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 you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
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 (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
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.
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.
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.
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 reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator.
7.
8.
9.3.
4.
5.
6.
10.
11.286
185
286
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
276
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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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .308
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .52
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 18
...............
Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .19
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .14, 19
........................
Maintenance .20, 250
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper .18, 59
..............
Panel Brightness Control .73
........................
Park Gear Position .203
...........................................
Parking .206
...............................
Parking Brake .103
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .59, 279
.................................
Parking Lights .72
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .302
........................
Playing a Disc .124, 144
.........................
Playing a PC Card .153
..................
Playing the Radio .115, 132
.............................
PGM-FI System .301
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .17
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
........................
Protecting Children .33
.....................
General Guidelines .33
...........................
Protecting Inf ants .38
...........
Protecting Larger Children .47
.............
Protecting Small Children .39 ...................
Radiator Overheating .275
.............
Radio/CD Sound System .114
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound
........................................
System .132
...........................
Readiness Codes .278
Rear Lights, Bulb
.......................
Replacement .247-249
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .95
..........................
Rear View Mirror .102
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .74
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs .91
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds .200
.............................
Reminder Lights .59
................
Remote Audio Controls .171
.......................
Remote Transmitter .88
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .250
................
Engine Oil and Filter .234
..........................................
Fuses .280
................................
Light Bulbs .244
................
Maintenance Minder .223
...........................................
Tires .259
.............................
Wiper Blades .251 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash .20
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .185, 236
...............................
Restraint, Child .33
..................
Reverse Gear Position .203
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Rotation, Tire .258
Index
R
S
P
VI
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