On
extremely hot days, be sure to keep an eye on the temperature
gauge. If you're running hot, make sure to shut off the air
conditioner and roll down the windows. If this doesn't lower
the temperature, turn on the heater to get coolant circulating
through more of the engine.
If
the temperature rises beyond the normal range, stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Continued operation of an overheated
engine will cause serious damage, so pull over to a safe place
and raise the hood. Be extremely careful of radiator and hoses
which may be spraying steam and hot coolant. Never remove
the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
If
vehicle overheated because of a long hill or from sitting
in traffic on a hot day, run the engine at a fast idle (approximately
1,500 rpms) until temperature returns to normal.
If
there's coolant leak, broken belt or other malfunction, shut
off the engine. After the engine cools, check coolant reservoir
while engine is running and bring the vehicle to a Nissan
dealer.
