2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 453

452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any Disposal of Used Coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check WARNING! with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani• The warning words "DO NOT OPEN HOT" on mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based the cooling system pressure cap are a safety preengine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat any ground spills immediately. causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the Coolant Level pressure cap while the system is hot or under The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the pressure. • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one engine cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- the coolant recovery bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. gine damage may result. The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for