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Overheating

If the engine coolant temperature

gauge indicates overheating and the

high engine coolant temperature

warning indication is displayed, the

vehicle loses power or you hear a loud

knocking or pinging noise, the engine

is probably too hot.

WARNING

Pull over to a safe location, then

switch the ignition o

ff

 and make sure

the fan is not running before

attempting to work near the cooling

fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is

running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running inde

fi

nitely even if

the engine has stopped and the engine

compartment temperature is high. You

could be hit by the fan and seriously

injured.

Do not remove either

cooling system cap when the engine

and radiator are hot:

When the engine and radiator are hot,

scalding coolant and steam may shoot

out under pressure and cause serious

injury.

Open the hood ONLY after steam is

no longer escaping from the engine:

Steam from an overheated engine is

dangerous. The escaping steam could

seriously burn you.
If the engine coolant temperature

gauge indicates overheating and the

high engine coolant temperature

warning indication is displayed:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road

and park o

ff

 the right-of-way.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in park (P), a manual

transmission in neutral.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Turn o

ff

 the air conditioner.

5. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from the engine

compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment:

Do not go near the front of the

vehicle. Stop the engine.

Wait until the steam dissipates,

then open the hood and start the

engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is

escaping:

Open the hood and idle the engine

until it cools.

CAUTION

If the cooling fan does not operate

while the engine is running, the

engine temperature will increase.

Stop the engine and call an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If Trouble Arises

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