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If Your Engine Overheats
4. If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
5. Wait until you see no more signs
of steam or spray, then open the
hood.
6. Look for any obvious coolant
leaks, such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving. See Towing on
page 213.
7. If you don't find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
149). If the level is below the MIN
mark add coolant to half-way
between the M I N and MAX
marks.
8. If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
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engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tem-
perature gauge, or lower, before
checking the radiator.
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
9. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise without pushing
down, to the first stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the pres-
sure releases, push down on the
cap and turn it until it comes off.
10.Start the engine and set the
heater control dial to maximum
(climate control to FULL AUTO at
90°). Add coolant to the radiator
up to the base of the filler neck. If
you do not have the proper
coolant mixture available, you can
add plain water. Remember to
have the cooling system drained
and refilled with the proper
mixture as soon as you can.
11.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See T O W I N G on
page 213).
12.If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
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