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If your temperature gauge indicates 
overheating, you experience a loss of 
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, 
the engine may be overheating. If this 
happens, you should:
1.  Pull off the road and stop as soon as it 
is safe to do so.
2.  Shift the gear to P (Park) and set the 
parking brake. If the air conditioning is 
ON, turn it OFF.
3.  If engine coolant is running out under 
the vehicle or steam is coming out 
from the bonnet, stop the engine. Do 
not open the bonnet until the coolant 
has stopped running or the steaming 
has stopped. If there is no visible 
loss of engine coolant and no steam, 
leave the engine running and check 
to be sure the engine cooling fan is 
operating. If the fan is not running, 
turn the engine off.
 WARNING
Whilst the engine is running, 
keep hands, clothing and tools 
away from the moving parts 
such as the cooling fan and 
drive belt to prevent serious 
injury.
4.  Check for coolant leaking from the 
radiator, hoses or under the vehicle. (If 
the air conditioning had been in use, it 
is normal for cold water to be draining 
from it when you stop.)
5.  If engine coolant is leaking out, we 
recommend that you stop the engine 
immediately and call the nearest 
an authorised Retailer of Genesis 
Branded Products for assistance.
 WARNING
Never remove the engine 
coolant cap and/or water-
cooled intercooler coolant cap 
or the drain plug whilst the 
engine and radiator are hot.
Hot coolant and steam may blow out 
under pressure, causing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until the 
engine cools down. Use extreme care 
when removing the coolant cap. Wrap a 
thick towel around it, and turn it anti-
clockwise slowly to the first stop. Step 
back whilst the pressure is released 
from the cooling system. When you are 
sure all the pressure has been released, 
press down on the cap, using a thick 
towel, and continue turning anti-
clockwise to remove it.
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS