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Checking and refilling levels
mixed with an inadequate coolant. The
coolant must be changed as soon as possi-
ble if this is the case!
For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate
the environment. If any fluids are spilled,
they should be collected and correctly dis-
posed of, with respect to the environment.
Refilling coolant
Fig. 259
In the engine compartment: marking on
coolant expansion tank.
Fig. 260
Engine compartment: coolant expansion
tank cap.
The coolant tank is located in the engine
compartment
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Top up coolant when the level is below the
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(minimum) mark.
Checking coolant level
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Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
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Switch the ignition off.
–
Read off the coolant level on coolant ex-
pansion tank. When the engine is cold, the
coolant level should be between the marks
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Fig. 259 . When the engine is hot, it may
be slightly above the upper mark.
Topping up coolant
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Wait for the engine to cool down.
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Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with
a cloth and carefully unscrew it to the left
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.
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Top up the coolant only if there is still cool-
ant in the expansion tank, otherwise you
could
damage the engine
. If there is no
coolant in the expansion tank, do not con-
tinue driving. You should obtain professio-
nal assistance
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.
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If there is still some coolant in the expan-
sion tank, top up to the upper mark.
–
Top up with coolant until the level be-
comes stable.
–
Screw the cap back on correctly.
If there is a coolant leak, take the vehicle
specialised workshop to have the cooling
system examined.
WARNING
●
The cooling system is under pressure. Do
not unscrew the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is hot: risk of
burns!
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Store the antifreeze in its original con-
tainer and keep it out of reach of children.
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If working inside the engine compart-
ment, remember that, even when the igni-
tion is switched off, the radiator fan may
start up automatically, and therefore there
is a risk of injury.
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