SSANGYONG RODIUS, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
13-9
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 specified 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 or 3 years. 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, im-
mediately 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
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