Cadillac srx 2004 User Manual
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CAUTION:
Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you
badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure
cap — even a little — when the engine and
radiator are hot.
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you
badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure
cap — even a little — when the engine and
radiator are hot.
The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the
FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the surge tank.
Follow the arrow from the top of the tank down the
side to the horizontal mark.
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the
FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the surge tank.
Follow the arrow from the top of the tank down the
side to the horizontal mark.
If the Check Coolant Level message in the DIC comes
on and stays on, it means you’re low on engine coolant.
See
on and stays on, it means you’re low on engine coolant.
See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65 for more
information.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL
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coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the
engine is cool.
engine is cool.
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CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is
hand-tight.
hand-tight.
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Notice: If the surge tank pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage
may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly
secured.
installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage
may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly
secured.
Engine Overheating
There are three engine hot messages that may be
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65 for
more information.
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