Mazda Protege 2001 - Page 243

Maintenance
4. Drain the
system completely. Insert
and tighten ihe
plug.
Add as nuch
ethylene
gllcol,bas€d
cootant and
water as necessary
to
provide
ffeezing
and
corrosion
prot€clion.
In exlremely cold climates.
add the
amount rccommended in
lhe coolant
manufacturcr's
instructions.
5. Run the engine
at idie with the cooling
systen cap
off. Slowly add additional
coolant if necessary.
6. At this
point,
wait
until the engine
reaches normal
operating temperaturei
then depress the accelerator
two or
tbree times. Add more
coolant. if
necessary,
until rhe system
is full.
7. Install the cooling
system cap. Inspect
all connections
for leai(s. Inspecr
the
level in the coolant reservon
one more
brake/clutch
system inspectred
by an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
AcaurroN
Brake and clutch fluid will
damage
painted
surfaces. If
brake or clurch
fluid does
get
on a
painted
surface,
wip€ it
off
immediately.
I Inspecting Brakerclutch
Fluid L€v€l
The brakes
and clutch draw fluid from
Inspect the fluid level in
the reseNoir
reguiarly. If it's low,
add flriid until it
reaches
MAX. It should be kepl at MAX.
Before adding fluid,
thoroughly clean the
The l€vel
normally drops with
accumuiated
distance. a condirion
associated with
wear of brake and clutch
linings.Ifit isexcessively
low. have the
Aclurror,l
Using nonspecified
brake and clutch
fluids
Gee
chan,
page
10,2) will
damage the systems.
Mixing different
fluids will
also damage thern.
If the brakdclutcb system
frequently
requires new fluid,
consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
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