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 ...
Other materials:
ABS Control
Outline
ABS control occurs when wheel slip is determined by the DSC CM (based on
the four ABS wheel-speed sensors). Then, the DSC HU inlet and outlet solenoid
valves are operated and brake fluid pressure is controlled accordingly to prevent
wheel lock-up.
Feature
Use of ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Adjustment [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
CAUTION:
Only adjust the ATF level when the ATF temperature is 45—55 °C {113—131 °F}.
If the ATF level is incorrect, it could damage the transaxle.
Do not add ATF over the specification. Otherwise, the transaxle performance
could be reduced and ATF could leak.
1. Re ...
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance
returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle
pulling to one side whe ...
