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Checking Coolant

The vehicle must be on a
level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant
level should be at the
COLD mark or a little
higher. When your engine is
warm, the level should be
up to the HOT mark or a
little higher.

If this LOW COOLANT
light comes on and stays on,
it means you’re low on
engine coolant.

Adding Coolant

If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX

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COOL

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coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be
careful not to spill it.

If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add
coolant to the radiator. (See “Engine Overheating” in 
the Index.)

CAUTION:

Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam 
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you
badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will
almost never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap 

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 even a

little 

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 when the engine and radiator are hot.