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 check
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 you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
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 tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). 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.
7. 6. 8.
9.10.
11.
255
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
244
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.
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...................................Inside Mirror . 93
.............................Inspection, Tire . 225
....................Installing a Child Seat . 44
..........Tether Anchorage Points . 49
.............................Using LATCH . 45
............................Instrument Panel . 59
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 78
........................................Introduction .i
.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 235
.......................................Jack, Tire . 235
................................Jump Starting . 241
..................................................Keys . 81
.......................Label, Certif ication . 258
.................Lane Change, Signaling . 76
........................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 21
Lights
....................Bulb Replacement . 213
.......................................Indicator . 63
.........................................Parking . 76
............................Turn Signal . 63, 76
....................................Load Limits . 165
......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 83
Locks
.......Anti-thef t Steering Column . 83
............................Fuel Fill Door . 157
..................................Glove Box . 102
....................Lockout Prevention . 84
.................................Power Door. 84
...........................................Trunk. 88
........................Low Coolant Level. 160
...Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 172
...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 245
...Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 260
.........................................Luggage. 164
..................................Maintenance. 191
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................Checks. 198
........................................Record. 200
.........................Minder Indicator. 65
..........................................Saf ety. 192
................................Minder . 193-199
.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 60, 246
...............................Meters, Gauges. 67
..........................Mirrors, Adjusting. 93
.................................Modif ications. 163
.........................................Moonroof. 97
...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 156
.........................................Odometer. 68
Oil
........................Change, How to. 205
...............Change, When to . 193-199
......................Checking Engine. 159
..............Pressure Indicator . 60, 245
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................Chart. 203
...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83
...................Neutral Gear Position . 173
..................New Vehicle Break-in . 156
...................NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............Numbers, Identif ication . 258
Index
J
K
L
M
N
O
IV
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