6-8 Instruments and warning lamps
2 Low coolant level/engine overheating
warning lamp
•
This lamp illuminates and a buzzer sounds if
there is insufficient engine coolant or if the
engine overheats.
NOTE:
The buzzer stops sounding when the vehicle is
stopped and the parking brake is activated.
• If the water temperature gauge’s needle enters
the red zone, the engine has overheated. Pull
off the road as soon as it is safe to do so and run
the engine slightly faster than idling speed until it
cools down and then take necessary action
against overheating. P. 13-9
CAUTION
Be sure to stop the engine only after letting it
run at a speed slightly above the idling RPM
until the coolant cools down. Turning off the
engine immediately after stopping will cause the
coolant temperature to rise quickly and may
cause the engine to seize up.
• If the water temperature gauge’s needle does
not point to the red zone, there is insufficient
engine coolant. Check the coolant level and add
the coolant.
WARNING
Driving with an overheated engine can dam-
age the engine or even cause a fire.
WARNING
Driving with insufficient coolant will cause
overheating, which can damage the engine
and even cause a fire.
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