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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
When additional coolant is need ed to maintain the
prop er level, it shou ld be added to the coolant bottle. Do
not overfill.
• Checkcoolant coolantrecoveryfreezebottle.pointIfinantifreezethe rad iatorneedands into thebe
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be
protected against freezing.
PointsToRemember
•
If frequ ent coolant additions are requ ired , or if the
level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
the engine cools, the cooling system shou ld be pres-
sure tested for leaks.
NOTE: When the vehicle is stop ped after a few miles (a
few kilom eters) of operation, you may observe vap or
coming from the front of the engine compartm ent. This is
norm ally a resu lt of moistu re from rain, snow, or high
hu midity accumulating on the rad iator and being vap or-
ized when the therm ostat opens, allow ing hot coolant to
enter the rad iator.
• Maintaincoolant (mcoolantinim umconcentration) and distilledat 50%waterHOATfor penginerop er
corrosion protection of you r engine which contains
aluminu m components.
If an exam ination of you r engine compartm ent show s no
evid ence of rad iator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vap or will soon dissip ate.
• bottleMake overflowsure thathosesthe radare iatornot kinkedand coolantor obstrurecoverycted .
•
Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
• Keepequ ipptheed frontwith ofairthecondraditioning,iator clean.keepIftheyoufrontr vehicleof theis
cond enser clean, also.
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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