Powertrain 8.0L LPG V8, Руководство оператора

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the vehicle for six (6) years or 600,000 mi
(960,000km), whichever occurs first.
Using engine coolant other than the factory fill can
cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could
require changing sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi)
or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Using an improper engine coolant mixture could
cause the engine to overheat. The repair cost
would not be covered by the warranty. Too much
water in the mixture can freeze and crack the en-
gine, radiator, heater core, and other parts.
For the LPG engine, a 50/50 pre-mixture coolant
should be used. If this mixture is used nothing else
needs to be added. This mixture will:
• Give freezing protection down to -34
o
F (-
37
o
C);
•
Give boiling protection up to 265
o
F (129
o
C);
•
Protect against rust and corrosion;
•
Will not damage aluminum parts;
• Provide water pump lubrication;
• Help keep the proper engine temperature.
The coolant warning system is set for the proper
coolant mixture (50/50 pre-mixture coolant). Over
time, water may permeate through hoses, resulting
in a coolant-rich mixture in the cooling system.
Always use test strips appropriate for the coolant
type to check the coolant properties. Top off the
cooling system accordingly to maintain a 50/50
mixture.
Severe engine damage may result from running the
engine when low on coolant or out of coolant. En-
gine damage caused by running the engine low on
coolant or out of coolant is not covered by the en-
gine warranty.
CHECKING COOLANT
Refer to the OEM Operator Manual for checking en-
gine coolant levels and coolant conditions (i.e.; rust,
cloudy, dirt, other contaminants).
ENGINE OVERHEATING
Steam from an overheated engine can cause burns.
Stay away from the engine and vehicle hood if
steam is seen or heard. Turn off the engine and
move away from the vehicle until the engine cools
down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or cool-
ant before opening the vehicle’s hood. If driving
continues when the engine is overheated, severe
engine damage could result.
The vehicle has indicators to warn of engine over-
heating. Refer to the OEM Operator Manual for lo-
cation of the vehicle’s coolant temperature gauge.
If the engine becomes overheated there will be a
warning buzzer and a message will appear in the
instrument cluster. The following actions may help
the engine return to normal operating temperature:
• Reduce engine speed.
• Avoid hard accelerations.
• Avoid steep uphill grades
If the condition does not improve The
CHECK EN-
GINE LAMP and STOP ENGINE LAMP will come on,
the engine will go into reduced power mode, and
the idle speed will increase to speed up the water
pump and cooling fan to cool the engine. If the
CHECK ENGINE LAMP and the STOP ENGINE LAMP
are on, pull over as soon as it is safe, stop the vehi-
cle, set the parking brake and turn off the engine.
If the decision is made to open the hood, make sure
the vehicle is parked on a level surface and that
there is no danger from steam, leaking fluids and hot
surfaces. Inspect for:
• Broken or missing accessory drive belts.
• Obstructions or debris in front of the vehi-
cle radiator and grill
•
Coolant level by looking at the surge tank
( do not remove the surge tank cap ).
•
Fluid Leaks.
The STOP ENGINE LAMP and buzzer will go out
when the engine reaches normal operating tempera-
ture. The CHECK ENGINE LAMP will remain on until
an inspection service is performed at an OEM au-
thorized service facility.