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Cooling System Notes
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine compartment.
This is normally a result of moisture from rain,
snow, or high humidity accumulating on the
radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat
opens, allowing hot engine coolant (antifreeze) to
enter the radiator.
If an examination of the engine compartment
shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the
vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon
dissipate.
Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator
and in the coolant expansion bottle. If engine
coolant needs to be added, the contents of the
coolant expansion bottle must also be protected
against freezing.
If frequent engine coolant additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure
tested for leaks.
Maintain coolant concentration at a minimum of
50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032)
and deionized, or distilled water.
Use only high purity water such as deionized, or
distilled water when mixing the water/coolant
solution for the engine, battery or high voltage
electronics cooling systems. The use of lower
quality water will reduce the amount of corro-
sion protection in the cooling system.
Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle
overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your
vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep
the front of the condenser clean.
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or
Winter operation. If replacement is ever neces-
sary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Other designs may result in unsatisfactory
engine cooling performance, poor gas mileage,
and increased emissions.
The coolant freeze point in the battery and
power electronics loop should be checked by an
authorized dealer as a special tool is required to
remove the cap from those expansion bottles.
Electric/Battery coolant system must be
serviced by an authorized dealer. If the coolant
level is below what is specified on the reservoir,
contact an authorized dealer for service. These
systems require the use of high purity water
such as deionized, or distilled water when
mixing the water and coolant solution. The use
of lower quality water will reduce the amount of
corrosion protection in the cooling systems.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
F
USES
WARNING!
When replacing a blown fuse, always use an
appropriate replacement fuse with the same
amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace
a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating.
Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or
any other material. Do not place a fuse inside
a circuit breaker cavity or vice versa. Failure to
use proper fuses may result in serious
personal injury, fire and/or property damage.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the
ignition is off and that all the other services
are switched off and/or disengaged.
If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an
authorized dealer.
If a general protection fuse for safety systems
(air bag system, braking system), power unit
systems (engine system, transmission
system) or steering system blows, contact an
authorized dealer.
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