11. Ashtray; 19. Instrument ; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features - Page 2

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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

1. Door locks, 

see Locks

2. Power window switches,

see Switches

3. Mirror controls,

see Locks/Mirrors

4. Fog light switch

Push to activate/deactivate;
functions only with headlight
low beams on

5. Air vents

To open/close: Rotate 
thumbwheel up/down
To direct air up/down: 
Move vent 
To direct air side-to-side: Move
thumbwheel in center of vent

6. Turn signal/lighting 

control lever,

see Driver Controls

7. Wiper/washer control

lever,

see Driver Controls

8. 

Hazard warning switch

Push to activate/deactivate

9. Audio system,

see Audio System

10. Climate control panel,

see Climate Controls

11. Ashtray
12. Cigarette lighter
13. Cup holders
14. Gearshift lever,

see Transaxle

15. Parking-brake lever

To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly, 
while depressing button at
front of lever, lower parking
brake lever

16. Cruise control*,

see Switches

17. Tilt steering wheel lever

Pull lever down to unlock 
column, adjust wheel position;
push lever up to lock

18. Horn/Air bag

To beep: Press

19. Instrument 

cluster

lighting

To brighten/dim: Turn 
thumbwheel up/down

20.

Hood release handle

Pull to open partially

21. Fuse panel
22.

Remote trunk-lid

release (Protegé Sedan)

To open: Pull lever up

23. 

Fuel-filler lid release

To open: Pull lever up

Driver’s

View

Quick Tips

Mazda

Protegé/Protegé5

page 2
page 3

August 8, 2001

Key

Operates ignition and 
all locks

Tip: Use key number 
plate to purchase 
a new key; store in
safe place separate
from vehicle

Remote entry 
system,

see
Locks/Mirrors

21

5

8

5

22

23

7

5

4

6

19

20

13

14

15

1

2 3

12

11

9

10

18 17 16

0

1

2

3

4

A/C

*Denotes optional equipment

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