How to Add Coolant to the Radiator

1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap

1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.

Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap. Remove the pressure cap.

3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL®

3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 379 for more information about the proper coolant mixture.

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark.
5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.

6. Start the engine and let it run until you can

6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.

Watch out for the engine cooling fan.

7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.

    See also:

    Heated Steering Wheel
    For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for this feature is located on the steering wheel. : Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when ...

    Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indi ...

    Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats
    During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned on automatically. They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated or ve ...