If The Engine Overheats - Mitsubishi Fuso FK 2010 Owner's Manual

Your vehicle's engine is overheating if the
warning lamp is illuminated and the needle of the
water temperature gauge is in the red zone. If this
happens, follow the steps indicated below. If the
warning lamp is on but the water temperature
gauge is not in the red zone, there is probably insuf-
ficient coolant. Check the coolant level and, if nec-
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essary, add coolant.
WARNING
Driving with an overheated engine can dam-
age the engine or even cause a fire.
NOTE:
When the
sounds. The buzzer stops sounding when you stop
the vehicle and apply the parking brake.
1. Pull off the road and stop the vehicle at a safe
place, and use the accelerator pedal to keep the
engine running slightly faster than the normal
idling speed so that the engine will cool down.
CAUTION
Be sure to stop the engine only after letting it
run at a speed slightly above the idling RPM
until the coolant cools down. Turning off the
engine immediately after stopping will cause the
coolant temperature to rise quickly and may
cause the engine to seize up.
2. When the gauge's needle stays near the center
of the scale, stop the engine and wait until the
coolant temperature has dropped further.
3. Check the radiator piping for coolant leakage. If
there is any leakage, contact an authorized
dealer for assistance.
4. Check the fan belt for breakage and slackness.
5. Check the coolant level. If necessary, add cool-
ant into both the radiator and reservoir tank.

If the engine overheats

warning lamp comes on, a buzzer
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