Checking Coolant - Pontiac 2009 Torrent Owner's Manual

Checking Coolant

The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking
the coolant level.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge
tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at
or above the COLD FILL mark, add a 50/50 mixture
of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL
at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling
system is cool before this is done.
The surge tank is located on the driver's side of the
engine compartment. See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the COLD FILL line. When your engine is warm, the level
should be at the COLD FILL line or a little higher.
The coolant level should be at the COLD FILL line. If it
is not, you may have a leak in the cooling system.
How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank
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You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
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coolant
Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill
procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could
cause the engine to overheat and be severely
damaged.
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An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can
start up even when the engine is not running and
can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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