Maintenance
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The high-pressure cooling system Checking the coolant level
(Continued)
has a reservoir filled with year-round
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Even if the engine is not oper-
ating, do not remove the radi-
ator cap or the drain plug
while the engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant and steam
may still blow out under pres-
sure, causing serious injury.
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
WARNING - Removing
filled at the factory.
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radiator cap
Check the antifreeze protection and
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Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine
is operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system
and engine damage and could
result in serious personal
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.
injury
from
escaping
hot
coolant or steam.
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Turn the engine off and wait
until it cools down. Even then,
use
extreme
care
when
removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it,
and turn it counterclockwise
slowly to the first stop. Step
back while the pressure is
released from the cooling sys-
tem. When you are sure all the
pressure has been released,
press down on the cap, using
a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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