Engine overheating, Vehicle care 10-25 – CHEVROLET 2011 Camaro User Manual

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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011

Vehicle Care

10-25

Wait 30 seconds for coolant to
settle and top off if the level
drops.

Do not spill coolant on the
accessory drive belts.

If a spill occurs, rinse the belt
with fresh water.

4. Start the engine.

5. With the engine idling, top off the

coolant through the radiator cap
opening until full.

Wait 30 seconds for the coolant
to settle and top off, if the level
drops.

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 warning light on
your vehicle's instrument panel.
See Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge on page 5‑11
.

You may decide not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, but
instead get service help right away.
See Roadside Assistance Program
(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7
or Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13‑10
.

If you do decide to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked
on a level surface.

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