2005 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 329

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 When additional antifreeze/coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant recovery bottle. Do not overfill. a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot water to enter the radiator. If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check antifreeze/coolant freeze point in the system. • If frequent antifreeze/coolant additions are required, or if the level in the recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks. 7 Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally • Maintain engine coolant/anti-freeze concentration to 50% HOAT engine coolant/anti-freeze (minimum) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components.