Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a
few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to
enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•
Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
•
Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be
protected against freezing.
•
If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the
level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
the engine cools, the cooling system should be pres-
sure tested for leaks.
•
Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine
coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper
corrosion protection of your engine which contains
aluminum components.
•
Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•
Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean, also.
•
Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, checking, tears, cuts, abrasions,
and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rub-
ber.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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