Engine overheating, Engine overheating -22, Bulb – Hummer 2010 H3 User Manual

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Vehicle Care

6. Start the engine and let it run

until you can feel the upper
radiator hose getting hot. Watch
out for the engine cooling fan.

7. By this time, the coolant level

inside the radiator filler neck
might be lower. If the level is
lower, add more of the proper
DEX‐COOL coolant mixture
through the filler neck until the
level reaches the base of the
filler neck.

8. Then replace the pressure cap.

At any time during this procedure
if coolant begins to flow out of
the filler neck, reinstall the
pressure cap.

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.

A coolant temperature gauge is
displayed on the instrument panel.
See Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge on page 5‑9
.

You may decide not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
but instead get service help right
away. See Roadside Service on
page 13‑5
.

If you do decide 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.

The air conditioning might stop
working if the engine is too hot. This
is normal and helps cool the engine.

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, your vehicle can
be badly damaged. The costly
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.

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