uuOverheatinguHow to Handle Overheating
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Next thing to do
1How to Handle Overheating
1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the Engine
temperature too hot. Do not drive.
Allow engine to cool. message on the
driver information interface disappears.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
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WARNING
Reserve Tank
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
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Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
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If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
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Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
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Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the driver information
interface.
If the Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message does not appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for
repairs.
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