If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
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 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. 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.Start the engine and set the
climate control to AUTO at ‘‘Hi.’’
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.
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.
4.
5.
6.
7. 8.9.
10.
11.
446
446
If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
435
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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Anti-thef t Steering Column .129
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Fuel Fill Door .323
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Glove Box .164
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Lockout Prevention .131
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Power Door .130
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Tailgate .131,132
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Low Coolant Level .326
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Low Fuel Indicator .71
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .65,436
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .452
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Luggage, Storing (cargo) .332
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Maintenance .381
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .389
........................................
Minder .383
..........................................
Saf ety .382
....................................
Schedule .390
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .437
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Memory, Driving Position .157
.............................
Message Display .80
..........................
Message Indicator .69
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Meters, Gauges .72 ........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .155
.................................
Modif ications .331
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .331
.......................................
Moonroof .152
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .73
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Neutral Gear Position .342
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New Vehicle Break-in .322
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .450
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .322
.........................................
Odometer .75
...............................
Odometer, Trip .75
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Of f -Highway Driving .377
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Of f -Road Precautions .377
Oil
........................
Change, How to .394
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Change, When to .383
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Checking Engine .326
...............................
Lif e, Engine .383
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Pressure Indicator .65,436 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .393
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .129
............................
Outside Mirrors .154
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Outside Temperature .76
....................
Overheating, Engine .434
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .389
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .322
............
Panel Brightness Control .123
........................
Park Gear Position .342
...........................................
Parking .350
...............................
Parking Brake .153
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .65,438
...............................
Parking Lights .118
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Parking Over Things that Burn .350
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .34
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PGM-FI System .461
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Power Seat Adjustments .140
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Power Socket Locations .162
............................
Power Windows .149
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
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