2003 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 210

J39L_EA.book Page 13 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance For mixture percentage: Protection Above −16°C (3°F) Above −26°C (−15°F) Above −40°C (−40°F) Volume Antifreeze Water solution 35% 65% 45 55 55 45 Manual transaxle 1. Remove the cooling system cap. Loosen Tighten To change coolant Tighten Loosen WARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap: Removing the cooling system cap or drain plug while the engine is running or hot is dangerous. This might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious injury from escaping hot coolant or steam. Turn off the engine and wait until it's cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap or drain plug. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you're sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap - still using a cloth - turn the cap, and remove it. 2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable container. 3. With the drain plug loose but not fully removed, flush out the system with running water. 4. Drain the system completely and retighten 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. 8-13 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G