Chevrolet Trailblazer Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-SE Asia/CenAmer/
Carib-13517615) - 2020 - CRC - 3/22/19
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Vehicle Care
Caution
If the coolant inside the coolant
surge tank is boiling, do not do
anything and wait for it to
cool down.
The coolant level should be at the
specified level. If the level falls
down, it means that there might be
a possibility of leaks in the radiator
hoses, heater hoses, radiator or
water pump.
Caution
.
The heater hoses and
radiator hoses as well as
other engine parts may be
hot. Do not touch them,
otherwise, you may be
burned.
.
If there is any leak, the
engine must not be
switched on, otherwise, all
coolant may be lost, causing
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burns. Before driving the
vehicle, have the leaks
repaired.
Overheating with Steam
Caution
.
The steam generated by
engine overheating can
cause serious burns, even if
you open the engine
compartment just a little bit.
Keep yourself away from
the engine when observing
steam emission. Switch off
the engine, ask the
passengers to leave the
vehicle and wait for it to cool
down. Before opening the
engine compartment, wait
until the coolant steam
signals are extinguished.
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.
If the vehicle continues in
movement while the engine
is overheated, the liquids
can escape due to the high
pressure. You and other
persons may be seriously
burned. Switch off the
overheated engine, leave
the vehicle and wait for it to
cool down.
Engine Fan
If there is no leak visible, check for
engine fan operation. Your vehicle is
equipped with engine driven fan.
If the fan does not actuate, repairs
are necessary. Switch off the
engine. If the problem is not
identified but the coolant level is not
at maximum, add to the surge tank
a mixture of potable water and
additive for radiator (long duration
–
orange color) ACDelco (50% ratio of
additive). Switch on the engine
when the coolant level is at