engine overheat MAZDA MODEL MPV 2004 Owners Manual (in English)

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Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand, or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move the
shift lever from D to R.•Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
•Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
•Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
•Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
•Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze—but don’t use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-18).
•Don’t use the parking brake in freezing
weather as the parking brake may
freeze. Instead, shift to P and block the
rear wheels.
Rocking the Vehicle
Spinning the Wheels:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries. Don’t spin the wheels at
more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and
don’t allow anyone to stand behind a
wheel when pushing the vehicle.
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.
WARNING
CAUTION
Winter Driving
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Before Driving Your Mazda
To w i n g
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Passing
Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of room before changing lanes.
Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and the effects of rough roads
will affect handling.
If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately, but
gradually.
Steer straight ahead. If no extreme correction of steering or braking is made, the
combination of less speed and firm steering will result in stability.
Backing up
Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Back slowly, and have a
helper outside at the rear of the trailer to reduce the risk of an accident.
To turn the trailer, place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the
direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movements to prevent sharp or
prolonged turning.
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or overheating the engine, or
both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
Overheated engine
The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on long or steep
upgrades.
If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to
the side of the road, park off the right-of-way and wait for engine to cool. Refer to
Overheating (page 7-15).
Over Use of the Brake Pedal:
Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as it could
cause the brakes to overheat and lose power, resulting in loss of control and a serious
accident. Use lower gears (1st and 2nd) to help reduce speed. Pull off the road and
allow brakes to cool down whenever braking performance feels reduced. Always use
lower gears to reduce speed.
WARNING
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

Foot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.
Brake System
Coasting with the Engine Off:
Continuing to coast when the engine
is stalled or turned off is dangerous.
Braking will require more effort, and
the brake’s power-assist could be
depleted if you pump the brake. This
will cause longer stopping distances
or even an accident. Don’t continue
coasting when the engine is stalled or
turned off, find a safe place to stop.
Riding the Brakes:
Driving with your foot continuously
on the brake pedal or steadily
applying the brakes for long distances
is dangerous. This causes overheated
brakes, resulting in longer stopping
distances or even total brake failure.
This could cause loss of vehicle
control and a serious accident. Avoid
continuous application of the brakes.
Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep hills.
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
WARNING
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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to "0.0" by holding
the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.

Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.
If the needle exceeds normal range toward
H, it indicates overheating.
NOTE
•Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
•The trip record will be erased when
the vehicle is driven over 999.9 km
(mile).
Don’t run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Red zone
CAUTION
Driving with an overheated engine can
cause serious engine damage
(page 7-15).
CAUTION
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.

Cooling (With Air Conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner.
5. Adjust the fan control dial and
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the position in cold or
rainy weather will cause the glass to
fog up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident. Do not use the
position in cold or rainy weather.
NOTE
•If the windshield fogs up easily, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.
•If cooler air is desired at face level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
•The air to the floor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
WARNING
When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-22).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner
off.
CAUTION
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Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
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 .................................................................. 7-8
Overheating
................................................................................. 7-15
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-15
Emergency Starting
.................................................................... 7-17
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-17
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-18
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-21
Emergency Towing
...................................................................... 7-22
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-22
Tiedown Hooks ........................................................................ 7-23
Recreational Towing ................................................................ 7-23
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
Overheating
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, the vehicle loses power, or
you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Shift into park (P).
Apply the parking brake.
3. Turn off the air conditioner.
4. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Don’t 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.
5. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
Overheating
Cooling Fan and Engine
Inspection:
Inspecting the engine with the
ignition switch in the ON position is
dangerous. The cooling fan could
turn on unexpectedly even when the
engine isn’t running. You could be
seriously injured by the fan. Turn the
ignition switch off and remove the key
from the ignition switch when you
inspect the engine.
Cooling System Cap:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Don’t remove the
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.
Steam from Overheated Engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you. Open the hood
ONLY after steam is no longer
escaping from the engine.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Overheating
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
6. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it’s 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.
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
8-12).
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.
F
L
Cooling
system cap
Coolant reservoir
CAUTION
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Index
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-23
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-35
Defroster
Rear window
............................. 5-38
Dimensions
...................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area
.................. 4-11
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-7
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-13
Break-in period
........................... 4-7
Driving in flooded area
............. 4-11
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-8
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-9
Winter driving
............................. 4-9
E
Easy Closure .................................... 3-12
Emergency Starting
.......................... 7-17
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-17
Jump-starting
............................ 7-18
Push-starting
............................. 7-21
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-22
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant
...................................... 8-12
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-5
Hood release
............................. 3-24
Oil
............................................. 8-10
Overheating
............................... 7-15
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
........ 8-9
Engine Coolant
Overheating
............................... 7-15
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-22
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-5
E
Exterior Care ....................................8-45
Eyeglass Holder
................................6-49
F
Flasher
Hazard warning
.........................5-39
Headlights
.................................5-34
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-8
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids
Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
.....................8-7
Fog Lights
........................................5-36
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front Console
...................................6-50
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats)
..............2-8
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats)
.................2-3
Fuel
Filler lid and cap
.......................3-23
Gauge
........................................5-23
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-38
Panel description
.......................8-40
Replacement
..............................8-38
G
Gauges ..............................................5-20
Glove Box
........................................6-50
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Index
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-21
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-33
Overhead Console
............................ 6-49
Overhead Lights
............................... 6-42
Overheating
...................................... 7-15
Overloading
...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-43
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
........................... 3-10
Power Sliding Doors
........................ 3-13
Power Steering
................................. 5-14
Fluid
.......................................... 8-16
Power Windows
............................... 3-19
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-21
R
Rear Console .................................... 6-51
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
......... 3-12
Rear Quarter Windows
.................... 3-22
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-38
Rear Window Washer
...................... 5-38
Rear Window Wiper
........................ 5-38
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-34
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in
A Foreign Country
........................... 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................9-17
Seat Belt System
2-point type
...............................2-37
3-point type
...............................2-33
Automatic locking
.....................2-32
Emergency locking
...................2-32
Extender
....................................2-39
Pregnant women
........................2-31
Pretensioner and load
limiting
......................................2-35
Seat belt precautions
.................2-30
Warning beep
............................2-40
Warning light
............................2-40
Seats
Flat folding
................................2-28
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats)
........2-8
Front seat
(Manually operated seats)
...........2-3
Second-row seats
.......................2-13
Third-Row Seat
.........................2-20
Second-row seats
..............................2-13
Security System
Immobilizer system
...................3-28
Theft-deterrent system
..............3-31
Service Publications
.........................9-18
Shopping Bag Hooks
........................6-52
Side Extention Sunvisors
.................6-41
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
...............7-3
Specifications
...................................10-4
Speedometer
.....................................5-21
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work
............2-63
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-56
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel
.................................3-33
Horn
..........................................5-39
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