Add Coolant To Coolant Surge Tank - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

9-20 Vehicle Care
If coolant is visible but the coolant
level is not at or above the mark
pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of
deionised water or clean drinkable
water and DEX-COOL coolant.
Be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done.
If no coolant is visible in the coolant
surge tank, add coolant as follows:
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank
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WARNING
You can be burned if you spill
coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
Notice: This vehicle has a
specific coolant fill procedure.
Failure to follow this procedure
could cause the engine to
overheat and be severely
damaged.
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WARNING
An electric engine cooling fan
under the bonnet can start up
even when the engine is not
running and can cause injury.
Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underbonnet
electric fan.
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WARNING
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are
under pressure, and if you turn
the surge tank pressure cap -
even a little - they can come out
at high speed. Never turn the cap
when the cooling system,
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including the surge tank pressure
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling
system and surge tank pressure
cap to cool if you ever have to
turn the pressure cap.
The coolant surge tank pressure
cap can be removed when the
cooling system, including the surge
tank pressure cap and upper
radiator hose, is no longer hot.
1. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise. If a hiss is
heard, wait for that to stop.
A hiss means there is still some
pressure left.
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