Roadside Emergencies; WARNING: Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous. The; escaping steam could seriously burn you. Open the hood ONLY- Page 190

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WARNING: 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.

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:

do not 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 does not lower the temperature, stop
the engine and let it cool.

5. Check the coolant level. If it is 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.

See

Adding coolant

in the

Maintenance and Specifications

section. If

you find no problems, the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious,
carefully add coolant as required.

WARNING: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding
coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Do not remove the cooling system cap when the
engine and radiator are hot.

Note:

If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have

the cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged
unless repairs are made.

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.

Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic
converter.

Roadside Emergencies

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  • 4. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood or from the engine compartment.
  • 5. Check the coolant level.
  • If steam is coming from the engine compartment: do not go near the front of the vehicle.
  • If neither coolant nor steam is escaping: open the hood and idle the engine until it cools.