2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 362

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine damage may result. 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 the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pres- or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up sure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent any ground spills immediately. scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure. (Continued) 7