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Checking Coolant
The coolant reservoir is located in
the engine compartment on the
driver’s side of the vehicle.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 9-6 for more information
on location.
{ CAUTION
Turning the coolant reservoir
pressure cap when the engine
and radiator are hot can allow
steam and scalding liquids to
blow out and burn you badly.
Never turn the coolant
reservoir pressure cap - even
a little - when the engine and
radiator are hot.
The vehicle must be on a level
surface. When your engine is cold,
the coolant level should be at
the KALT/COLD line.
Do not overfill the coolant reservoir.
Too much coolant can result in
an overflow condition when the
fluid is hot.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the
proper DEX-COOL
®
coolant mixture
at the coolant reservoir, but only
when the engine is cool. If the
coolant reservoir is empty, a special
fill procedure is necessary. See
Cooling System on page 9-16
for instructions on “How to Add
Coolant to the Coolant Reservoir.”
{ CAUTION
You can be burned if you spill
coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene
glycol, and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough.
Do not spill coolant on a hot
engine.
When replacing the pressure cap,
make sure it is hand-tight and
fully seated.
9-14 Vehicle Service and Care