Warning – Saturn 2010 AURA User Manual

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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator

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WARNING:

An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can
start up even when the engine is not running and
can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.

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WARNING:

Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling
system can blow out and burn you badly. They are
under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank
pressure cap — even a little — they can come out
at high speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the surge tank pressure
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge
tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn
the pressure cap.

If coolant is needed, add the proper mixture directly to
the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done.

1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap

when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about two or two and one-half
turns.

If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will
allow any pressure still left to be vented out
the discharge hose.

2. Then keep turning the

pressure cap slowly,
and remove it.

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