Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible
sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and flush with
OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to MS-12106).
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Snow Tires............................473
Spare Tire ............................ .532
Spinning ............................ .477
Tread Wear Indicators ....................478
Tire Safety Information .....................458
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................506
To Open Hood .......................... .232
Towing ............................... .502
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................147
Disabled Vehicle ........................551
Guide ...............................506
Recreational .......................... .515
Weight ...............................506
Towing Assistance ........................ .147
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........515
Traction ............................... .439
Traction Control ..........................449
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................451
Trailer Towing .......................... .502Cooling System Tips
.....................514
Hitches ............................. .505
Minimum Requirements ..................507
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................506
Wiring ...............................511
Trailer Towing Guide .......................506
Trailer Weight ............................506
Transmission Automatic ............................417
Filter ............................... .588
Maintenance .......................... .586
Manual ............................. .414
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .274
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .27
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........24
Transporting Pets ........................ .106
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .478
Trip Odometer .......................... .316
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