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In Case of an Emergency

Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Overheating

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

If this happens:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and 

park off the right-of-way.

2. Shift into park (P) .

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. Then turn the ignition 
switch to the ON position without 
starting the engine.
The radiator cooling fans will start to 
cool the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is 
escaping:

Open the hood and idle the engine until 
it cools. If this doesn’t lower the 
temperature, stop the engine and let it 
cool.

5. Check the coolant level.

If it’s low, look for leaks in the radiator 
hoses and connections, heater hoses 
and connections, radiator, and water 
pump.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if 
coolant is still leaking, stop the engine 
and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If you find no problems, the engine is 
cool, and no leaks are obvious, carefully 
add coolant as required (page 8-12).

Overheating

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.

WARNING

Coolant filler cap

2.5 liter V6 DOHC

Engine coolant 
reservoir

Coolant system cap

Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC

Engine coolant 
reservoir

J76Y.book  Page 10  Wednesday, March 27, 2002  5:04 PM