Subaru Legacy: Engine overheating - In case of emergency - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: Engine overheating

WARNING

Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fully cooled down. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure. Removing the cap while the engine is still hot could release a spray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn you very seriously.

If the engine overheats, pull off the road safely and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch. 3. Turn off all unnecessary ...

If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. ...

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Heated Mirrors
The vehicle has heated mirrors: (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System  for more information. ...