2011 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 526
2011 Jeep Wrangler Manual
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524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. any ground spills immediately. Engine 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 ranges indicated on the bottle. 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 a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for If an examination of your engine compartment shows no engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing enevidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be gine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once • Do not overfill the coolant bottle. a month. • Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If