SSANGYONG RODIUS 2006, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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ENGINE COOLANT
Diesel Engine
Gasoline Engine
Level Check
Park the vehicle on a level ground and apply the parking brake.
Stop the engine and wait until it cools.
1. The coolant level should be between MAX and MIN mark on
the coolant surge tank.
2. If the coolant level is below "MIN", immediately add coolant
up to the “MAX” level.
Replenishment
Use only 50/50 mixture of soft water and antifreeze specified.
1. Open the coolant surge tank cap slowly when the engine is
cold. At this time, you can hear a "hissing" sound.
2. When there is no more "hissing" sound, remove the cap
form the surge tank.
3. Add the 50/50 mixture of soft water and antifreeze speci-
fied up to “MAX” level.
4. Tighten the coolant surge tank cap and start and run the
engine until the radiator hoses become hot.
5. Check the coolant level again and add if necessary.
Service Interval
Change every 60,000 km. And, inspect and replenish as necessary.
• Scalding hot coolant and steam could be blown out under pressure,
which could cause serious injury. Never remove the coolant surge
tank cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
WARNING
• When the coolant level is too low, the engine can be overheated. If
the coolant temperature gauge in instrument panel goes up
abnormally, immediately check the coolant level.
• Use only Ssangyong recommended coolant and anti-freeze. Use of
non-recommended coolant could cause damage to the cooling system.
WARNING