Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page ). Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator. Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
9.
8.
7. 6. 5.
11. 10.
217
217
128 Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
208
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
CONT INUED
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Glove Box .87
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Power Door .70
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Tailgate .72
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Low Coolant Level .128
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Low Fuel Indicator .56
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .54,209
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Lower Anchors .39
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .141
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .222
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Luggage .132
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Maintenance .161
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .164
.................................
Record .167-168
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Required Indicator .57
..........................................
Saf ety .162
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Schedule .165-166
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .54,210
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Manual Transmission .141
...............
Checking Fluid Level .176
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Shif ting the .141
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Manual Transmission Fluid .176
.........................
Meters, Gauges .53,58
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Mirrors, Adjusting .82...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .131
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Neutral Gear Position .144
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New Vehicle Break-in .124
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Normal Shif t Speeds .142
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .220
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .124
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Odometer .58
...............................
Odometer, Trip .58
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Of f -Highway Driving .157
Oil
........................
Change, How to .171
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Change, When to .165
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Checking Engine .128
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Pressure Indicator .54,209
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .170
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .69
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .227..............................
Outside Mirrors .82
.......................................
Overdrive .145
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Overheating, Engine .207
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Owner Maintenance Checks .164
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Panel Brightness Control .63
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Park Gear Position .143
...........................................
Parking .147
.................................
Parking Brake .83
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .54,211
.................................
Parking Lights .62
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Parking Over Things that Burn .147
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Playing a Disc .106
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .94
Playing the XM Satellite
..........................................
Radio .100
.............................
PGM-FI System .228
.................
Power Socket Locations .87
..............................
Power Windows .81
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Power Door Locks .70
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
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