Saipa Tiba 2, Owner'S Manual

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Engine cooling system
OWM108
OWM109
Checking engine coolant
level
Check all the fittings and hoses
of cooling system and replace the
defected and deformed hoses.
The coolant level when the
engine is cold must be full in the
radiator and stay between MAX
and MIN marks inside the coolant
reservoir.
If the coolant level is low, add
enough coolant until its level
reaches at MAX level.
Be careful do not add more
coolant than the specified MAX
level.
If the coolant level reduces
continuously, consult an
authorized SAIPA dealer for
inspection of the cooling system
circuit.
Changing engine coolant
Follow the scheduled
maintenance period of the
vehicle regarding to change the
engine coolant.
- Use unsalted water to mix up
with the coolant.
- Use coolant with ethylene glycol
base to protect them from erosion,
since there are aluminium parts
used in your vehicle.
-Never use alcohol and methanol
in the coolant and do not mix
them up with the coolant.
- Do not use a solution with more
than 60% or lower than 35%
of anti-freeze, otherwise the
coolant will not function properly.
Checking windshield washer
fluid level
Check the windshield washer
fluid level inside its reservoir
and add the fluid if required.
If you do not have washer fluid,
use clean water. However, if
the weather is cold and there
is a possibility of freezing,
use a solution with anti-freeze
property as washer fluid.