Mazda CX-5 Owner's Manual page 411

CX-5_8CA5-EA-11L_Edition3 Page411
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qIf the high engine coolant
temperature warning light (red)
illuminates or flashes
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until
you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating (page 7-18).
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
Form No.8CA5-EA-11L
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Black plate (411,1)
qIf the AWD warning light
illuminates or flashes
The warning light will illuminate or flash
under the following conditions:
Illuminates when there is an
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abnormality with the AWD system.
Illuminates if there is too much
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difference in tire radius between the
front and rear wheels.
Flashes when the differential oil
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temperature is abnormally high.
Flashes when there are continually
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large differences between front and rear
wheel rotation, such as when trying to
pull away from an icy surface, or when
trying to extricate the vehicle from
mud, sand or similar conditions.
When illuminated
If the AWD warning light illuminates,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When flashing
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a
few moments, if the warning light stops
flashing, you can resume driving. If the
light does not stop flashing, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
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