Washer Fluid; Vehicle Care; Adding Washer Fluid- Page 244

2022 Chevrolet malibu Owner Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

02-Seats and Restraints_en_US
04-Instruments and Controls_en_US
08-Driving and Operating_en_US
Driving and Operating
09-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-

15487011) - 2022 - CRC - 4/20/21

Vehicle Care

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If Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment

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Warning

Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system are under pressure.
Turning the pressure cap, even a little,
can cause them to come out at high
speed and you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling system and pressure cap
to cool.

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 may 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.

If the overheat warning is displayed with no
sign of steam:

1. Turn the air conditioning off.

2. Turn the heater on to the highest

temperature and to the highest fan
speed. Open the windows as necessary.

3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the

road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral), and
let the engine idle.

If the engine coolant temperature gauge is
no longer in the overheat zone, the vehicle
can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle
slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
distance from the vehicle in front. If the
warning does not come back on, continue to
drive normally and have the cooling system
checked for proper fill and function.

If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and
park the vehicle right away.

If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine
for three minutes while parked. If the
warning is still displayed, turn off the
engine until it cools down.

Washer Fluid

What to Use

When windshield washer fluid is needed, be
sure to read the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle in an

area where the temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.

Adding Washer Fluid

Open the cap with the washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See

Engine Compartment Overview

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for

reservoir location.

Caution

.

Do not use washer fluid that contains
any type of water repellent coating.
This can cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.

.

Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze)
in the windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield washer system
and paint.

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  • 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
  • 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed.
  • 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral), and let the engine idle.