2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 576

574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the coolant recovery bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporThe radiator normally remains completely full, so there is ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing the If an examination of your engine compartment shows no engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service attenevidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. is satisfactory, the coolant bottle only needs to be checked • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. once a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to • Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If maintain the proper level, it should be added to the engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents coolant bottle. Do not overfill. of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing.