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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 (page
6-23).
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.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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qIf the high engine coolant
temperature warning light (red)
illuminates or flashes
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until
you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating (page 7-18).
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
qIf the AWD warning light
illuminates or flashes
The warning light will illuminate or flash
under the following conditions:
lIlluminates when there is an
abnormality with the AWD system.
lIlluminates if there is too much
difference in tire radius between the
front and rear wheels.
lFlashes when the differential oil
temperature is abnormally high.
lFlashes when there are continually
large differences between front and rear
wheel rotation, such as when trying to
pull away from an icy surface, or when
trying to extricate the vehicle from
mud, sand or similar conditions.
When illuminated
If the AWD warning light illuminates,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When flashing
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a
few moments, if the warning light stops
flashing, you can resume driving. If the
light does not stop flashing, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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I
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level ................................................. 6-25
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-23
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............. 6-22
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ......... 6-26
Instrument Cluster ............................... 4-9
Interior Care ...................................... 6-60
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing ..................................... 6-62
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Trim ............................................ 6-60
Cleaning the Window Interiors ... 6-62
Dashboard Precautions ............... 6-60
Interior Lights ................................... 5-96
Luggage Compartment Light ..... 5-96
Map Lights ................................. 5-96
Overhead Lights ......................... 5-96
J
Jack ..................................................... 7-5
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14
K
Key Suspend Function ........................ 3-7
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ................... 3-7
Transmitter ................................... 3-4
L
Label Information ............................... 9-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 4-46
Liftgate .............................................. 3-19
L
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 6-40
Specifications ............................... 9-6
Lighting Control ............................... 4-40
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
Luggage Compartment ................... 5-104
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 5-96
M
Maintenance and Care ........................ 6-2
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-31
Recommendations for shifting.... 4-32
Map Lights ........................................ 5-96
Meters and Gauges ............................. 4-9
Mirror Defroster ................................ 4-52
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-27
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-28
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-39
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 4-10
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-27
Outside Temperature Display ............ 4-12
Overhead Console ........................... 5-102
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-96
Overheating ....................................... 7-18
Overloading ...................................... 3-43
Owner Maintenance
Closing the Hood ....................... 6-19
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Opening the Hood ...................... 6-18
Owner Maintenance
Precautions ................................. 6-16
Replace Electrical Battery .......... 6-33
Index
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