2001 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ coolant temperature

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Driving wift an overheated engine
can cause serious engine damage
(page 6-2).
I Water T€mperature Gauge
The water lemperature gauge sbows lhe
temperature of the ergine coolant,
If the needie exceeds normal range
toward H, it indicates overheating.
I Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is i!1the lank. We recommend
keeping ihe tant over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel waming light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
aspossible.
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ln Ca5€ of an Emergenry
5. Check th€ coolant level.
Ifit low.look for leaks in the
radiator hoses and connections, heater
hoses and connections, radiator, and
warcr pump.
If you find a leak or oiher damage, or
ifcoolant 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 requir€d (page
8,19).
4. Check whethercoolant or steam is
escaping trom under lhe hood or from
the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from rhe engine
comp.nmeni. donit go near the front
of the vehicle. Stop the engine. Then
tum rhe ignition switch to the ON
position without sGning lbe engine.
The radiator cooling fans will st2n to
lf neither coolant nor steam is
escaping, open the bood and idle the
engine until it cools.If this doesn't
lower the temperature, stop the engine
and let i! cool.
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Stean lrom Owrheated Engine:
Ste.nfron an overheated eneine 6
dangerous. The esuping steam
cou.ld senouslt bum rou.Open the
hood ONLY after steam is no longer
ercapi gf.om the engine.
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C oo lin e:SrtlelLtcaps:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant an,l steam nu!
shoot out uttder pntswe and cause
lerious i jury. Don't.emove either
coolinS srstem cap when the engi e
and ndiator are hot.
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If the engine contirues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
sysiem inspected. The engine could
be seriously damaged unless repairs
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Maint€nance
Inspect the antifreeze protection and Do not overlill,
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
V Changing coolant
leasl once a year at the beginning of the If new coolan! is required fiequently, Change coolant according to Sch€duledwinter season-and before traveling consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Maintenance (page 8-3).where temperatures may drop below
freezlng.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heaterhoses.
Replace any ihat are swollen or
The coolanr should be at fuil in the
radiator and between the FULL and
LOW marks on the coolant r€s€rvoir
when the engine is cool.
Ifit's ator near LOW add enough
coolant to the coolant reservoir to
provide freezing and corrosion proiection
and to bring the level to FULL.
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Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse ll offquickly.
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Maintenance
4. Drain the system completely. Insert
and tighten ihe plug. Add as nuch
ethylene gllcol,bas€d cootant and
water as necessary to provide ffeezing
and corrosion prot€clion.
In exlremely cold climates. add the
amount rccommended in lhe coolant
manufacturcr's instructions.
5. Run the engine at idie with the cooling
systen cap off. Slowly add additional
coolant if necessary.
6. At this point, wait until the engine
reaches normal operating temperaturei
then depress the accelerator two or
tbree times. Add more coolant. if
necessary, until rhe system is full.
7. Install the cooling system cap. Inspect
all connections for leai(s. Inspecr the
level in the coolant reservon one more
brake/clutch system inspectred by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Brake and clutch fluid will damagepainted surfaces. If brake or clurch
fluid does get on a painted surface,
wip€ it off immediately.
I Inspecting Brakerclutch Fluid L€v€l
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from
Inspect the fluid level in the reseNoir
reguiarly. If it's low, add flriid until it
reaches MAX. It should be kepl at MAX.
Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean the
The l€vel normally drops with
accumuiated distance. a condirion
associated with wear of brake and clutch
linings.Ifit isexcessively low. have the
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Using nonspecified brake and clutch
fluids Gee chan, page 10,2) will
damage the systems. Mixing different
fluids will also damage thern.
If the brakdclutcb system frequently
requires new fluid, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
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