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Problems on the Road
Engine Overheating
(CONI)
If your engine catches fire because
you keep driving with no coolant,
your vehicle can be badly
damaged. The costly repairs would
not be covered
by
your warranty.
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If No Steam is Coming from
Your
Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see
or hear no steam, the problem may not
be too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no
sign of steam, try this for a minute
or so:
1. If you have an
air
conditioner, turn it
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the
off.
highest
fan
speed and open the
window as necessary.
3. Try to keep your engine under load
(in a drive gear where the engine
runs slower).
If you no longer have the overheat
warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
drive slower for about ten minutes.
If
the warning doesn't come back on, you
can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop,
and park your vehicle right away.
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