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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The high engine coolant temperature warning light (→P. 195)
flashes or illuminates or a loss of engine power is experienced
(for example, the vehicle speed does not increase).
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
STEP
1
ing system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
STEP
2
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
STEP
3
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized SUBARU dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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