2002 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 245

J16L_EA.book Page 13 Friday, February 22, 2002 11:34 AM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Only when the engine is cool, remove the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable container. 3. Flush out the system with running water. 4. Drain the system completely. Insert and tighten the plug. Add as much ethylene-glycol-based coolant and water as necessary to provide freezing and corrosion protection. 5. In extremely cold climates, add the amount recommended in the coolant manufacturer's instructions. 6. Run the engine at idle with the cooling system cap off. Slowly add additional coolant if necessary. 7. At this point, wait until the engine reaches normal operating temperature; then depress the accelerator two or three times. Add more coolant, if necessary, until the system is full. 8. Install the cooling system cap. Inspect all connections for leaks. Inspect the level in the coolant reservoir one more time. Brake Fluid M Inspecting Brake Fluid Level Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake linings. If it is excessively low, have the brake system inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. M Changing Coolant (With Rear Heater) Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change the coolant according to the Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). 8-13 Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K