High Engine Coolant Temperature - Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Owner's Manual

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HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

When the engine is very hot, do not remove the tank cap: danger
of burns.
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light comes on but must go out after a
few seconds.
The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on (together with the message + symbol
shown on the display) when the engine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as follows:
– Normal driving conditions: stop the car, switch the engine off and check if the water lev-
el inside the tank is not below the reference mark MIN.
In this case, wait a few minutes to let the engine cool down, then open the cap slowly and care-
fully, fill with coolant, making sure its level is between reference marks MIN and MAX on the
tank. Moreover, perform a visual check for any fluid leakage. If the warning light comes on again
the next time the engine is started, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
– Car heavy duty (e.g. towing a trailer uphill or car fully loaded): slow down and, if the warn-
ing light stays on, stop the car. Pause for 2 or 3 minutes, keeping the engine on and slightly accel-
erated to facilitate better coolant circulation, then switch the engine off.
Check correct fluid level, as described above.
IMPORTANT In case of highly demanding use of the car, you are recommended to keep the
engine on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes before switching it off.
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