Attention.
- Stop the engine, turn off the ignition, and make sure the radiator cooling fan is not rotating before checking or working near the fan blades. It is dangerous to work near the fan blades while the fan is rotating. If the engine is hot, the radiator cooling fan may continue to rotate even when the engine is not running and the ignition is off. You could be seriously injured by the fan blades.
- Do not remove the radiator and expansion tank caps until the engine and radiator have cooled down.
- If the engine and radiator of the cooling system are at high temperatures, then splashes of coolant and steam escaping under pressure from under the radiator cap or expansion tank can cause severe burns.
- Open the hood only after steam has completely stopped escaping from the engine cooling system.
- Steam escaping from the cooling system of an overheated engine is dangerous. You can be severely burned by escaping steam.
If the engine coolant overheat indicator comes on, follow these steps:.
1. Taking precautions, immediately pull over to the side of the road or to the edge of the roadway and stop.
2. On a vehicle with an automatic transmission, move the selector to the "P" (Park) position. On a vehicle with a manual transmission, move the gearshift lever to the neutral position.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check for signs of coolant leakage or steam coming from the vehicle's engine compartment.
If steam is coming out of the engine compartment, follow these steps:
- Do not go close to the front of the car. Turn off the engine.
- Wait until the steam stops escaping. Then open the hood and start the engine.
If there is no steam release and no coolant leak, follow these steps:
- Open the hood and let the engine idle with the hood open until the engine temperature drops.
Caution: If the radiator cooling fan does not operate while the engine is running, the engine temperature will increase. Turn off the engine and contact an authorized Mazda dealer.
6. Make sure the radiator cooling fan is running. After the engine temperature has dropped to normal, turn off the engine.
7. After the engine has cooled down, check the coolant level.
If the coolant level is low, check for signs of leaks from the radiator and connecting hoses.
If you find a coolant leak or other damage, or if the coolant leak continues, follow these steps:
- Turn off the engine and contact an authorized Mazda dealer for service.
If you have not found any faults and there is no coolant leak, then after the engine has cooled down, do the following:
- Carefully add coolant and bring its level to the norm.
Original version of the article on the website (Mazbook)
Caution: If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, contact an authorized Mazda dealer to have the engine cooling system checked. If the engine cooling system is not repaired in a timely manner, it may be seriously damaged and fail. In such cases, contact an authorized Mazda dealer.