Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Notice:If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and possible engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully
installed on the coolant surge tank. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 430for more
information on location.
Engine Overheating
You will nd a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 236.
In addition, you will nd an ENGINE
OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, ENGINE
OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and an ENGINE
POWER IS REDUCED message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 252.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn
you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Stay away from the engine if you see or
hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off
and get everyone away from the vehicle
until it cools down. Wait until there is no
sign of steam or coolant before you open
the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch re.
You or others could be badly burned.
Stop your engine if it overheats, and get
out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 450for
information on driving to a safe place
in an emergency.
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Cooling System
When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is
what you will see:
A. Coolant Surge Tank
B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
C. Engine Cooling Fan{CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the
hood can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
The vehicle should be parked on a level surface.
Check the coolant level after the system cools
down. Some amount of coolant may be lost due to
overheating.
451
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly
used tires are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and
a serious accident. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 392.
Underin ated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting accident could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be checked when
your tires are cold. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 488.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Overin ated tires are more likely to
be cut, punctured, or broken by a
sudden impact — such as when you
hit a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your tread is badly worn, or if
your tires have been damaged,
replace them.
SeeHigh-Speed Operation on page 490
for in ation pressure adjustment for high
speed driving.
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Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 532
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 531
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 528
Finish Care.............................................. 531
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 526
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces............................................... 529
Leather.................................................... 529
Speaker Covers....................................... 530
Tires........................................................ 533
Underbody Maintenance........................... 534
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 530
Weatherstrips........................................... 530
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades.................................................. 532
Wood Panels........................................... 530
Climate Control System
Dual Automatic......................................... 214
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 222
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System, Electronic................................ 223
Collision Damage Repair............................. 583
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 56
Compass..................................................... 158
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 135Control of a Vehicle..................................... 346
Convenience Net......................................... 180
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 236
Heater, Engine......................................... 144
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 448
Cooling System........................................... 451
Cruise Control............................................. 200
Cruise Control Light.................................... 242
Cupholder(s)................................................ 178
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 579
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.......................................... 573
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 574
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 570
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 575
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors.................................................. 589
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government.......................................... 588
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government............................... 588
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 575
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 589
596
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 437
Battery..................................................... 463
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 237
Coolant.................................................... 445
Coolant Heater......................................... 144
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 236
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 564
Engine Compartment Overview................ 430
Exhaust................................................... 156
Fan Noise................................................ 456
Oil ........................................................... 432
Oil Life System........................................ 435
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 450
Overheating............................................. 448
Starting.................................................... 141
Entry Lighting.............................................. 207
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 582
Exit Lighting................................................ 207
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 60
Exterior Lamps............................................ 203F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 437
Finish Damage............................................ 534
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 192
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 195
Flat Tire...................................................... 505
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 506
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 522
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 440
Power Steering........................................ 457
Windshield Washer.................................. 458
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 242
Fog Lamps.................................................. 206
Front Axle................................................... 471
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 208
Fuel............................................................ 423
Additives.................................................. 424
California Fuel.......................................... 424
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 428
Filling Your Tank...................................... 426
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 425
Gage....................................................... 243
Gasoline Octane...................................... 423
598
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 213
Door Locks.............................................. 123
Electrical System..................................... 537
Liftgate..................................................... 128
Lumbar Controls........................................ 10
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 14
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 141
Running Boards....................................... 132
Seat............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid.......................................... 457
Windows.................................................. 133
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 60
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 124
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 42
R
Radios........................................................ 272
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 338
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 338
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual................................................. 321Radios (cont.)
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 294
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 276
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 333
Setting the Time..............................274, 275
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 335
Understanding Reception......................... 336
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................. 197
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls............... 223
Rear Axle.................................................... 470
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 124
Rear Heated Seats....................................... 17
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 56
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 333
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 321
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 53
Rear Side Window Antenna......................... 338
Rear Storage Area...................................... 180
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 199
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 158
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 561
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 391
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