operators_manual

NOTE
The system may also temporarily over-
heat during severe operating condi-
tions such as:
• Climbing a hill on a hot day.
• Stopping after high-speed/ high-
load driving.
• Debris blocking air flow through
the cooling module (radiator).
If the engine coolant temperature warning
lamp comes on and the audible alarm
sounds showing an overheat condition, or
if you have any other reason to suspect the
engine may be overheating, DO NOT
TURN OFF THE ENGINE unless a low
water warning device indicates a loss of
coolant. Follow these steps:
Follow these steps if the engine coolant
temperature is rising, or the temperature is
already above normal, and there are no
other warning alarms displayed in the
instrument cluster.
1. Reduce engine speed, or stop.
When stopped, place the
transmission in neutral (N) and set
the parking brake. Keep the engine
running. See the vehicle operator's
manual for instructions on
transmission shifting and parking
brake information.
WARNING
To reduce the chance of personal in-
jury, vehicle damage and/or death
from overheated engines, which can
result in a fire, never leave the engine
idling without an alert driver present. If
the engine should overheat, as indicat-
ed by the engine coolant temperature
light, immediate action is required to
correct the condition. Continued unat-
tended operation of the engine, even
for a short time, may result in serious
engine damage or a fire. Failure to
comply may result in death, personal
injury, equipment or property damage.
WARNING
Removing the fill cap on a hot engine
can cause scalding coolant to spray
out and burn you badly. If the engine
has been in operation within the previ-
ous 30 minutes, be very careful in re-
moving the fill cap. Protect face,
hands, and arms against escaping flu-
id and steam by covering the cap with
a large, thick rag. DO NOT try to re-
move it until the surge tank cools down
or if you see any steam or coolant es-
caping. In any situation, remove the
cap very slowly and carefully. Be ready
to back off if any steam or coolant be-
gins to escape.
NOTE
Keep the engine running at idle speed
unless a warning icon turns on and re-
quires an engine to be shut off.
EMERGENCY - Engine is Overheating
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