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4. If the temperature gauge stays at

the red mark, turn off the engine.

5. Look for any obvious coolant

leaks, such as a split radiator hose.

Everything is still extremely hot,

so use caution. If you find a leak, it

must be repaired before you

continue driving (see Emergency

Towing on page 566).

6. If you do not find an obvious leak,

check the coolant level in the

radiator reserve tank. Add coolant

if the level is below the MIN mark.

7. 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

temperature gauge, or lower,

before checking the radiator.

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.

8. Using gloves or a large heavy

cloth, turn the radiator cap

counterclockwise, without pushing

down, to the first stop. After the

pressure releases, push down on

the cap, and turn it until it comes

off.

9. Start the engine and set the

climate control to AUTO at ‘‘Hi.’’

Add coolant to the radiator up to

the base of the filler neck. If you

do not have the proper coolant

mixture available, you can add

plain water. Remember to have the

cooling system drained and refilled

with the proper mixture as soon as

you can.

10. 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 Emergency

Towing on page 566).

11. 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 the Engine Overheats

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