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The engine coolant temperature gauge
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If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the
NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and continued
operation may cause engine damage.
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If your engine overheats:
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Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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Turn off the engine.
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Let the engine cool.
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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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If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced as soon as possible.
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Speedometer
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The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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Engine Coolant
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Checking the Engine Coolant
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NOTE: Be sure to read and understandPrecautions When
Servicing Your Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
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RWARNING
The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at any
time. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the
battery before working near the fan.
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The engine coolant recovery reservoir (2.5L shown Ð 2.0L similar)
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Your vehicle's coolant protects your engine from overheating in
the summer and from freezing in the winter. Check the level of
the coolant at least once a month. Simply look at the engine
coolant reservoir located in the engine compartment. To locate
the reservoir, see the diagram of your vehicle's engine under
Engine Type, in this chapter.
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