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24.1
Checking antifreeze and coolant level
Warning
Danger of scalding
The coolant gets very hot and is under high pressure when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not remove the radiator cap or remove radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow
the engine and cooling system to cool down. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under lukewarm water immedi-
ately.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
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Remove the front trim. (
400243-10
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Remove the radiator cap.
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Check antifreeze of coolant.
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25…
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45 °C (
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13…
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49 °F)
» If the coolant antifreeze does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant antifreeze.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
above the radiator fins. 10 mm (0.39 in)
» If the coolant level does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Coolant (
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
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Mount the radiator cap.
24.2
Checking the coolant level
Warning
Danger of scalding
The coolant gets very hot and is under high pressure when the vehicle is operated.
–
Do not remove the radiator cap or remove radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow
the engine and cooling system to cool down. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under lukewarm water immedi-
ately.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
–
Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
–
Remove the front trim. (
400243-10
–
Remove the radiator cap.
–
Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
above the radiator fins. 10 mm (0.39 in)
» If the coolant level does not meet specifications:
–
Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
Coolant (
Alternative 2
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
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