MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Thecapshouldbeinspectedandcleanedifthereisany
accumulationofforeignmaterialonthesealingsurfaces.
children, do not store ethylene glycol based antifreeze/
coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddlesontheground.Ifingestedbyachild,contacta
physician immediately. Clean up any ground spills im-
mediately.
WARNING!
The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the
coolingsystempressurecapareasafetyprecaution.
Never add antifreeze/coolant when the engine is
overheated.Donotloosenorremovethecaptocool
anoverheatedengine.Heatcausespressuretobuild
up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or
injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the
systemishotorunderpressure.
EngineCoolantLevel
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determiningthatthecoolantlevelisadequate.Withthe
engine idling, and warm to normal operating tempera-
ture, the level of the antifreeze/coolant in the bottle
shouldbebetweentherangesindicatedonthebottle.
Theradiatornormallyremainscompletelyfull,sothereis
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
antifreeze/coolant freeze point or replacing antifreeze/
coolant.Adviseyourserviceattendantofthis.Aslongas
the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the
coolantbottleneedonlybecheckedonceamonth.
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DisposalofUsedEngineCoolant
Usedethyleneglycolbasedantifreeze/coolantisaregu-
lated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with
yourlocalauthoritiestodeterminethedisposalrulesfor
your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or
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