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Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low
coolant level warning message on your vehicle’s
instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage on page 3-33 and Low Coolant Level Warning
Message on page 3-41.
You also have a check gage message and a transaxle
fluid hot message. See Check Gage Message on
page 3-42 and Transaxle Fluid Hot Message on
page 3-41.
Notice: Driving with either the CHK GAGE message
or the COOLANT message displayed in the
message center and the Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage on your instrument panel in the
red zone could cause your vehicle to overheat.
See Engine Overheating on page 5-28. Your vehicle
could be damaged and the damages might not
be covered by your warranty.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn
you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay
away from the engine if you see or hear steam
coming from it. Just turn it off and get
everyone away from the vehicle until it cools
down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or
coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You
or others could be badly burned. Stop your
engine if it overheats, and get out of the
vehicle until the engine is cool.
Notice: If your engine catches fire because you
keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can
be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
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