engine coolant MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 User Guide

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-14
083-4AE
 Engine Compartment Overview
Cooling system cap
2.0-liter engine
Engine oil dipstick Air filter
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle)
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Fuse block
Battery
Coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
J94A7001A

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-15
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Air filter
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle)
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Fuse block
Battery
Coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
J94A7002A2.5-liter engine
Power steering fluid reservoir
Cooling system cap

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-21
083-8C2E
 Engine Coolant
 Inspecting coolant level
WARNING
!
Hot Engine:A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of
the engine compartment can
become very hot. You could be
burned. Don’ t inspect the coolant
system or add coolant when the
engine is hot.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year—at the beginning of
the winter season—and before
traveling where temperatures may
drop below freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections
of all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L
marks on the coolant reservoir when
the engine is cool.
083-9C1E
2.5-liter engine
J94A7042_a
2.0-liter engine
If it ’s at or near L, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and
to bring the level to F.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-22

083-10AE
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Radiator coolant will damage
paint. Rinse it off quickly.NOTEMixing green coolant with orange
coolant could decrease the service
life expentancy of the coolant. Use
only genuine Mazda orange
colored or equivalent coolant.


083-11DE
Changing coolant
Change coolant according to
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).
CAUTION
!
• Use only soft (demineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
Water that contains minerals
will cut down on the coolant’ s
effectiveness.
• Don’ t add only water. Always
add a proper coolant mixture.
CAUTION
!
• The engine has aluminum parts
and must be protected by an
ethylene-glycol-based coolant
to prevent corrosion and
freezing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or
methanol antifreeze. DO NOT
MIX alcohol or methanol with
the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
• Don’ t use a solution that
contains more than 60 percent
antifreeze.
This would reduce
effectiveness.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-23
For mixture percentage:
Volume
Protection
Antifreezesolution
Water
Above –16° C (3°F)
35%
65%
Above –26° C (–15°F)
45%
55%
Above –40° C (–40°F)
55%
45%
WARNING
!
Removing the Cooling SystemCap:Removing the cooling system cap
or drain plug while the engine is
running or hot is dangerous. This
might lead to cooling system and
(Continued)
engine damage and could result
in serious injury from escaping
hot coolant or steam. Turn off the
engine and wait until it’ s cool.
Even then, be very careful when
removing the cap or drain plug.
Wrap a thick cloth around it and
slowly turn it counterclockwise to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure escapes. When you’re
sure all the pressure is gone, press
down on the cap — still using a
cloth — turn the cap, and remove
it.

083-12D1E
Cooling system cap
J94A7009A2.0-liter engine
Loosen
Tighten
LoosenTighten
Drain plug
To change coolant
1. Remove the cooling system cap.
2. Only when the engine is cool,
loosen the radiator drain plug and
drain the coolant into a suitable
container.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-24J94A7010A2.5-liter engine
Cooling system cap
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen
Tighten
Drain plug
3. With the drain plug loose but notfully removed, flush out the system
with running water.
4. Drain the system completely and retighten the plug. 5. Fill the radiator (to the top of the
filler neck) and then the coolant
reservoir (to F) with as much
ethylene-glycol-based coolant and
water as necessary to provide
protection from freezing and
corrosion.
In extremely cold climates, add the
amount recommended by the
coolant manufacturer.
6. Reinstall the cooling system cap.
7. Run the engine at idle for about 10 minutes. 8. Then do this:
•Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for
about 5 minutes.
• Increase the engine speed to
3,000 rpm for about 5 seconds
and then release the accelerator.
• Do this 4 or 5 times.
• Make sure the engine
temperature gauge does not
reach the HOT zone.
After turning off the engine, inspect
the drain plug and the water hoses
for leaks.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
J94A7014
Maintenance
8-25
9. After the engine has cooled,remove the cooling system cap and
inspect the coolant level. If it’ s low,
repeat steps 5 to 8.
Because this procedure requires
technical expertise, we recommend
that it be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.NOTEMixing green coolant with orange
coolant could decrease the service
life expentancy of the coolant. Use
only genuine Mazda orange
colored or equivalent coolant


083-13A2EJ94A7013
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from
the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. If it’
s low, add fluid until it
reaches MAX. It should be kept at
MAX.
Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean
the area around the cap.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-46
WARNING
!
Handling Halogen Bulbs:When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken,
it will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying
glass. If the glass portion is
touched with bare hands, body oil
could cause the bulb to overheat
and explode when lit. Never touch
the glass portion of the bulb with
your bare hands and always wear
eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.
WARNING
!
Children and Halogen Bulbs:Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could
be caused by dropping a halogen
bulb or breaking it some other
way. Always keep halogen bulbs
out of the reach of children.

083-42SE
Bolts
J94A7030
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in
the rear of the headlight body.
3. (2.5-liter engine) Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-3
PagePage Page
CCapacities10-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Player 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic Converter
(see Emission Control System)
Center Console Box 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Pocket 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 4-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 6-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Coolant 8-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Oil 8-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Warning Light 5-37 . . . .
Check Engine Light 5-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking
Automatic transaxle fluid level 8-29 . . . .
Brake/clutch fluid level 8-25
. . . . . . . . .
Coolant level 8-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil level 8-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid level 8-27 . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid level 8-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Restraint
2-26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint precautions 2-26 . . . . . . .
Child-restraint systems 2-28
. . . . . . . . . .
Installing child-restraint systems 2-29 . .
Child Safety Lock for Rear Door 3-8 . . . . .
Cleaning Dashboard 7-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap/shoulder belt webbing 7-13 . . . . . . .
Upholstery and interior trim 7-12 . . . . . .
Window interiors 7-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control System 5-60
. . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 5-51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Changer 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player 5-82, 5-83
. . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine
Adding 8-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing 8-22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting 8-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Lights 3-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 5-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup Holders 5-56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Assistance
9-2, 9-5
. . . . . . . . . .
Customer Information 9-1
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
DDashboard Illumination 5-35
. . . . . . . . . . .
Dashboard Overview 1-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dashboard Precautions 7-12
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Day/Night Mirror 3-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defroster Outside mirrors 3-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window 5-49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 3-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside door lock 3-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside door lock 3-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-40
. . . . . . . . . .
Doors 1-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Hazardous driving 4-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
In flooded areas 4-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking the vehicle 4-11
. . . . . . . . . . . .

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-4
PagePage Page
Winter driving 4-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EEmergency Starting
Jump-starting 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Push-starting 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emission Control System 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Compartment Overview 8-14 . . . . .
Engine Coolant Adding coolant 8-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing coolant 8-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting coolant level 8-21 . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
(see Water)
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) 4-6 . .
Engine Oil Changing engine oil and filter 8-18 . . . .
Inspecting engine oil level 8-17 . . . . . . .
Recommended oil 8-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-38
. . .
Engine Starting 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) 4-6 . . . . . . . .
Exterior Care 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eyeglass Holder 5-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FFinish Damage 7-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Hazard Warning 6-2
. . . . . . . . . . .
Flat Tire 6-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluids Automatic transaxle 8-29
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake/clutch 8-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 8-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer 8-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foot Brake 5-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat Belts 2-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seats (Electrically Operated) Head restraint height adjustment 2-9 . . .
Height adjustment 2-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recline
2-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion front height
adjustment 2-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion rear height
adjustment 2-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat slide 2-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seats (Manually Operated) Head restraint height adjustment 2-4 . . .
Recline 2-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slide 2-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt 2-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge 5-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Requirements 4-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel-Filler Cap 3-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel-Filler Lid 3-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 6-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel description 6-12
. . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 6-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .