humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to
enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
²Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
²Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be
protected against freezing.
²If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the
level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
the engine cools, the cooling system should be pres-
sure tested for leaks.
²Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine
coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper
corrosion protection of your engine which contains
aluminum components.
²Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
²Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean, also.
²Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, checking, tear, cuts, abrasions,
and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rub-
ber.
Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat
sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose rout-
ing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or
moving component that may cause heat damage or
mechanical wear.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 185
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 123
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 183
Adding Fuel.......................... 144
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 175
Air Conditioning....................103,177
Air Conditioning Controls................ 103
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 177
Air Conditioning System................. 177
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 133
Airbag................................ 31
Airbag Deployment...................... 36
Airbag Light.......................39,47,79
Airbag Maintenance...................... 38
Airbag, Side........................... 37
Alarm, Panic........................... 20
Alarm System........................22,79
Alignment and Balance.................. 139
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 96
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........182,202,203
Capacities........................... 202
Disposal............................ 184
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 123Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 77
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 22
Appearance Care....................... 191
Arming Theft System..................... 22
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 70
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Transaxle........... 9,114,116,117,188
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 190
Fluid Level Check..................... 188
Interlock System....................14,116
Reset Mode.......................... 117
Selection Of Lubricant................. 188
Shifting............................. 117
Special Additives..................... 190
Ball Joints............................ 178
Battery............................... 176
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 21
Belts, Drive........................... 173
Belts, Engine.......................... 174
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 178
B-Pillar Location....................... 128
Brake Fluid........................... 203
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