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If the Engine Overheats
If you don't find an obvious leak,
6.
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(see
Adding Engine Coolant
page
550
).
7.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, before check-
ing 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.
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Using gloves or a large heavy
8.
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
on
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
9.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
''
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.
''). Add coolant to the
2009 TL
10.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
Emergency
Towing
on page
606
).
11.
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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