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Engine overheating
9-6 . Engine overheating
WARNING
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Never remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down . When the engine is hot , the coolant is under pressure . Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant , which could burn you very seriously .
If the engine overheats , safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe location .
& If steam is coming from the engine compartment
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. Turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/ “ OFF ” position and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down .
. Contact an authorized SUBARU dealer .
& If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
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1 . Keep the engine running at idling speed .
2 . Open the engine hood to ventilate the engine compartment . Refer to “ Engine hood ” FP453 . Confirm that the cooling fan is turning . If the fan is not turning , immediately turn off the engine and contact an authorized SUBARU dealer for repair .
3 . After the coolant temperature high warning light that has blinked or illuminated in RED turns off , turn off the engine . For details about the warning light , refer to “ Coolant temperature low indicator light / Coolant temperature high warning light ” FP171 .
4 . After the engine has fully cooled down , check the coolant level in the reserve tank . If the coolant level is below the “ LOW ” mark , add coolant up to the “ FULL ” mark .
NOTE
For details about how to check the coolant level or how to add coolant , refer to “ Engine coolant ” FP459 .
5 . If there is no coolant in the reserve tank , add coolant to the reserve tank . Then remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with coolant .
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator , first wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap , then turn the cap counterclockwise slowly without pressing down until it stops . Release the pressure from the radiator . After the pressure has been fully released , remove the cap by pressing down and turning it .