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Maintenance Engine coolant
2. Maker sure that the tiny protrusions
inside the coolant cap are securely
interlocked.
Engine room rear view
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so might
lead to cooling system damage and
could result in serious personal injury
from escaping hot coolant or steam.
1. Turn the vehicle off and wait until it
cools down.
2. Use extreme care when removing the
radiator cap. Wrap a thick towel
around it, and turn it counterclockwise
slowly to the first stop.
3. Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system.
4. When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on the
cap, using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to remove it.
WARNING
Cooling fan
Use caution when working near
the blade of the cooling fan. The
electric motor (cooling fan) is
controlled by coolant tempera
-
ture, refrigerant pressure and
vehicle speed. it may sometimes operate
even when the vehicle is not running.
5. Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses.
6. Replace any swollen or deteriorated
hoses.
7. Check the coolant level. The coolant
level should be filled between F and L
marks on the side of the coolant res
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ervoir when the engine room is cool.
8. If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protec
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tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not overfill.
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