Chrysler Dodge Charger 2013 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 83)

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

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In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking

the appropriate action.

• On the highways — slow down.

• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase

engine idle speed.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:

• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine

cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.

• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor

and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the

radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge

reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air

conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200–230°F

(93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or greater and you hear a chime, turn

the engine off immediately and call for service.

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your

radiator. If you see or hear steam coming fromunder the hood, do not open the hood until

the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when

the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

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Chrysler Dodge Charger 2013 Owner's Manual Page 83