The engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the High
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light in the instrument cluster glows red
during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and park.
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle speed for a few minutes until the engine is cooled down to the normal temperature.
You can determine the engine temperature is normal by either condition below: – Both High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light and Low Engine Coolant Temperature Light have gone off.
– Low Engine Coolant Temperature Light is lit in blue, and High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light has gone off.
See “High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light” and “Low Engine Coolant Temperature Light” in the INDEX for further information.
WARNING:
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to let
it cool. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam
can no longer be seen or heard, open
the hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.
Also, be careful not to touch hot engine parts (radiator, water hoses, engine etc.).
If the temperature indication does not return to the normal condition: 1) Turn off the engine and check that the water pump belt and pulleys are not damaged or slipping. If any abnormality is found, correct it.
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is found to be lower than the “LOW” line, look for leaks at the radiator, water pump and radiator and heater hoses. If you locate any leaks that may have caused the overheating, do not run the engine until these problems have been corrected.
3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add coolant to the reservoir and then the radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.)
WARNING:
• It is hazardous to remove the radiator
cap when the water temperature
is high, because scalding fluid and
steam may be blown out under
pressure. The cap should only be
taken off when the coolant temperature
has lowered.
• To prevent personal injury, keep hands, tools and clothing away from the engine cooling fan and airconditioner fan (if equipped). These electric fans can automatically turn on without warning.
Trunk Light (SX4 SEDAN)
Trunk Light (SX4 SEDAN)
When you open the trunk lid, the trunk light
comes on and remains on as long as you
keep the lid open.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the trunk lid open for a
long time, or the ...
Drive Belt
WARNING:
When the engine is running, keep
hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away
from the moving fan and drive belts.
Make sure the drive belt tension is correct.
If the belt is too loose, insu ...
If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transmission Gearshift Lever Out of “P”
(PARK)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
have an electrically operated park-lock feature.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged,
or there is some other electrical failure, the
automatic transm ...