Black plate (16,1)
Holden Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Holden-9272603) - 2015 -
CRC - 11/21/14
10-16
Vehicle Care
Engine Overheating
There is an engine coolant
temperature gauge on the vehicle
instrument cluster to warn of engine
overheating. See
.
If the decision is made not to lift the
bonnet when this warning appears,
get service help right away.
If the decision is made to lift the
bonnet, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fan(s) are running. If the
engine is overheating, the fan(s)
should be running. If not, do not
continue to run the engine and have
the vehicle serviced.
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Caution
Running the engine without
coolant may cause damage or a
fire. Vehicle damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
If Steam is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
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Warning
Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the bonnet. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of
steam or coolant before you open
the bonnet.
If you keep driving when the
engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch fire. You or others
could be badly burnt. Stop the
engine if it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.
If No Steam is Coming from
the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.
Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
.
Stops after high-speed driving.
.
Idles for long periods in traffic.
.
Tows a trailer.
If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest
temperature and to the highest
fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary.
3. In heavy traffic, let the engine
idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
If it is safe to do so, pull off the
road, shift to P (Park) or Neutral
and let the engine idle.