How to Handle Overheating; Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.; First thing to do- Page 657

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:

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The temperature gauge pointer is at the 

 mark or the engine suddenly loses 

power.

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The 

Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.

message appears on the driver information interface.

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Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.

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First thing to do

1.

Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.

2.

Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.

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No steam or spray present: 

Keep the engine running and open the hood.

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Steam or spray is present: 

Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides. 

Then, open the hood.

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How to Handle Overheating

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge 
pointer at the 

 mark may damage the engine.

Continuing to drive with the 

Engine temperature 

too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.

message on the driver information interface may 
damage the engine.

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WARNING

Steam and spray from an overheated 
engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming 
out.

Models with B-type meter

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All models

Models with B-type meter

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All models