2015 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT - Page 499

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is be checked once a month. a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal When additional coolant is needed to maintain the rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based not overfill. engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in Points To Remember puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ spills immediately. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is norCoolant Level mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapordetermining that the coolant level is adequate. With the ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine engine OFF and cold, the level of the coolant in the bottle coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. If an examination of your engine compartment shows no The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant 7