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Maintenance
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year
round antifreeze coolant. The reser
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voir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before travelling to a colder cli
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mate.
CAUTION
䳜 When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly add
-
ing engine coolant may cause
cracks in the engine. To prevent
damage, add engine coolant
slowly in small quantities.
䳜 Do not drive with no engine cool
-
ant. It may cause water pump
failure and engine seizure, etc.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator cap
䳜Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap whilst the
engine is operating or hot. Doing
so might lead to cooling system
and engine damage. Also, hot
coolant or steam could cause
serious personal injury.
䳜 Turn the engine off and wait until
it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back whilst
the pressure is released from the
cooling system.
When you are sure all the pres
-
sure has been released, press
down on the cap, using a thick
towel, and continue turning coun
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terclockwise to remove it.
䳜 Even if the engine is not operat
-
ing, do not remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug whilst the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri
-
ous injury.
WARNING
The electric motor (cooling fan) is
controlled by engine coolant tem
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perature, refrigerant pressure and
vehicle speed. It may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not
running. Use extreme caution when
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Summary of Contents for Cerato 2021
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Page 319: ...39 5 5 Infotainment system Infotainment system Declaration of Conformity CE NCC ...
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Page 322: ...Infotainment system 42 5 Infotainment system TRA STB NBTC OMAN TRA D172249 TRA TA R 10507 20 ...
Page 344: ...Driving your vehicle 22 6 Manual Transmission and the vehicle to go out of con trol ...
Page 488: ...Driving your vehicle 166 6 Declaration of conformity OBD051324 OBD051325 ...
Page 490: ...Driving your vehicle 168 6 Declaration of conformity For Canada OBD051329 OBD051330 ...
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Page 636: ...Maintenance 82 8 Fuses Engine compartment fuse panel Battery terminal cover OBD078063 ...
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