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Filling - bleeding

CAUTION:
  • The cooling system is filled with either green-colored or yellow-colored Mazda Premium Engine Coolant meeting Mazda Specifications. To determine the vehicle's coolant type (color), check the coolant reservoir. To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system and maintain the warranty on the cooling system:
  1. Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle until the coolant level is between the "COOLANT FILL LEVEL" marks.
  2. Select the maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position the control to discharge air at vents in instrument panel.
  3. Start the engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air at vents.
    CAUTION:
    • If air discharge remains cool and engine coolant temperature gauge does not move, engine coolant level is low in engine and must be filled. Stop engine, allow to cool and fill cooling system.
  4. Start engine and allow to idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should discharge from vents. The engine coolant temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the NORMAL range and the upper radiator hose should feel hot to the touch.
  5. Shut the engine off and allow to cool.
  6. Check the engine for coolant leaks.
  7. Check the engine coolant level in degas bottle and fill as necessary.