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Overheating

If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, the vehicle loses power, or
you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.

WARNING

Turn the ignition switch off and

remove the key from the ignition switch
when you inspect the engine:

Inspecting the engine with the
ignition switch in the ON position is
dangerous. The cooling fan could
turn on unexpectedly even when the
engine is not running. You could be
seriously injured by the fan.

Do not remove either cooling

system caps 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 temperature gauge indicates
overheating:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Turn off the air conditioner.

5. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:

Don't 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.

6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,

then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.

7. When cool, check the coolant level.

If it's low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.

In Case of an Emergency

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  • 1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
  • 2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park (P), a manual transaxle in neutral.
  • 3. Apply the parking brake.
  • 4. Turn off the air conditioner.
  • 5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment.
  • 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after the temperature has decreased.
  • 7. When cool, check the coolant level.