Checking Coolant - Chevrolet 2006 HHR Owner's Manual

Checking Coolant

See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for
more information on location.
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking
the coolant level.
When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the COLD FILL line or a little higher. The COLD
FILL line is near the bottom of the tank and sticks out
from the rear of the tank.
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The coolant recovery tank
cap has this symbol on it.
The tank is located in
the engine compartment
toward the front of the
engine on the passenger's
side of the vehicle.
Adding Coolant
If more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but
only when the engine is cool.
If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, a
special fill procedure is necessary. See Cooling System
on page 5-25 for more information.
CAUTION:
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Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap — even a
little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
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