2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF engine overheat

7–25
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
I f y o u ¿ nd a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Coolant reservoir
Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
I f y o u ¿ nd no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
6-20 ).
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 expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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7–33
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
Engine Oil Warning
Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
3. Inspect the engine oil level 6-20 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine
oil while being careful not to over¿ ll.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
The light À 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 ¿ 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 safe place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-24 .
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
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10–6
Index
L
Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ............................................. 4-106
LDWS switch .............................. 4-109
Lane Departure Warning sound .......... 7-54
Lane-change Signals ........................... 4-72
Leaving Home Light ........................... 4-69
Light Bulbs
Replacement .................................. 6-38
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-7
Lighting Control.................................. 4-63
Lights-on Reminder ............................ 7-49
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-5
M
Maintenance
Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-10
Manual Transmission Operation ......... 4-48
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display ................................................ 7-46
Message Indicated on Display ............ 7-47
Meters and Gauges .............................. 4-24
Mirror Defogger .................................. 4-78
Mirrors
Outside mirrors.............................. 3-30
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-32 Multi-information Display .................. 4-33
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display ... 4-40
Average fuel economy ................... 4-38
Compass Display ........................... 4-40
Cruise control set vehicle speed
display ........................................... 4-40
Current fuel economy .................... 4-38
Distance-to-empty ......................... 4-38
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ............................................ 4-36
Fuel gauge ..................................... 4-36
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display ........................... 4-40
Maintenance monitor .................... 4-39
Odometer and trip meter ............... 4-35
Outside temperature display .......... 4-37
Retractable Fastback Operation
Display .......................................... 4-41
Vehicle Speed Alarm ..................... 4-39
Warning (display indication) ......... 4-41
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ........... 4-25, 4-35
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-30
Outside Temperature Display ..... 4-29, 4-37
Outside temperature warning beep ..... 7-53
Overhead Light ................................. 5-123
Overheating ......................................... 7-24
Owner Maintenance
Closing the bonnet......................... 6-15
Engine compartment overview ..... 6-16
Key battery replacement ............... 6-31
Opening the bonnet ....................... 6-14
Owner maintenance precautions ... 6-12
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