2010 Tribute ; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling- Page 289

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The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling

system components and may void the warranty of your vehicle’s

engine cooling system. If you are unsure which type of coolant

your vehicle requires, contact your local authorized dealer.

WARNING:

Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer

fluid reservoir. If engine coolant is sprayed onto the windshield,

it could make it difficult to see through the windshield.

When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant

and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,

when the

engine is cool

, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.

NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.

NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.

Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% will

decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine

coolant and may cause engine damage.

A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case of

emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the

cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of

engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone

(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,

overheating or freezing.
For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap

on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery

reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and

water to the COLD FILL RANGE. For all other vehicles, which have a

coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to

remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with

an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.

Note:

When adding more than 1 quart (.95L) of coolant, it is necessary

to use the coolant bleed valve. Failure to bleed the cooling system when

adding engine coolant may cause engine damage. Refer to the Cooling

section of the

Workshop Manual

.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the

engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.

The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come

out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.

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  • The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling system components and may void the warranty of your vehicle’s engine cooling system.
  • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
  • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
  • Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage.