If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,have your dealer/retailer check your cooling system.Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additivesin your vehicle’s cooling system, you coulddamage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixtureof the engine coolant listed in this manual forthe cooling system. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-13 for more information.Checking CoolantThe coolant surge tank is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more information on location.{CAUTION:Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steam andscalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — evena little — when the engine and radiator are hot.The vehicle must be on a level surface. When yourengine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULLCOLD mark.Adding CoolantIf more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL®coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine is cool.{CAUTION:You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it ishand-tight and fully seated.5-25
