Engine overheating – CHEVROLET 2013 Camaro User Manual

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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/12

Vehicle Care

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6. Once the system is full, put the

radiator cap back on by turning
clockwise.

7. Turn the engine off.

8. Check the coolant level in the

engine coolant recovery bottle
and fill it until the level is at the
top mark on the dipstick.

Notice: If the pressure cap is not
tightly installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.

Engine Overheating

The vehicle has an indicator to warn
of engine overheating.

There is an engine coolant
temperature gauge on the vehicle
instrument panel. See Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge on
page 5‑13
.

If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
but instead get service help right
away. See Roadside Assistance
Program (Mexico) on page 13‑7
or
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
and Canada) on page 13‑11
.

If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.

Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, both fans
should be running. If they are not,
do not continue to run the engine
and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Engine damage from
running the engine without
coolant is not covered by the
warranty.

Notice: If the engine catches fire
because of being driven with no
coolant, the vehicle can be badly
damaged. The costly repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.

If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment

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WARNING

Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of
steam or coolant before you open
the hood.

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