Owner Manual User guide

When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a minimum

solution of 50% recommended MOPAR威 Antifreeze/

Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid

Organic Additive Technology), or equivalent, in water

should be used. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed

70%) if temperatures below ⫺34°F (⫺37°C) are antici-

pated.

Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized

water when mixing the water/engine coolant (antifreeze)

solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the

amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.

Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-

tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-

cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where

the vehicle is operated.

NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will

decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and

will require more frequent coolant changes.

Cooling System Pressure Cap

The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine

coolant (antifreeze) and to ensure that engine coolant

(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant

recovery bottle.

The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any

accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.

WARNING!

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The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the

cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution.

Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the

engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the

cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes

pressure to build up in the cooling system. To

prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pres-

sure cap while the system is hot or under pressure.

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