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Service and Maintenance – cont’d
Cooling System
The vehicle’s cooling system protects your engine from overheating in hot temperatures and freezing in
below freezing temperatures. Check the level at least once a month in the coolant recovery reservoir.
If the engine is cold, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be between the low and full mark. If
the coolant level is below the low mark, add coolant to the FULL mark.
Cooling System Capacity: 5.28 US qt (5 liters)
CAUTION: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic cooling fan. It may come on at any time without
warning, even if ignition is OFF and key is out. If working around the fan, disconnect the negative battery
terminal to avoid injury.
Adding Coolant
DANGER: DO NOT REMOVE RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT,
THE COOLANT IS EXTREMELY HOT.
Before removing the radiator cap:
1. Turn the engine off and let it cool. Even when the engine is cool be careful when you remove the
radiator cap.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a cloth around the cap and turn it slowly to the first stop.
3. Step back while the pressure releases. A hissing sound may be heard.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to press down on cap, turn
it and remove.
5. Stand back from the radiator opening as hot steam may blow out or hot water may splash out.
NOTE: Add engine coolant only to the coolant recovery reservoir NOT to the radiator. Add to the
proper level with not more than 50/50 mixture of extended life antifreeze and water.
This will provide coolant protection to –40 F (-40 C).
NOTE: A mixture that has less than 40% engine antifreeze can cause the engine to rust and
overheat. A mixture that has more than 50% engine antifreeze can cause an engine to overheat in 80 F
over weather.
IMPORTANT: Use only extended life antifreeze.
NOTE: See your dealer or agent to check your cooling systems for leaks if:
1. You add coolant more than once a month.
2. You have to add more than a pint at a time.
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