If the light comes on and stays on for an extended
period of time when the system is turned on, the vehicle
needs service.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving
conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off
the engine as soon as possible.
See Cooling System on page 5-30 for more information.
This light indicates that
the engine coolant
has overheated or the
radiator cooling fan is
not working.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the
engine is too hot. That reading means the engine
coolant has overheated. If you have been operating the
vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should
pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine
as soon as possible.
See Cooling System on page 5-30 for more information.
The vehicle has a gage
that shows the engine
coolant temperature.
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