engine overheat MAZDA MODEL 6 2017 (in English) User Guide

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light
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 saf\
e place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-17.
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 Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunctio\
n.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not\
operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the display turns off after a while.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed continuously.
NOTE If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normall\
y. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel heavy
compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
 Repeatedly 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.
Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, 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/flashes continuously.
NOTEIf the indicator light illuminates/flashes, 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.
 Repeatedly 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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10–7
Index
Multi-information Display ..................4-21
Average fuel economy ................... 4-26
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

Display .......................................... 4-27
Compass Display ........................... 4-27
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display .......................................... 4-27
Current fuel economy .................... 4-26
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display ............................. 4-27
Distance-to-empty ......................... 4-25
Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge ............................................ 4-24
Fuel Gauge .................................... 4-24
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display ........................... 4-27
Maintenance Monitor .................... 4-26
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Display .......................................... 4-27
Odometer and Trip Meter .............. 4-23
Outside Temperature Display ........ 4-25
Warning (Display Indication) ........ 4-28
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ...........4-23, 4-24
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-31
Outside Temperature Display ..... 4-18, 4-25
Overhead Console ............................... 5-91
Overhead Lights .................................. 5-85
Overheating ......................................... 7-17
Overloading ......................................... 3-48
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood ........................... 6-24
Engine compartment overview .....6-25
Key battery replacement ............... 6-38
Opening the hood .......................... 6-23
Owner maintenance precautions ... 6-20
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-71
Personalization Features ..................... 9-10
Power Steering .................................... 4-87
Power Steering Warning Buzzer ......... 7-39
Power Windows .................................. 3-34
R
Radar Sensor (Front) .........................4-150
Radar Sensors (Rear) ........................ 4-153
Rear Coat Hooks ................................. 5-92
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...... 4-111
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-20
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-11
Rear View Monitor ............................4-163
Displayable range on the screen ...4-165
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-170
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-166
Rear view parking camera

location ........................................ 4-164
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-164
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed image ... 4-169
Viewing the display ..................... 4-166
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-63
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-32
Rear window Rear Window Defogger ................. 4-63
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-26
Recording of Vehicle Data .................. 8-22
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-50
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-18
Replacement Fuse ............................................... 6-57
Key battery .................................... 6-38
Light bulbs .................................... 6-45
Tires ............................................... 6-42
Wheel ............................................ 6-43
Wiper ............................................. 6-33
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