at high

speed.
Press and hold the reverse button (

)

to reverse through a track at high speed.

Track search

Press the track up button (

) once to

skip forward to the beginning of the next
track.
Press the track down button (

) once to

skip back to the beginning of the current
track.

NOTE

The first-inserted CD will be played
automatically when:

• No CD is inserted within 15

seconds after "In" is displayed.

• The CD trays are full.

NOTE

When the CD is ejected during play,
the next CD will be played
automatically.

NOTE

• CDs will be ejected starting with the

one with the lowest number.

• All CDs in the tray will be ejected

continuously.

• CDs can be ejected when the

ignition switch is off. Press and hold
the CD eject button (

) for about 2

seconds and all CDs will eject.

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Disc search

Press the disc up button (

) to skip

forward to the beginning of the next CD.
Press the disc down button (

) to

skip back to the beginning of the previous
CD.

Music scan

This feature helps to find a program by
playing about the first 10 seconds of each
track.

Press the scan button (

) during play

to start scan play operation (the track
number will flash).
Press the scan button (

) once again

to cancel scan play.

Repeat play

This feature makes it possible to listen to
a selection repeatedly.

Press the repeat button (

) during play.

The current selection will be repeated
("RPT" will be displayed).
Press the repeat button (

) once again

to cancel repeat play.

Random play

This feature allows the CD player to
randomly select the order of the songs.

Press the random button (

) during

play. The next selection will be randomly
selected ("RDM" will be displayed).
Press the random button (

) once

again to cancel random play.

NOTE

If the unit is left in scan, normal play
will resume where scan was selected.

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▼ Error Indications

If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear
the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Indication

Cause

Solution

CHECK MD

MD is inserted upside down

Insert the MD properly. If the error indication does
not disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer

CHECK MD

MD is defective

Insert another MD properly. If the error indication
does not disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer

CHECK CD

CD is inserted upside down

Insert the CD properly. If the error indication does
not disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer

CHECK CD

CD is defective

Check the CD for scratches or soiling

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Audio System

This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.

Safety Certification

• This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service

personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda dealer.

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD player
with the top case of the unit removed.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mazda may void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE

For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

CAUTION

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Interior Equipment

When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.

▼ Vanity Mirrors

To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.

▼ Illuminated Entry System

When the switch is in the DOOR position,
the overhead light comes on for:
• about 30 seconds after the driver’s door

is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.

• about 15 seconds after all doors are

closed.

• about 15 seconds after the key is

removed from the ignition.

The light also goes out when:
• the ignition switch is turned to the ON

position and all doors are closed.

• the driver’s door is locked.

Sunvisors

Sunvisor

Interior Lights

NOTE

If any door is left opened, the light
goes out after about 5 minutes.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.

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▼ Overhead Lights

▼ Map Lights

The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.

OFF

Light off

DOOR

• Light on when any door is open
• Light on or off when the

illuminated entry system is on

ON

Light on

OFF

DOOR

ON

With sunroof

OFF

ON

DOOR

Without sunroof

Map light

Map light

With sunroof

Map light

Map light

Without sunroof

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Interior Equipment

▼ Luggage Compartment Light

The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Press the lighter in and release it. When
ready for use, it automatically pops out.

OFF

Light off

ON

Light on when the liftgate is open

OFF

ON

Lighter

• Don’t touch the metal part of the

lighter, you may burn yourself.

• Don’t hold the lighter in because it

will overheat.

• Don’t use the lighter socket for

plug-in accessories such as shavers
and coffee pots. They may damage
it or cause electrical failure. Use
only a genuine Mazda lighter or the
equivalent.

• If the lighter doesn’t pop out within

30 seconds, remove it to prevent
overheating.

CAUTION

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To remove, open and push down on the
lock spring.

The cup holder is in the center console.

Ashtray

Don’t use the ashtray for trash. You
might start a fire.

CAUTION

Cup Holder

Using Cup Holder:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded. Never use a cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the
vehicle is moving.

Don’t Put Anything Other Than Cups
or Drink-cans in Cup Holder:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink-cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink-cans.

WARNING

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Interior Equipment

▼ Glove Box

To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
The door has a lock, insert the key and
turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.

▼ Center Console

To open, pull the release catch.

▼ Cargo Securing Loops

Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44.1 lbf). Do not apply excessive
force to the loops as it will damage them.

Storage Compartments

Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a sudden
stop, keep the storage boxes closed
when driving.

In hot weather, don’t leave
combustible materials or objects which
will deform in extreme heat such as
lighters and glasses in the vehicle.

WARNING

CAUTION

Unlock

Lock

Not Securing Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous. The cargo could move or
be crushed in sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
the luggage is secured before driving.

WARNING

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7

In Case of an Emergency

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Parking in an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Parking in an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-2

Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-3

Spare Tire and Tool Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-7

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

Starting a Flooded Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-15
Jump-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-15
Push-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-17

Emergency Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-18

Towing Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Towing/Tiedown Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-19
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

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In Case of an Emergency

Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning switch and all
four turn signals will flash at once.

Parking in an Emergency

NOTE

• The turn signals don’t work when

the hazard warning lights are on.

• Check local regulations about the

use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.

Hazard warning flasher switch

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Jack handle

Lug wrench

Conventional tire

hold-down bolt

Spare tire

Tool bag

Jack

Sedan

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Jack handle

Lug wrench

Conventional tire

hold-down bolt

Spare tire

Tool bag

Jack

Hatchback

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

▼ Jack

To remove the jack

(Sedan)

1. Remove the jack container lid.

2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.

(Hatchback)

1. Remove the cover.

2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise.

To secure the jack

Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

▼ Spare Tire

Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
It’s lighter and smaller than a
conventional tire, and is designed only for
emergency use and should be used only
for VERY short periods. Temporary
spares should NEVER be used for long
drives or extended periods.

Jack

Wing bolt

Jack

Wing bolt