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Radiator Pressure Cap<br />

The radiator pressure cap is located near the center of<br />

the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment<br />

Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location.<br />

Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,<br />

coolant loss and possible engine damage may<br />

occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly<br />

secured.<br />

Engine Overheating<br />

If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see<br />

the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information.<br />

The vehicle has an indicator to warn of engine<br />

overheating.<br />

You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on<br />

your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant<br />

Temperature Gage on page 3-33 for more information.<br />

You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning<br />

appears, but instead get service help right away.<br />

See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7.<br />

If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle<br />

is parked on a level surface.<br />

Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are<br />

running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should<br />

be running. If they are not, do not continue to run<br />

the engine and have the vehicle serviced.<br />

See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle<br />

speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down.<br />

If it does not, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the<br />

engine.<br />

Notice: Engine damage from running the engine<br />

without coolant is not covered by the warranty.<br />

Notice: If the engine catches fire because of being<br />

driven with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly<br />

damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered<br />

by the vehicle warranty.<br />

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