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System Operation




Engine Cooling

System Operation

System Diagram

2.0L GTDI (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection)

NOTE: At 38° C (100° F) ambient temperature, green arrows indicate temperature below 82° C (180° F), amber arrows indicate temperature approximately 82° C (180° F), red arrows indicate temperature above 82° C (180° F).









3.5L Ti-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing)