SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
An authorized dealer has the qualified service
personnel, special tools, and equipment to
perform all service operations in an expert
manner. Service Manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your
vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before
attempting any procedure yourself.
NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems may void your warranty and could result in
civil penalties being assessed against you.
C
OOLING
S
YSTEM
Cooling Fan Warning Label
This vehicle is equipped with an electric cooling fan
mounted behind the radiator that starts
automatically, and may start at any time. Your
vehicle may determine the fan needs to start and
to run if vehicle coolant is too hot, or if the ambient
air temperature is too high. Even after the vehicle
is turned off, the fan may start without warning and
run for several minutes. Be aware of this if you are
working in the engine compartment. Always keep
fingers and tools away from the fan blades.
The radiator fan and surrounding components
must be serviced by an authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection
every 12 months (before the onset of freezing
weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant is
dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and
refilled with fresh Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C
condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves,
etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a
garden hose vertically down the face of the
condenser.
NOTE:
If the engine coolant protection is changed, you
must also adjust the coolant protection for the
Electric/Battery Coolant systems
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle
rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the
connection at the coolant recovery bottle and
radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP
WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which
you have the knowledge and the proper
equipment. If you have any doubt about your
ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle
to a competent mechanic.
WARNING!
Turn vehicle off and disconnect the fan motor
lead before working near the radiator cooling
fan.
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from
under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never open a
cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Do not put your hands, tools, clothing, and
jewelry near the radiator cooling fan. The fan
may start at any time, whether the ignition is
on or off.
WARNING!
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