Adding Coolant; Turning the radiator pressure cap when the; engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and- Page 285

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If this ENG. COOLANT LOW

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CHECK LEVEL

message 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.

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.

CAUTION:

You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.