heating MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2006 User Guide

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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.
WARNING
Electrical Fan and Engine
Inspection:
Working near the electrical cooling
fan when it is running is dangerous.
You could be hit by the fan and
seriously injured. Turn off the ignition
switch and make sure the fan is not
running before attempting to work
near the electrical cooling fan.
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.
NOTE
Once the engine coolant exceeds a
preset temperature, an electrical cooling
fan turns on. It will continue running
for about 10 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned to off.
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.
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.
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.
In Case of an Emergency
Overheating
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5. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
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.
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
8-18).
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.
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C
Clock ................................................. 6-24
Convertible Top ................................ 3-40
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-40
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-37
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-53
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-56
Detachable Hardtop .......................... 3-45
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transmission .............. 5-18
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
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-26
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-24
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-21Flooded engine ........................... 7-21
Jump-starting .............................. 7-22
Push-starting .............................. 7-26
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-27
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-18
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-38
Oil .............................................. 8-15
Overheating ................................ 7-19
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-14
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-19
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-35
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-50
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-57
Headlights .................................. 5-52
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .................................... 7-13
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-6
Tool storage .................................. 7-5
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance .................... 8-11
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-54
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-37
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Index
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-34
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-61
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-39
Overheating ....................................... 7-19
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-48
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-29
Power Steering .................................. 5-19Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Power Windows ................................ 3-35
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-26
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-56
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-62
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-30
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-13
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-38
S
Seat Belt System 3-point type .................................. 2-8
Automatic locking ........................ 2-7
Belt minder ................................. 2-13
Caution label ................................ 2-9
Emergency locking ...................... 2-7
Extender ..................................... 2-12
Pregnant women .......................... 2-6
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-10
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-5
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-13
Seats .................................................... 2-2
Security System Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-53
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-56
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-59
Service Publications .......................... 9-40
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-34
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-37
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-61 Horn ........................................... 5-57
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-41 Back trim storage box ................ 6-42
Glove box ................................... 6-41
Mesh pocket ............................... 6-42
Seat side box .............................. 6-42
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-39
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-35
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-59
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