system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check the front of the radiator for any accumu-
lation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill
At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules,
the system should be drained, flushed and refilled.
If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount
of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling
system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove
all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of old
antifreeze solution.
Selection Of Coolant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant, refer
to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct
coolant type.
CAUTION!
Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT en-
gine coolants, may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOAT cool-
ant is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, it should be replaced with the specified
coolant as soon as possible.
Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
This vehicle has not been designed for use with
Propylene Glycol based coolants. Use of Propylene
Glycol based coolants is not recommended.
Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This
coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles before
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Summary of Contents for 2006 JR41 Stratus Sedan
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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION 5 1...
Page 81: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 81 4...
Page 82: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 82 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 128: ...Operating Tips ATC only 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 134: ...Operating Tips Manual A C Control Only 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
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Page 159: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 159 5...
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Page 195: ...Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 195 6...
Page 205: ...2 4L ENGINE 2 4L Engine Compartment MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 205 7...
Page 206: ...2 7L ENGINE 2 7L Engine Compartment 206 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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Page 293: ...NOTES...
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