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.
375
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
364
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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........................Protecting Children.33
.....................General Guidelines.33
.......................Protecting Inf ants.38
.......Protecting Larger Children .47
.........Protecting Small Children .39
Using Child Seats with
.....................................Tethers.46
.............................Using LATCH.42
...................Radiator Overheating .363
.............Radio/CD Sound System .133
.................Radio Thef t Protection .213
............................Radio, XM.157,187
...........................Readiness Codes.393
..Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .330
..........................Rear Seat, Folding.97
....................Rear Ventilation.124,132
..........................Rear View Mirror.101
.................Rear Window Def ogger .74
.........Reclining the Seat Backs .92, 93
.......Recommended Shif t Speeds .279
........................................Ref ueling.257
.......................Reminder Indicators.56
.......................Remote Transmitter.86
Replacement Inf ormation
................Engine Oil and Filter .314
..........................................Fuses.368
................................Light Bulbs.325
................................Timing Belt.324
...........................................Tires.344
.............................Wiper Blades.336
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................Crash.20
..........Reporting Saf ety Def ects .398
.........Reserve Tank, Coolant .263,316
...............................Restraint, Child.33
..................Reverse Gear Position .281
................................Rotation, Tire.343
..................................Saf ety Belts.8,18
.........Safety Defects, Reporting .398
.................................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
.....................................Cleaning.334
................Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
................................Maintenance.20
Reminder Indicator and
................................Beeper.18,56
...................System Components .18
...............Use During Pregnancy .16
...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
Seats
.................................Adjusting.92-94
.........................................Folding.97
.......................................Heaters.100
............................Security System.217
.........................Select/Reset Knob.63
.....................Selecting a Child Seat.40
...Selector Knob (Disc Changer) .149
...............................Serial Number.378
..............................Service Minder.303
...........................Service Manual.399
.........Service Station Procedures .257
..........................Setting the Clock.214
...Shif t Lever Position Indicators .280
Index
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