Engine Coolant Temperature Gage - Chevrolet 2001 Impala Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

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United States 3400 V6
Engine Cluster
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Canada 3400 V6
Engine Cluster
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United States 3800 V6
Engine Cluster
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Canada 3800 V6
Engine Cluster
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is
working. During the majority of the operation, the gage
will read 210 _ F (100 _ C) or less.
If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal
for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250 _ F
(122 _ C) mark. When the gage reads greater than 250 _ F
(122 _ C), the HOT COOLANT TEMP light will be
illuminated in the message center and a chime will
sound continuously. If the gage reaches the 260 _ F
(125 _ C) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is
working beyond its capacity.
See "Engine Overheating" in the Index.
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