SSANGYONG RODIUS 2006, Owner'S Manual

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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If the engine coolant temperature gauge shows
an overheating condition or you have another rea-
son to suspect the engine may be overheating,
stop and park the vehicle.
WHEN THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING
1. Turn on hazard flashers and move off the road to a safe
place away from traffic. Park on a firm and level ground.
Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission to P po-
sition (automatic transmission) or neutral position (manual
transmission).
2. Turn off the air conditioning or heater if used. Open the en-
gine hood and idle the engine until it cools.
3. If you see steam under the hood, stop the engine
immediately. If there is no steam, open the hood and leave
the engine running in idling speed.
4. However, if the gauge doesn’t go down to normal range
even in idling, stop the engine and cool it down.
5. Check the coolant level in surge tank. If it is too low, check
for leaks in the radiator hoses and connections.
6. When fully cooled down, loosen the surge tank cap to re-
duce the vapor pressure, then remove the cap.
7. Add coolant into the reservoir tank if necessary. If the cool-
ant level is normal, have the cooling system checked by
Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service
Operation.
Symptoms:
• Gauge indicates over the normal range (red zone),
• Emit steam from engine compartment
• Decrease the engine power
• Scalding hot coolant and steam could be blown out under pressure,
which could cause serious injury. Never remove the coolant surge
tank cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
• Engine and radiator may be damaged if you add cold water abruptly
when the engine is still hot.
• Use only Ssangyong recommended antifreeze.
• If the antifreeze is not available, use the soft water temporarily.
Change the coolant with correct concentration as soon as possible.
• If the problem continues, have the cooling system checked by
Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation.
CAUTION