2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 435

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 WARNING! • The warning words "DO NOT OPEN HOT" on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure. • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine damage may result. rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine idling and warm to normal operating temperature, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the "ADD" and "FULL" lines shown on the bottle. 7 The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is the coolant freeze point or replacing the engine coolant a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant of this. As with your local authorities to determine the disposal