Hongqi HS5, Manual

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8-2. Measures to Be Taken in Emergencies
If the vehicle is overheating
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Following situations may indicate an overheating vehicle.
● Coolant high temperature alarm, or feel engine power drop
● Steam comes out from the engine compartment cover.
■ Correction procedures
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the A/C system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Shut down the engine. Carefully lift the engine compartment cover after the steam subsides and then restart
the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine operating and carefully lift the engine compartment cover.
Check if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the engine coolant temperature starts to drop (the engine coolant temperature is displayed on the
instrument cluster). Then stop the engine.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine. Then contact China FAW authorized Hongqi dealer.
After the engine has cooled sufficiently, check the engine coolant level, and then check for
radiator leaks.
Add engine coolant if necessary. (See P.318)
Contact the FAW authorized Hongqi dealer if engine coolant is unavailable in an emergency.
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