Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Cooling System Service Warnings
WARNING:
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Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
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Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.
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When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.
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Depending on the vehicle, the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when the ignition is off. Therefore, keep hands and tools away from the cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury to personnel or damage to the cooling fan. Always disconnect the negative battery cable when servicing the cooling fan or parts near the cooling fan.
Cooling System Cap
Purpose, Function
The cooling system cap maintains appropriate pressure in the engine coolant
passage. In addition, cooling efficiency has been improved by increasing the
engine coolant b ...
Cooling System
Outline
Passing water resistance is reduced by improvement of the engine coolant
passage shape.
Pump efficiency is improved by changing the water pump impeller to the closed
impel ...
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction,
and temperature performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating ...
Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You could be burned.
Carefully inspect the e ...
Windshield Washer Nozzle Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
2. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer nozzle..
3. While pressing windshield washer nozzle tabs in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, pull the windshield washer ...
