Engine Cooling - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol (G2006256): Overview

The engine cooling system maintains the engine within an optimum temperature range under changing ambient and engine operating conditions. It is a pressurized coolant expansion tank system with continuous bleeds to separate air from the engine coolant and prevent the formation of air locks.

The engine cooling system also provides:

• Heating for:
  • The passenger compartment For additional information, Refer to: HEATING AND VENTILATION
  • The throttle body. For additional information, refer to: INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING
• Cooling for:
  • The engine For additional information, Refer to: ENGINE
  • The oil cooler For additional information, Refer to: ENGINE
  • The Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler. For additional information, Refer to: TRANSMISSION COOLING - INGENIUM I4 2.0L DIESEL
  • The charge air cooler For additional information, refer to: SUPERCHARGER COOLING

The primary components of the engine cooling system are the:

• Coolant pump
• Electric thermostat
• Radiator
• Electric cooling fan
• Coolant expansion tank
• ATF Cooler
• Oil cooler
• Engine coolant outlet tube and heater manifold
• Connecting hoses and pipes.
• Charge air coolant pump
• Charge air coolers
• Charge air radiator.
• Active grille air shutter - If equipped

In cold climate markets, an optional block heater is available as a Retailer/Authorized Repairer fit accessory. The block heater is located in the cylinder block and is connected to a power supply through an external plug.

In cold climate markets, an active grille air shutter is installed to reduce aerodynamic drag and engine warm up time.