Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant recovery tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. See Cooling System on page 10‑14 for more information.
The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it.
When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD line marked on the recovery tank.
When the engine is hot, the level could be higher than the FULL COLD line. If the coolant is below the FULL COLD line when the engine is hot, there could be a leak in the cooling system.
If the coolant is low, add the coolant or take the vehicle to a dealer for service.
See also:
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Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety
belts properly:
○ Safety Belts on page 3‑12.
○ How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑ ...