2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 engine overheat

7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency..............7-2
Flat Tire.............................................. 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage......... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire................... 7-10
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-21 Jump-Starting............................. 7-21
Emergency Starting.........................7-24 Starting a Flooded Engine.......... 7-24
Push-Starting.............................. 7-24
Overheating......................................7-25 Overheating................................ 7-25
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-27 Towing Description.................... 7-27
Towing Hooks (Mexico ).............7-28
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-30
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-30
Message Indicated on
Display........................................7-44
Message Indicated in Multi-
information Display
*.................. 7-46
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-47
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-52 When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened........................................7-52
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate
*........................................... 7-53
If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate................................ 7-53
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Overheating
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating or the high engine coolant
temperature warning light turns on, the
vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud
knocking or pinging noise, the engine is
probably too hot.
WA R N I N G
Pull over to a safe location, then switch
the ignition 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 indefinitely 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 temperature gauge indicates
overheating or the high engine coolant
temperature warning light turns on:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Shift into park (P).
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.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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7. When cool, check the coolant level.If it is 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
Cooling fan
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
6-27).
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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SignalWarning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The light flashes when the engine
coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe pl ace 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 immedi-
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-25.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Mal-
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m alfunction.
If the message is displayed, st op the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the displ ay turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is dis played continuously.
NOTE
•If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operat ed, however, the operation may feel heavy
compared to normal, or the steerin g wheel could vibrate when turning.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is 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 system to return
to normal.
Power Steering Mal- function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer if the lig ht illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
•If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normal-
ly. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be oper ated, however, the operation
may feel heavy compar ed to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turn-
ing.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is 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 system to return
to normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
O
Odometer and Trip Meter................. 4-14
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-35
Outside Temperature Di splay............4-17
Overhead Console............................. 5-99
Overhead Lights................................ 5-92
Overheating....................................... 7-25
Overloading....................................... 3-53
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood...... ................... 6-23
Engine compartment overview.... 6-24
Key battery replacemen t..............6-38
Opening the hood........................ 6-22
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-20
P
Parking Sensor System................... 4-172
Personalization Features....................9-11
Power Liftgate................................... 3-24
Power Liftgate Warning Beep........... 7-50
Power Steering.................................. 4-83
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-50
Power Windows............. ................... 3-38
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-153
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-150
Rearview Mirror........ ........................3-36
Rear Coat Hooks............................. 5-103
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-107
Rear Door Child Safet y Locks.......... 3-21
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-164
Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-166
Picture quality adjus tment......... 4-171
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-167
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-165
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-165
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
Image......................................... 4-169
Viewing the display................... 4-167
Rear Window Defogger. ................... 4-59
Rear Window Washer....................... 4-59
Rear Window Wiper.... ..................... 4-59
Recommended Oil.............................6-25
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-23
Recreational Towing......................... 3-64
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-19
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-53
Key battery.................................. 6-38
Light bulbs...................................6-45
Tires............................................. 6-42
Wheel........................................... 6-44
Wiper........................................... 6-31
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-49
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-50
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-15
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-48
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seat
Driving position memory.............. 2-8
Seats.................................................... 2-5 Front seat....................................... 2-5
Front seat warmer..........................2-7
Head restraint.............................. 2-18
Second-row seat........ ...................2-11
Second-row seat warmer............. 2-12
Third-row seat............................. 2-17
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