What to do in an emergency
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If the engine overheats
Follow the directions in this section
for jump-starting.
Never tow a vehicle to start it
because the sudden surge forward
when the engine starts could cause
a collision with the tow vehicle.
If the engine overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you will experience a
loss of power, or hear loud pinging
or knocking, the engine is probably
too hot. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon
as it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (auto
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matic transmission/dual clutch
transmission) or neutral (manual
transmission/intelligent manual
transmission) 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 bon
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netbonnet 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.
4. Check to see if the water pump
drive belt is missing. If it is not
missing, check to see that it is
tight.
If the drive belt seems to be sat
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isfactory, check for coolant leak
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ing from the radiator, hoses or
under the vehicle. (If the air condi
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tioning had been in use, it is nor
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