If the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot.
| WARNING
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 high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates:
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 it is low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses.
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 .
| CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. |
Push-Starting
Emergency Towingi-ELOOP
On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the
vehicle is
decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being
discarded as
heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use
it to power the
vehicle's electrical dev ...
A/C Compressor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
4. Remove the drive belt..
5. Remove the water hose bracket.
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability
will b ...
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set to or
with the
fan control dial in a position other than 0
and the temperature control dial in the
maximum cold position, the air intake
selector ...