Seat 2007 Cordoba, Owner'S Manual, Page: 185 / 258

Checking and refilling levels 183
Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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The coolant additive G 12+ must be added in sufficient quantities to
provide anti-freeze protection at the coldest ambient temperatures that
can be expected. At extremely cold ambient temperatures, the coolant
could freeze, causing the vehicle to breakdown. As the heater would also
not work in this situation, there is a risk of suffering exposure!
Caution
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Other additives may give considerably inferior corrosion protection. The
resulting corrosion in the cooling system can lead to a loss of coolant,
causing serious damage to the engine.
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The coolant additive G 12+ (purple) can be mixed with the additive G 12
(red) or G 11. Never mix G12 (red colour) with G 11.
Checking the coolant level and topping up
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The correct coolant level is important for fault-free func-
tioning of the engine cooling system.
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings
⇒
in
“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on
page 175.
Opening the coolant expansion tank
– Switch off the engine and allow it to cool.
– To prevent scalding, cover the cap on the expansion tank with a
thick cloth and carefully unscrew the cap
⇒
.
Checking coolant level
– Look into the open coolant expansion tank and read off the
coolant level.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 125 In the engine
compartment: Coolant
expansion tank cap