If.the.vehicle.is.overheating - Hongqi HS7 Manual

8.1. 重要信息 8-2..Measures.to.Be.Taken.in.Emergencies

If.the.vehicle.is.overheating

危险报警灯
Following situations may indicate an overheating vehicle:
● The coolant system has high-temperature warning or you can feel the engine
power.is.dropping.
● Steam.rises.from.under.the.engine.compartment.cover.
■ Correction procedures
Stop.the.vehicle.in.a.safe.place.and.turn.off.the.automatic.A/C.system.
Step 1
Check.the.source.of.the.steam.and.shut.down.the.engine.
Step 2
If you see steam:
Shut. down. the. engine.. Carefully. lift. the. engine. compartment. cover.
after.the.steam.subsides.and.then.restart.the.engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine operating and carefully lift the engine compartment
cover.
Check.if.the.cooling.fans.are.operating.
Step 3
If the fans are operating:
Wait. until. the. engine. coolant. temperature. decreases.(shown. on.the.
combination.meter).and.then.stop.the.engine.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact the FAW authorized Hongqi
dealer.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the engine
Step 4
coolant.level.and.inspect.the.cooling.system.for.leaks.
Add.engine.coolant.if.necessary..(See.P.323)
Step 5
Contact the FAW authorized Hongqi dealer if engine coolant is
unavailable.in.an.emergency.
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