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Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.

    Engine overheating
    Never attempt to 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 en ...

    If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
    NOTE For details about how to check the coolant level or how to add coolant, refer to “Engine coolant”. 1. Keep the engine running at idling speed. 2. Open the hood to ventilate the engi ...

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