The pointer of the vehicle’stemperature gauge should stay inthe midrange. If it climbs to the redmark, you should determine thereason (hot day, driving up a steephill, etc.).If your vehicle overheats, you shouldtake immediate action. The onlyindication may be the temperaturegauge climbing to or above the redmark. Or you may see steam orspray coming from under the hood.If you do not see steam or spray,leave the engine running andwatch the temperature gauge. Ifthe high heat is due to overloading,the engine should start to cooldown almost immediately. If itdoes, wait until the temperaturegauge comes down to the midpoint,then continue driving.If the temperature gauge stays atthe red mark, turn off the engine.Look for any obvious coolant leaks,such as a split radiator hose.Everything is still extremely hot,so use caution. If you find a leak, itmust be repaired before youcontinue driving (seeon page ).If you see steam and/or spraycoming from under the hood,turn off the engine. Wait untilyou see no more signs of steamor spray, then open the hood.Safely pull to the side of the road.Put the transmission in Park, andset the parking brake. Turn off allthe accessories, and turn on thehazard warning lights.1.2.3.4.5.521CONTINUEDEmergencyTowingIf the Engine Overheats Taking Care of the Unexpected505Steam and spray from anoverheated engine canseriously scald you.Do not open the hood if steamis coming out.Driving with the temperature gaugepointer at the red mark can causeserious damage to the engine.11/07/20 19:06:37 31SJA670_510
