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[LG07200(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
[LG07300(ALL)02/95]
This gauge is accompanied by a thermometer symbol. It will
show you the temperature of the engine coolant when the
ignition is in the ON position.
[LG07400(ALL)02/95]
As the engine warms up, the pointer will move to the
NORMAL band. When you are driving in heavy traffic or
experiencing stop-and-go conditions in hot weather, the pointer
may move to the very top of the normal band.
[LG07500(ALL)01/93]
Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves past the upper
limit of the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and
engine damage may occur.
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[LG07600(ALL)01/95]
If your engine overheats:
[LG07700(ALL)01/93]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG07800(ALL)03/95]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG07900(ALL)05/95]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[LG08000(ALL)02/95]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine, seeEngine
coolantin the Index. If you do not follow these instructions,
you or others could be injured.
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[LG08100(ALL)05/92]5.
Add as much coolant as your engine needs. If the engine
continues to overheat, have the coolant system serviced.
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[LG09600(ALL)01/93]
The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the
mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will be
electronic instead of analog. In addition, the electronic cluster
has a fuel computer for measuring fuel economy, distance to
empty and outside air temperature.
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[LG09700(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
[LG09800(ALL)01/93]
This gauge shows you the temperature of the engine coolant
and is identified by a thermometer symbol. The letter H means
that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL
means that the coolant is within the normal operating range.
[LG09900(ALL)09/93]
The indicator bar on the graph will move into the normal
operating range as the engine warms up. When you are in
heavy traffic or stop-and-go driving in hot weather, the gauge
may read at the very top of the NORMAL range. This is
acceptable.
[LG10000(ALL)09/93]
However, if the indicator bar on the graph moves into the
H (hot) position, the engine is overheating and may cause
engine damage. If this happens, you should stop your vehicle as
soon as safely possible. Turn off the engine and let it cool.
Check the coolant level to be sure that it is at the proper level.
If your vehicle needs more coolant, seeEngine coolant, checking
and addingin the Index and read the section regarding adding
coolant.
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[SV18400(ALL)03/95]
Engine Coolant
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[SV18500(ALL)09/95]
Checking the Engine Coolant
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[SV18550(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Be sure to read and understandPrecautions When
Servicing Your Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
[SV18600(ALL)01/93]
Your vehicle's engine coolant protects the engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in the winter.
Check the level of the engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply check the coolant
reservoir, located in the engine compartment. The coolant
should stay between the MIN and MAX marks. It will be closer
to MAX when the engine is warm and closer to MIN when the
engine is cold. To locate the coolant reservoir, see the diagram
of your vehicle's engine underEngine Compartmentin this
chapter.
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