Engine Coolant Check - Mazda BT-50 2017 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
CHECK
qChecking the coolant level
WARNING
Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with plenty
of water and contact your doctor.
CAUTION
Make sure that the level is between the
MIN and the MAX marks.
NOTE
Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may therefore extend beyond the
MAX mark.
If the level is at the MIN mark, top up
immediately.
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qTopping up
WARNING
Only top up when the engine is
l
cold. If the engine is hot, wait 10
minutes for the engine to cool
down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
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the engine is running.
Do not remove the filler cap when
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the engine is hot. Wait for the
engine to cool down.
Undiluted coolant is flammable and
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may ignite if spilt on a hot exhaust.
CAUTION
In an emergency, you can add just
l
water to the cooling system to reach
a vehicle service station. Have the
system checked by a properly trained
technician as soon as possible.
Prolonged use of incorrect dilution
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of the coolant can cause engine
damage from corrosion, overheating
or freezing.
Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure
will escape slowly as you unscrew the
cap.
CAUTION
Do not top up further than the MAX
mark.
Top up with a 50/50 mixture of coolant
and water using fluid that meets the
Mazda specification. See Technical
Specifications (page 182).