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C L I M A T E   C O N T R O L S

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: Use A/C to 
dehumidify 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 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

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August 8, 2001

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A/C

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*Denotes optional equipment

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