If you no longer have the overheat warning,
you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for
about ten minutes. If the warning does not come
back on, you can drive normally.
If the warning continues and you have not
stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle
right away.
If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the
engine for three minutes while you are parked.
If you still have the warning, turn off the engine
and get everyone out of the vehicle until it
cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get
service help right away.
Cooling System
When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is
what you will see:
A. Electric Engine Fan
B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap
2.2L L4 Engine shown, 3.5L V6 Engine similar
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