Polaris 2012 FS IQ WideTrak - Manual (Page 110)

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MAINTENANCE
Cooling System
Coolant High Temperature Indicator Light
The high temperature indicator light will illuminate when engine cool-
ant temperature becomes too hot for safe continued operation of the
engine. Stop the snowmobile and allow the engine to cool. To cool the
engine, drive the snowmobile into soft snow so that it comes into con-
tact with the heat exchangers on the snowmobile. Alternately, you can
stop the snowmobile and pack snow or ice onto the heat exchangers to
bring the temperature of the engine down.
If coolant is low in the coolant reservoir, add coolant to the coolant
recovery bottle. Do not open the radiator pressure cap.
CAUTION! Steam and hot liquids will cause burns to your skin. Never remove
the pressure cap when the engine is warm or hot, or if any part of the cooling
system is warm or hot.
NOTICE: Operating the snowmobile when the high temperature indicator light is
illuminated can result in serious engine damage. Always stop the
snowmobile and cool the engine when the high temperature indicator
light illuminates.
Drive in adequate snow to prevent overheating. If you must drive your
snowmobile after the high temperature indicator light has illuminated,
drive in deep snow. Drive slowly and stop frequently to allow the engine
to cool down. Engine performance will be reduced if you continue oper-
ating when the high temperature light is illuminated.