2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 437
2012 Jeep Patriot Manual
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 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. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. 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 coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. 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. 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. the coolant freeze point or replacing the engine coolant • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. 7