Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual page 214

9-16 Vehicle Care
Caution
Plain water or the wrong mixture can
damage the cooling system.
Ÿ Do not use plain water, alcohol or
methanol antifreeze in coolant
system.
Ÿ Use only General Motors India
Pvt. Ltd. recommended coolant
available with your CHEVROLET
retailer.
The engine may overheat or even
catch fire.
If the coolant level falls below the
MIN mark, refill the reservoir with
General Motors India Pvt. Ltd.
recommended coolant available with
your CHEVROLET retailer. If no
antifreeze is available, topping up with
water, have the antifreeze concentra-
tion checked by your CHEVROLET
retailer.
In order to protect your vehicle in
extremely cold weather, use mix of 48
percent demineralized water and 52
percent antifreeze.
Warning
Scalding hot coolant and steam
could be blown out under pressure,
which could cause serious injury.
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot.
Caution
Coolant can be hazardous material.
Ÿ Avoid repeated or prolonged
contact with coolant.
Ÿ Clean your skin and nails with
soap and water after coming in
contact with coolant.
Ÿ Keep out of reach of children.
Coolant can irritate the skin and
Ÿ
can cause illness or death if
swallowed.
Caution
If an improper coolant mixture is
used, the engine could overheat and
be badly damaged. The repair cost
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Too much water in the
mixture can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core, and
other parts.
If you are adding coolant often, this may
be a sign that your engine needs
maintenance. Have the CHEVROLET
retailer check the vehicle cooling system.
Caution
If extra inhibitors and/or additives are
used in the vehicle's cooling system,
the vehicle could be damaged. Use
only the proper mixture of the engine
coolant listed in this manual for the
cooling system. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 10-5
for more information.