coolant reservoir CHEVROLET MALIBU 2021 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
232 Vehicle Care
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0237.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil0234.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil0234.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0238.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes0243.
6. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0238.
7. Battery - North America 0244.
8. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North
America 0290.
9. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0254.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0242.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0 290.

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
Vehicle Care 233
2.0L L4 Turbo Engine
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0237.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil0234.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil0234.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0238.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes0243. 6. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System 0238.
7. Battery - North America 0244.
8. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North
America 0290. 9.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0254.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0242.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0 290.

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
242 Vehicle Care
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. Have the
vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a leak
in the engine cooling system. This can
cause a loss of all coolant and can
damage the system and vehicle. Have
any leaks fixed right away.
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system are under pressure.
Turning the pressure cap, even a little,
can cause them to come out at high
speed and you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling system and pressure cap
to cool.
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed
but no steam can be seen or heard, the
problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
.Stops after high-speed driving.
.Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed with no
sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan
speed. Open the windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral), and
let the engine idle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge is
no longer in the overheat zone, the vehicle
can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle
slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
distance from the vehicle in front. If the
warning does not come back on, continue to
drive normally and have the cooling system
checked for proper fill and function. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and
park the vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine
for three minutes while parked. If the
warning is still displayed, turn off the
engine until it cools down.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is needed, be
sure to read the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle in an
area where the temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0231 for
reservoir location.