2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR coolant temperature

7–19
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
Overheating
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Switch the ignition to off and make
sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan: Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefi nitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.

Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot: When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.

Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine: Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
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7–26
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light The light fl
ashes 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 fi nd 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 saf\
e place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-19 .
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator Light The light illuminates/fl ashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/fl ashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/fl ashes continuously.
NOTE
yIf the indicator light illuminates/fl ashes, the power steering will not operate normally.
If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
yRepeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle i\
s stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the sy\
stem to return
to normal.
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*Some models.7–33
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Message Indicated on Display *
If a message is displayed in the center display (Type B audio), take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the displayed message.
( D isp lay ex am p le)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display (Type B audio), a vehicle
system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and conta\
ct an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has
increased excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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10–4
Index
Fuel Filler lid and cap............................ 3-30
Gauge ............................................ 4-12
Requirements................................. 3-27
Tank capacity .................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-55
Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-54 Ending screen display ................... 4-55
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-55
G
Gauges ................................................... 4-9
Glove Compartment .......................... 5-136
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-45
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-46
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-10
Headlights Control........................................... 4-33
Flashing ......................................... 4-36
High-low beam .............................. 4-36
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-48
Hood Release ...................................... 6-24
Horn .................................................... 4-44
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-24
Ignition Switch .............................................. 4-2
Ignition not switched off (STOP) warning
beep ..................................................... 7-35
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-41
Indicator Lights ................................... 4-19
BSM OFF ...................................... 4-71
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-20
Wrench .......................................... 4-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................ 3-25
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-31 Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............ 6-31
Interior Care ........................................ 6-69
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing ........................................ 6-71
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Trim ............................................... 6-69
Cleaning the Window Interiors ..... 6-71
Dashboard Precautions .................. 6-69
Interior Lights ................................... 5-130 Luggage Compartment Light ...... 5-130
Map Lights .................................. 5-130
Overhead Lights .......................... 5-130
J
Jack ....................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-15
K
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ..................................................... 7-35
Key Suspend Function .......................... 3-8
Key left-in-luggage compartment warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function) .............................................. 7-35
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ........... 7-36
Keyless Entry System ........................... 3-3
Keys ...................................................... 3-2 Key suspend function ...................... 3-8
Transmitter ...................................... 3-4
L
Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane-Change Signals .......................... 4-38
Liftgate ................................................ 3-20
Light Bulbs Replacement .................................. 6-45
Specifi cations .................................. 9-8
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