Engine stops while driving
1. Reduce speed gradually. Move the car off the road to a safe place (for example, to the side of the road).
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
3. Try to start the engine.
Note: When the engine is not running, the brake and power steering will not function, so the steering and braking system will require more effort from the driver than usual.
Engine overheating
Note: If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, you feel a loss of power, or if you hear a noise such as a light metallic knocking or hissing sound, the engine is probably overheating.
1. Move the vehicle to a safe location. Set the selector lever to position "P" (automatic transmission) or the gearshift lever to neutral (manual transmission) and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioning, if used.
2. If coolant or steam is escaping 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 normal (deflection and tension are normal), then visually check for obvious leaks from the radiator, hoses and under the car.
Note: It is normal for water to leak from the air conditioner when it is in cooling mode.
Caution: Be careful to keep your hands and clothing away from the fan and alternator drive belt when the engine is running.
4. If coolant leakage is observed, stop the engine immediately.
5. If there are no leaks, check the expansion tank. If it is empty, add coolant. Fill it approximately halfway.
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, top it up to half. A large loss of coolant indicates a leak in the engine cooling system.