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5. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
6. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it's 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.
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
8-18).
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.
7-20
In Case of an Emergency
Overheating
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C
Clock ................................................. 6-24
Convertible Top ................................ 3-40
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-40
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-36
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-52
Defroster
Rear window .............................. 5-55
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transmission .............. 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-26
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-24
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-21
Flooded engine ........................... 7-21
Jump-starting .............................. 7-22
Push-starting .............................. 7-26
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-27
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
E
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-18
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-38
Oil .............................................. 8-15
Overheating ................................ 7-19
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-14
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-19
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-34
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-48
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-56
Headlights .................................. 5-51
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-6
Changing .................................... 7-13
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-5
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance .................... 8-11
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-53
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-37
Gauge ......................................... 5-35
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Index
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-33
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-53
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-39
Overheating ....................................... 7-19
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-46
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-29
Power Steering .................................. 5-19
Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Power Windows ................................ 3-35
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-26
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-55
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-54
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-30
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-13
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-38
S
Seat Belt System
3-point type .................................. 2-8
Automatic locking ........................ 2-7
Belt minder ................................. 2-13
Caution label ................................ 2-9
Emergency locking ...................... 2-7
Extender ..................................... 2-12
Pregnant women .......................... 2-6
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-10
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-5
warning light/beep ..................... 2-13
Seats .................................................... 2-2
Security System
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-45
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-48
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-51
Service Publications .......................... 9-40
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-5
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-33
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-36
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-53
Horn ........................................... 5-56
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-41
Back trim storage box ................ 6-42
Glove box ................................... 6-41
Mesh pocket ............................... 6-42
Seat side box .............................. 6-42
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-39
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-34
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-51
Index
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