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Question posted by loboduck on September 3rd, 2013

Add Coolant Indicator Light On... And Coolant Is High.

The add coolant indictor light came on and so we checked the levels and there is plenty of coolant. How do we get the ight to turn off or should we take to mechanic?

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

...RUNNING LAMPS * * * A .':**o WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE (a) b ) . For example, these symbols are . b COOLANT SPEAKER b p3 V ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W FUEL FOG LAMPS #0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (@) FUSE I /, ...warning and indicator lights: Here are some of the symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e pf COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ...
Owner's Manual - Page 65

... Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions" Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) 2-26...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1
Owner's Manual - Page 115

... your engine, and it will be ready to warn you turn the ignition key to RUN. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. For more information on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on when you start the engine or comes...
Owner's Manual - Page 116

...turn the ignition key to warn you may not be certain to an accident. If the light is harder to thefloor. It could drain your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on could indicate... the electrical chargingsystem. If it checked right away. If the lightcomes on while you must drive a short distance with the brake system warning light on . Or, the pedal may...
Owner's Manual - Page 117

... as you 're driving, theremay be a problem with your regular brakes. The anti-lockbrake system warning light should go off . If the warning light stayson, or comes on briefly as possible and turn the ignitionOFF. The warning light should come on when you start the engine off . (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on, so adjust your engine coolant has overheated. The light will turn off the engine assoon as possible. If the light doesn'tcome on then, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 119

... a cleaner environment. Your vehicle isequipped with this light comes on and stays on, the vehicle should promptly be pulled off the roadand the coolant level checked. This may not runsmoothly. This system is also designed to indicate that there a problem and service is apparent. there are acceptable levels for at the lifeof the vehicle,helping to...
Owner's Manual - Page 123

... come onwhen you should see "Passlock" in the Index. Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes on briefly when you turn on , there maybe a problem with the Passlock system. If the vehicle fails to start, see your cruise control. If the light comes oncontinuously while driving and stays on the ignition, and the fluid container...
Owner's Manual - Page 158

... system off -- If the Enhanced Traction System is not functioning, you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on the button should turn the system off , and the indicator light on . A lot of the steering column. Steering Tips Driving on Curves When you press the button to take much more than even the...
Owner's Manual - Page 203

... or hear steam coming from the vehicle until it can be badly damaged.The costly repairs would not be badlyburned. You will find a LOW COOLANT level warning light on your vehicle's instrument panel. Just turn it off and get everyone away from it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until there is no...
Owner's Manual - Page 207

... service. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to Add Coolant tothe Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found aproblem yet, but the coolant level isn't at FULL COLD, add a 50/50mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@coolant at the coolantsurge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the...
Owner's Manual - Page 208

... the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap,is hot. Never turn the pressure cap. -- -- 5-20 Theyare and under pressure, and you badly. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out burn you turn the coolant surge if tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed.
Owner's Manual - Page 211

... hot.Watch out forthe engine cooling fan. With the coolant surgetank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches FULL COLD, or justabove the small cylinderat the base of the opening . 5-23 If the level is lower, add surge tank more of the proper mixture to FULL COLD...
Owner's Manual - Page 249

... use . all If the fluid level low, add only enough of the proper is filled Bengine coolant. than DEXRON-III is not covered by your coolingsystem and how tocoolant add when it dipstick hole to bring to 265 "F (129 "C). Let the warning lights and gages work as described under "How to Check." 4. Pull out the dipstick...
Owner's Manual - Page 250

...coolant, 6-22 What to add anything else. -- Your vehicle's coolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture, With plain water or the wrong mixture, your new vehicle warranty. If you use this mixture, you use of coolant...or 24 months, whichever occursfirst. Your engine could beburned. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is not covered by your engine could get too hot you or...
Owner's Manual - Page 251

..., heater core and other parts. NOTICE: If you have to add coolant more than four times ayear, have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. Thesecan be covered by your warranty. If you usean improper coolant mixture, your cooling system. Checking Coolant I The surge tank is located on the passenger's side...
Owner's Manual - Page 252

... LOW COOLANT LOW COOLANT light comes on, it means you spill coolant hot on engine coolant. a When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will burn if the engine parts are hot can beburned if you 're low on engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is cold, the coolant level should beat the FULL COLD mark. I Turning...
Owner's Manual - Page 320

... fill. fuel At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are completed at Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture if necessary. Be sure any fluids or lubricants are added to for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Index for further details. At Each...
Owner's Manual - Page 343

... Transaxle Check ...7-31 Automatic Transaxle Park Mechanism Check ...7-33 Automatic Door Locks ...2-5 Automatic Light Control ...2-39 Automatic Overdrive ...2-21 Automatic Transaxle ...2-18 Shifting ...2-18 Starting Your Engine ...2-14 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...6-18 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-18 Backing u p with a Trailer ...4-37 Battery ...6-31 Charging System Indicator Light ...2-51...
Owner's Manual - Page 348

...Trailer Towing ...4-40 4-38 Making Turns with a Trailer ...Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-55 Manual Front Seat ...Indicator ...2-5 1 CheckEngine ...2-55 Check Gages ...2-60 CheckOil ...2-58 Cruise ...2-59 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light ...2-57 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...2-54. 4-9 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...2-53. 4-9 ETSWarning ...2-53. 4-9 Interior ...2-39 Low Coolant...

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