2005 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 271

Mazda MPV_8T50-EA-04G_Edition1 Page271 Monday, June 28 2004 4:0 PM Black plate (271,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Drain the system completely. Insert and tighten the plug. Add as much ethylene-glycol-based coolant mixture and water as necessary to provide freezing and corrosion protection. 5. In extremely cold climates, add the mixture percentage recommended in the coolant mixture percentage table. 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 qInspecting 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. qChanging Coolant (With Rear Heater) Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change the coolant according to the Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). 8-15 Form No.8T50-EA-04G