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A low coolant level should be indicated by a CHECK
COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information
Center.
If
it
isj
you may have a !eak at the presslrre cap
or
in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water
pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
ses, and other engine
Don't touch them. If you
on't run the engine if
there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could
lose all coolant. That could cause an engine
fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check
to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running.
If the engine is overheating, both fans should be
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Notice: Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant isn't covered by your warranty.
See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode" in the Index for information on driving to a
safe place in an emergency.
Notice: When adding coolant,
it
i s
important that
you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant will require change sooner
-
at 30,000 miles
(50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Damage caused by the use of coolant other
than DEX-COOL@ is not covered by your new vehicle
warranty.
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