5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
STEP 1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system.
STEP 2
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the engine
hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the engine hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the engine hood.
STEP 3
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine and call your SUBARU dealer.
STEP 4
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When trouble arises
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.