CLIMATE CONTROLS/TRANSAXLE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Temperature control
Rotate knob to blue for cool,
red for warm
2. Air Conditioning*
Press to activate/deactivate
Tip: Floor position
and both defrost positions
/ : A/C turns ON, air
intake switches to fresh air
3. Fan control
Rotate knob right/left to
increase/decrease speed, turn
to 0 to shut system off
4. Air Intake Control
Slide lever to select
= recirculate inside air;
use for maximum heating/
cooling or to keep odors out
= fresh air
WARNING: Do not use
position in cold weather;
windows will fog and
hamper vision
5. Rear window defogger
Press to activate/deactivate
6. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= defrost, air to windshield
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature to
maximum hot, air flow selector
knob to
Tips: When selected, air is
dried when temperature is
above 39°F
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the front
seats may interfere with air
flow to the rear
Automatic
Transaxle*
Gearshift
must be
in Park or
Neutral to
start engine;
it must
be in Park
to remove
ignition
key
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park: Press
firmly on brake pedal, then press
release button (1) on gearshift
R = Reverse
N = Neutral No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automatically
D (Overdrive Off)
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking
Stops 3rd-4th gear cycling
in stop/go driving
Overdrive Switch
Press (2) to enable/disable
overdrive gear
2 = Second Gear
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking
Use to reduce wheel spin when
starting on slippery surfaces
1 = First Gear
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking
Manual
shift mode*
Move shift lever
from D to M;
then M to D for
automatic mode
M (Manual)
Manual gear selection is achieved
by moving shifter back and forward
Shift and gear position indicator
located in the instrument panel,
M will be illuminated for manual
mode, numeral for gear position
will be shown below shift
position indicator
Manual transaxle
Depress clutch pedal
to start engine and
change gears
Tips: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving or using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a standstill while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life
Climate
Controls
Transaxle
Quick Tips Mazda Protegé/Protegé5 page 12
page 13
Revised September 23, 2002
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