Engine Overheating; Vehicle Care; Engine Compartment- Page 281

2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
Customer Information
background image

Black plate (21,1)

Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12

Vehicle Care

10-21

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 tightly.

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 cluster that indicates an
overheated engine condition.

See

Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light on page 5

22

for

more information.

3.6L V6 Engine

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

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
on page 5

13

and

Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning Light on
page 5

22

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

9

.

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.

If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment

See

Overheated Engine Protection

Operating Mode on page 10

22

for

information on driving to a safe
place in an emergency.

If No Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment

If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem might not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:

.

Climbs a long hill on a hot day.

.

Stops after high-speed driving.

.

Idles for long periods in traffic.

Detailed Information for 2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

Lists of information found in 2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 281

  • 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 tightly.
  • 2.4L L4 Engine There is a engine coolant temperature warning light on the instrument 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 cluster that indicate an overheated engine condition.