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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

Cooling Fan and Engine

Inspection:
Inspecting the engine with the ignition
switch in the ON position is
dangerous. The cooling fan could turn
on unexpectedly even when the engine
isn't running. You could be seriously
injured by the fan. Turn the ignition
switch off and remove the key from the
ignition switch when you inspect the
engine.

Cooling System Cap:

When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury. Don't remove the cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot.

Steam from Overheated Engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you. Open the hood
ONLY after steam is no longer
escaping from the engine.

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

transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.
Apply the parking brake.

3. Turn off the air conditioner.

4. 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.

5. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,

then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.

6. 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 transmission in park (P), a manual transmission in neutral.
  • 3. Turn off the air conditioner.
  • 4. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment.
  • 5. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after the temperature has decreased.
  • 6. When cool, check the coolant level.

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