Engine Overheating; Vehicle Care; If the pressure cap is not- Page 357

2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012

Vehicle Care

10-19

4. With the coolant surge tank cap

off, start the engine and let it run
until the upper radiator hose
starts getting hot. Watch out for
the engine cooling fans. By this
time, the coolant level inside the
coolant surge tank may be
lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper mixture to the
coolant surge tank until the level
reaches the mark pointed to on
the front of the coolant
surge tank.

5. Replace the cap. Be sure the

cap is hand

tight and fully

seated.

Notice:

If the pressure cap is not

tightly installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.

Engine Overheating

2.4L L4 Engine

There is a engine coolant
temperature warning light on the
instrument panel cluster that
indicates an overheated engine
condition. See

Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning Light on
page 5

24

for more information.

3.6L V6 Engine

There is a coolant temperature
gauge and a engine coolant
temperature warning light on the
instrument panel cluster that
indicate an overheated engine
condition. See

Engine Coolant

Temperature Gauge on page 5

14

and

Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light on page 5

24

for

more information.

If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
get service help right away. See

Roadside Assistance Program
(U.S. and Canada) on page 13

7

or

Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13

10

.

If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.

Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, the fans
should be running. If not, do not
continue to run the engine and have
the vehicle serviced.

Notice:

Engine damage from

running the engine without
coolant is not covered by the
warranty.

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  • 4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose starts getting hot.
  • 5. Replace the cap.
  • 2.4L L4 Engine There is a engine coolant temperature warning light on the instrument panel cluster that indicates an overheated engine condition.
  • 3.6L V6 Engine There is a coolant temperature gauge and a engine coolant temperature warning light on the instrument panel cluster that indicate an overheated engine condition.