To Change Coolant; Never remove the radiator cap while; the engine is running or hot.- Page 324

Maintenance

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Never remove the radiator cap while
the engine is running or hot.

If you must remove the radiator cap,
follow these steps to avoid personal
injury that can be caused by escap-
ing steam or engine coolant.

Turn off the engine and wait until
it’s cool. Even then, be very careful
when removing the cap. Wrap a thick
cloth around it and slowly turn it
counterclockwise to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure escapes.

When you’re sure all the pressure is
gone, press down on the cap—still
using a cloth—turn it, and remove it.

Stand away from the radiator open-
ing. Hot steam may blow out or hot
engine coolant may even splash out.

To Change Coolant

NOTE

Do not mix conventional green cool-
ant, orange coolant or recycled cool-
ants together in your vehicle. Use
only the type of coolant that your
vehicle was originally equipped
with. If you are unsure which type of
coolant your vehicle requires, contact
your authorized Mazda dealer.

1. Shut off the engine and allow engine

to cool. Fully depressurize the engine
cooling system by covering the radia-
tor cap with a thick cloth and turning
it slowly to the first stop. Step back
while the pressure releases.

2. Remove the radiator cap.