overheating PONTIAC TORRENT 2007 User Guide

Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture at the surge tank,
but only when the engine is cool.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on
hot engine parts. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is
hand-tight and fully seated.
Engine Overheating
You will nd a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 183. There are several
different types of engine overheating messages that
may be displayed in the Driver Information Center
(DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 200.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can
burn you badly, even if you just open the
hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it
off and get everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant
before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when the vehicles
engine is overheated, the liquids in it can
catch re. You or others could be badly
burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 362for
information on driving to a safe place in
an emergency.
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{CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the
hood can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
The vehicle should be parked on a level surface.
The coolant level should be at the COLD FILL line.
If it is not, you may have a leak at the radiator
hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump,
or somewhere else in the cooling system.
{CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other
engine parts, can be very hot. Do not
touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If
you run the engine, it could lose all
coolant. That could cause an engine re,
and you could be burned. Get any leak
xed before you drive the vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on,
check to see if the electric engine cooling fans
are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans
should be running. If they are not, your vehicle
needs service. Turn off the engine.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and where
to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet
for details. For additional information refer to
the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with
your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used
tires are dangerous.
Overloading your vehicle’s tires can
cause overheating as a result of too
much friction. You could have an
air-out and a serious accident. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 321.
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Underinated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting accident could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be checked when
your vehicle’s tires are cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 393.
Overinated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a
pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
the tire’s tread is badly worn, or if
your vehicle’s tires have been
damaged, replace them.
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E
Electric Power Management........................ 163
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 431
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 434
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 431
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 432
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 431
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 354
Battery..................................................... 372
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 188
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 184
Coolant.................................................... 357
Coolant Heater......................................... 118
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 183
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 182
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 451
Engine Compartment Overview................ 348
Exhaust................................................... 127
Oil ........................................................... 349
Oil Life System........................................ 352
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 362
Overheating............................................. 360
Reduced Power Light............................... 190
Starting.................................................... 116Entry Lighting.............................................. 162
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 468
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 42
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 354
Finish Damage............................................ 428
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 150
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 153
Flat Tire...................................................... 407
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 408
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 418
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 357
Windshield Washer.................................. 368
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 189
Fog Lamps.................................................. 161
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 17
Folding Seatback, Passenger........................ 15
Fuel............................................................ 341
Additives.................................................. 342
California Fuel.......................................... 342
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 345
Filling Your Tank...................................... 343
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 343
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