Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Cooling System Service Warnings

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Engine / Cooling / Cooling System Service Warnings

WARNING:

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.
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.
When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.
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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Map Light Removal/Installation
Front Map Light 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Open the sunglasses holder. 3. Remove the screws from the front map light. 4. Move the front map light in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the pin from the bracket. CAUTION: Be careful ...

Shift Point Control (Manual Shift Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline The TCM operates the manual shift control when the M position is selected. If the M position is selected, manual shifting is prioritized according to the driver’s shift up/shift down operation. However, to assure driving safety and protect the ATX, minimum automatic sh ...

Front Map Light
Purpose The front map lights shine light at the front of the vehicle interior. Function The front map lights illuminate when the map light switch is turned on. Illuminates according to the lock condition of the driver's door and open/close conditions of the doors u ...