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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
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The temperature gauge needle is at the
mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
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Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
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First thing to do
1.
Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2.
Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
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No steam or spray present:
Keep the engine running and open the hood.
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Steam or spray is present:
Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
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How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the
mark may damage the engine.
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WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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