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What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?

  1. Top up with anti-freeze immediately.
  2. Correct answerStop where safe and investigate the cause.
  3. Remove the filler cap from the coolant bottle.
  4. Increase speed to increase the air flow into the engine compartment.

Explanation

If a driver notices steam rising from the engine compartment of their vehicle, they should stop where safe and only investigate the cause once it has cooled down. Do not remove a radiator or header tank cap when the engine is hot. Steam rising from the engine is an indication that the engine is overheating and it should not continue to be driven. Refer to the vehicle handbook for further information and guidance or seek advice from a competent person.

Read in Chinese

如果司机注意到发动机舱冒出蒸汽,他们应该怎么做?

  1. 立即添加防冻液。
  2. 在安全的地方停车并调查原因。
  3. 从冷却液瓶上取下加注盖。
  4. 提高速度以增加进入发动机舱的气流。

如果司机注意到车辆发动机舱有蒸汽升起,应在安全的地方停车,并在发动机冷却后再检查原因。不要在发动机热的时候取下散热器或水箱盖。发动机冒蒸汽表明发动机过热,不应继续驾驶。请参考车辆手册获取更多信息和指导,或咨询专业人士。

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