Cadillac 2014 ELR Owner's Manual

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Black plate (17,1)Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -2014 - crc - 10/8/13Vehicle Care 10-17What to Use{ WarningAdding only plain water or someother liquid to the cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain waterand other liquids, can boil beforethe proper coolant mixture will.The coolant warning system is setfor the proper coolant mixture.With plain water or the wrongmixture, the engine could get toohot but you would not get theoverheat warning. The enginecould catch fire and you or otherscould be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of deionized water andDEX-COOL coolant.Use a 50/50 mixture of deionizedwater and DEX-COOL coolant.If using this mixture, nothing elseneeds to be added. This mixture:. Gives freezing protection downto −37°C (−34°F), outsidetemperature.. Gives boiling protection up to129°C (265°F), enginetemperature.. Protects against rust andcorrosion.. Will not damage aluminum parts.. Helps keep the proper enginetemperature.{ CautionIf improper coolant mixture,inhibitors, or additives are used inthe vehicle cooling system, theengine could overheat and bedamaged. Too much deionizedwater or clean drinkable watercan freeze and crack enginecooling parts. The repairs wouldnot be covered by the vehiclewarranty. Use only the propermixture of engine coolant for thecooling system. SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11-12.Never dispose of engine coolant byputting it in the trash, pouring it onthe ground, or into sewers, streams,or bodies of water. Have the coolantchanged by an authorized servicecenter, familiar with legalrequirements regarding usedcoolant disposal. This will helpprotect the environment and yourhealth.Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking the coolantlevel.Check to see if coolant is visible inthe coolant surge tank. If the coolantinside the coolant surge tank isboiling, do not do anything else untilit cools down. If coolant is visiblebut the coolant level is not at orabove the cold fill mark, add a 50/50 mixture of deionized water andDEX-COOL coolant at the coolantsurge tank, but be sure the coolingsystem is cool before this is done.See Engine Overheating onpage 10-19