Specifications

Radiator Pressure Cap
Notice: Your radiator cap is a pressure-type cap
and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant
loss
and possible engine damage from overheating.
Be sure the arrows on the cap line
up with the
overflow tube
on the radiator filler neck.
The radiator pressure cap is located near the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for
more information on location.
Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage and a hot
engine warning light on your instrument panel.
See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-35
and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on
page 3-35.
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode
This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to
be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation.
If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat
protection mode which alternates firing groups of
cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode,
you will notice a significant
loss in power and engine
performance. The temperature gage will indicate
an overheat condition exists. Driving extended
miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in the overheat
protection mode should be avoided.
Notice: After driving in the overheated engine
protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage,
allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair.
The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the
cause of coolant
loss, change the oil and reset the oil
life system. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
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