5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The
engine coolant temperature gauge (oP. 194) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine
coolant temperature warning light (oP. 198) flashes or illuminates or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
STEP 1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and then stop the engine.
STEP 2
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
STEP 3
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately
contact
your
SUBARU dealer.
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