Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cooling system service warnings
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
Warning
- Never remove the radiator cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding 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.
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Engine coolant
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
Verify that the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is between the F and L
marks.
If the engine coolant level is below L, remove the radiator cap and add
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: After repair procedure
Caution
After repairing a malfunction, perform this procedure to verify that the
malfunction has been corrected.
When this procedure is carried out, be sure to drive the vehicle at lawful
speed and pay attention to the other vehicles.
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Turn th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Winter Driving
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 check the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces b ...