Mazda Protege 2001 - Before Driving

Protecting Your Mrzdg
Before Driving
I Belore Getting In
.
Be
sure the
windows,
outside
mirror(s), and
outside
lights
a.re clean.
.
Inspect inllation
pressures
and
condition of tires-
.
Look under the
vebicle
for any sign of
.
If
you plan
to back up, make sure
nothing
will
be in
your way.
I After
Getting In
.
Are all doors closed and locked?
.
Are tbe inside and outside mirors
adj'rsGd?
.
Is everyone\ seat belt faslened?
.
Do all the lights work?
.
Check all
gauges.
.
Check all
waming
lights
when
the
ignition switch is lumed 1() the ON
posirion.
.
Release ihe
parking
brake
and make
sure the brate waming lighlgoes off
Always
be lhoroughly f:rmiliar
with your
Mazda.
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few
precautions
in the
firs! 1,000 km
(600
miles) may add to the
peformance.
economy, and life of
your
Mazda.
.
Don'trace the engine.
.
Don't maintain one consiantspeed for
long.
.
Donl drive constantly
at full th.ottle
or high engine rpm for exlended
.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
.
Avoid full throule starts.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolanl,
brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid. and
other fluid levels shouldbe inspected
daily,
weekly,
or
at refueling,
dependjng on the fluid. See
Maintenance, Section 8.
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