Mazda Protege 5. Manual — part 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

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2. Disconnect the battery cables.

3. Securely connect the welding machine ground

near the welding area.

4. Cover the peripheral parts of the welding area to

protect them from weld spatter.

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JACKING POSITIONS

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Warning

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Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and cause serious
injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking positions and block the wheels.

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Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.

Front

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At the center of the crossmember

Rear

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At the center of the crossmember

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VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITION

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Vehicle Lift Positions
Front and rear

Warning

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Unstably lifting a vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle can slip off the lift and cause
serious injury and/or vehicle damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is on the lift
horizontally by adjusting the height of
support at the end of the arm of the lift.

Safety Stand Positions
Front

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Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.

Rear

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Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.

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TOWING

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Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. State and local laws must be
followed.

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A towed vehicle usually should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

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When towing with the rear wheels on the ground,
release the parking brake.

Caution

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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

Caution

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Do not tow the vehicle backward with
driving wheels on the ground. This may
cause internal damage to the transaxle.

Caution

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Do not use the hook loops under the
front and rear for towing. They are
designed ONLY for tying down the
vehicle when it is being transported.
Using them for towing will damage the
bumper.

Tiedown Hooks
Front

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Rear

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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Chassis Number

Engine Identification Number

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