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COOLANT
SERVICE : Coolant, type
Anti-freeze Ethylene glycol with corrosion
inhibitors for aluminum engines
SERVICE : Coolant, mixture ratio
1:1 (coolant/distilled water)
CAUTION
Operating the vehicle with a leaky or faulty cooling
system can result in severe engine damage. Always
use the specified coolant.
If the coolant level drops significantly, bleed the sys-
tem after adding.
NOTE : We recommend that you bleed the coolant system
each time you add fluid.
COOLANT LEVEL
1.
To check the level, make sure the engine and radiator
are cold.
2. Place a thick towel over the radiator cap.
3. Slowly turn the cap in direction (a) until you feel the
cap reach the detent; this will allow any residual
pressure to escape. Allow all pressure to escape
before continuing.
Press down on the cap and keep turning it until it can
be removed.
4. Coolant level should be at the bottom of the filler
neck. Add if necessary.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
(1) Scalding coolant sprayed onto YOU
(2) Serious eye or skin injury
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1) You can be severely burned by coolant sprayed
out from under high pressure if the bottle is
opened while the system is hot.
(2) Coolant is poisonous. If it gets in your eyes or
contacts your skin the fluid can cause irritation or
severe injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
(1) Wait for engine to cool before removing the cap
or servicing the coolant system. Be sure to wear
eye protection, a long-sleeve shirt, and hand
protection (e.g. rubber gloves) when working with
coolant.
(2) Always wear eye protection and protective
clothing when working with any components of
the cooling system. Keep coolant away from
children and pets. Call a doctor immediately if
coolant is swallowed and induce vomiting. Flush
eyes and skin with water if coolant gets in eyes or
comes into contact with skin.
1.
Radiator cap
a. Loosening
direction
1.
Filler neck
1
a
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