2006 MAZDA MODEL 5 cooling

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qChanging Coolant
Change coolant according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).
CAUTION
lUse only soft (demineralized) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant's effectiveness.
lDon't add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
lThe engine has aluminum parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
lDO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or
Silicate.
These coolants could damage the
cooling system.
lDO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol
with the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
lDon't use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
NOTE
If the “FL22 ”mark is shown on or near
the cooling system cap, use FL22 type
engine coolant. If engine coolant other
than FL22 type is used, the engine
coolant must be replaced earlier than
the specified replacement interval
indicated in the scheduled maintenance
(page 8-3).
Except FL22 type
For mixture percentage:
Protection Volume
Antifreeze solution Deminera-
lized water
Above _
16°C (3°F) 35% 65%
Above _
26°C ( _
15°F) 45% 55%
Above _
40°C ( _
40°F) 55% 45%
FL22 type
FL22 type engine coolant concentration is
factory adjusted. Use the product as it is
without diluting it.
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To change coolant
WARNING
Removing the Cooling System Cap:
Removing the cooling system cap
while the engine is running or hot is
dangerous. This might lead to cooling
system and engine damage and could
result in serious injury from escaping
hot coolant or steam. Turn off the
engine and wait until it's cool. Even
then, be very careful when removing
the cap.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap and
slowly turn it counterclockwise about
two and a half rotations.
Step back while the pressure escapes.
When you're sure all the pressure has
escaped, turn the cap
counterclockwise―still using a cloth
― and remove the cap.
Brake/Clutch Fluid
qInspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the
same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept at MAX.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and clutch
linings. If it is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch system inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Owner Maintenance
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qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
12 3
4 5 6
789
10
11
12
13 1415 16 17 18
19 20 21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30 31
32
33
34
35
36
DESCRIPTION
FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 FAN 40 A Cooling fan
2 P/ST 80 A EHPAS
3 BTN 40 A For protection of various circuits
4 HEAD 40 A Headlights
5 PTC 80 A ―
6 GLOW 60 A ―
7 ABS 1 30 A ABS
í
8 ABS 2 20 A ABSí
9 ENGINE 30 A For protection of various circuits
10 ―― ―
11 IG KEY 1 30 A Ignition switch
12 STARTER 20 A Starter clutch
13 IG KEY 2 30 A Ignition switch
14 ―― ―
15 HEATER 40 A Blower motor
16 ―― ―
17 DEFOG 40 A Rear window defroster
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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