Stopping the engine while driving
1. Reduce speed gradually. Move the car off the road to a safe place (for example, on the edge).
2. Turn on the alarm.
3. Try to start the engine.
Note: When the engine is not running, the brake and steering boosters will not work, so the steering and brake system will require more effort on the part of the driver than usual.
Engine overheating
Note: If the engine coolant temperature gauge is overheating, you feel a loss of power, or if you hear a noise such as a slight metallic thump or hiss, then the engine has probably overheated.
1. Drive the car to a safe place. Set the selector lever to position "R" (automatic transmission) or shift lever in neutral position (manual transmission) and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioner if it is in use.
2. If coolant or steam escapes from under the hood, the engine must be stopped. Wait until the coolant temperature has dropped before opening the hood.
Attention:
- If the coolant does not boil or splash out, then leave the engine running.
- To avoid thermal burns, leave the hood closed until steam escapes. Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure.
3. Make sure the electric cooling fan is working. Check the condition of the alternator drive belt. If the belt is OK (deflection and tension are normal), then visually check for obvious leaks from the radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
Note: It is normal for water to leak out of the air conditioner when it is in cooling operation.
Caution: Be careful to keep your hands and clothing away from the fan and alternator drive belt while the engine is running.
4. If there is a coolant leak, stop the engine immediately.
5. If there are no leaks, then check the expansion tank. If it is empty, then add coolant. Fill it up to about half.
Caution: To avoid burns, do not attempt to remove the radiator filler cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
6. After the coolant temperature returns to normal, check the coolant level in the expansion tank again. If necessary, fill it up to half. A large loss of coolant indicates a leak in the engine cooling system.