Engine Overheating - PERODUA VIVA L250 2007 Owner's Manual

Engine overheating

If the engine overheats, the engine emits
pinging noises and engine performance
drops noticeably as well as the water
temperature warning light flashes.
In this case, observe the following
WARNINGS and take the procedure
described.
WARNING
To help reduce the risk of burn or seri­
ous bodily Injury;
Allow the engine to cool before
checking any component In the
engine compartment.
Do not attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine and
radiator are still hot.
As the radiator cap Is of the
pressurized type, hot coolant will
splash out.
Do not open the hood If steam Is
coming out.
Never touch or come close to the
radiator fan blades when the
engine Is running.
1. Park the vehicle on a safe place and turn
the air conditioner off.
2. If steam is coming out from the hood,
stop the engine. Keep the hood closed
until no steam comes out from the hood.
When no steam comes out any more,
start the engine and open the hood so
that the inside can be ventilated.
3. If no steam comes out from the hood,
open the hood to ventilate with the
engine running.
4. Visually inspect the engine compartment.
If the engine compartment exhibits any of
the following, immediately stop the
engine and contact an authorized
Perodua Service Centre or repairer or,
another duly qualified and equipped pro­
fessional.
If the cooling fan does not rotate:
If vapor or hot water leaks from hoses,
etc.:
If the radiator reserve tank has no water:
•
If the fan belt is cut:
5. Stop the engine when the water
temperature warning light goes out .
6. After the engine has cooled completely,
check the components.
7. Check the cooling water for the proper
amount, the fan belt for looseness, the
radiator core (heat radiating section) for
conspicuous contamination or adhesion
of dirt.
8. Add coolant if the coolant level is
insufficient. ("See Section 13".)
9. Have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Perodua Service Centre as
soon as possible.
The engine is more prone to overheat in
summer. The following should be
checked regularly:
•
Water leakage in the cooling system
•
Water level of the radiator and reserve
tank
•
Radiator fin clogging
•
Drive belt tension
If the engine overheats frequently, have
the cooling system checked by an
authorized Perodua Service Centre.
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