Engine overheating, Engine overheating -29 – CHEVROLET 2011 HHR User Manual

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Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011

5. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD

FILL (A) line.

6. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but

leave the pressure cap off.

7. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the

upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fan.

8. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator

filler port may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture
through the fill port until the level reaches the base
of the fill port.

9. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during

this procedure, if coolant begins to flow out of the
fill port, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the
pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.

10. When the engine has cooled, check the coolant in

the coolant recovery tank. The level in the coolant
recovery tank should be at the COLD FILL line
when the engine is cold.

Engine Overheating

The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine
overheating.

You will find a coolant temperature warning light and a
coolant temperature gauge on your vehicle's instrument
panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
on page 4‑32
and Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
on page 4‑33
for more information.

You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning
appears, but instead get service help right away. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑7.

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