MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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comingfromthefrontoftheenginecompartment.Thisis
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidityaccumulatingontheradiatorandbeingvapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant(antifreeze)toentertheradiator.
does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling
systemshouldbepressuretestedforleaks.
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Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
50%
HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum)
anddistilledwaterforpropercorrosionprotectionof
yourengine,whichcontainsaluminumcomponents.
Ifanexaminationofyourenginecompartmentshowsno
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safelydriven.Thevaporwillsoondissipate.
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Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottleoverflowhosesarenotkinkedorobstructed.
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Donotoverfillthecoolantrecoverybottle.
Keepthefrontoftheradiatorclean.Ifyourvehicleis
equippedwithairconditioning,keepthefrontofthe
condenserclean,also.
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the
radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine
coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of
coolantrecoverybottlemustalsobeprotectedagainst
freezing.
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Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLYthecorrecttypethermostat.Otherdesignsmay
resultinunsatisfactoryenginecoolant(antifreeze)per-
formance,poorgasmileage,andincreasedemissions.
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If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required,orifthelevelinthecoolantrecoverybottle
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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