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Problems on the Road
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine:
W 1 L d r - W
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L U U I ILJN.'
Steam from an overheated engine can bum you badly, even if
you
just
open
k
the hood.
Stay away
from
the engine if
you
see or
hear steam coming from
x.
Just turn
it off
and get everyone
away
from the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening
the
hood.
If you
keep
driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it
can
catch
f i r e . You
or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if
it
overheats, and
get out of the vehicle until the engine
is
cool,
. . .
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your engine catches fire because
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you keep driving with no coolant,
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your vehicle can be badly damaged
The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
F
No Steam Is Coming from Your
hgine:
'you get the overheat warning but see or
ear
no
steam, the problem may not be
)o serious. Sometimes the engine
can get
little too hot when you:
Climb a long
hill
on a
hot
day.
Stop after high speed driving.
1
Idle for long periods in traffic.
1
Tow a trailer.
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