2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 406

CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page406 Friday, June 5 2009 2:26 PM Black plate (406,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE When closing the engine oil cap, place the cap with the ( ) mark aligned at the OPEN ( ) position and then turn the cap to the CLOSE ) position. ( Engine Coolant qInspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it. 2.5-liter engine 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. Full OK Low Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured. 5. Pull it out again and examine the level. The level is normal if it is between Low and Full. If it is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full. CAUTION Do not add engine oil over Full. This may cause engine damage. 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick. 7. Reinsert the dipstick fully. Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury. NOTE Changing the coolant should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-22 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E