
Diesel engine Series 15W / 18W
Maintenance
112
2008-12-09
8.15 Checking level of the coolant (for engines with radiator)
Hot operating materials
WARNING!
Risk of burns due to hot operating materials!
Operating materials can reach high temperatures
during operation and cause burns / scalding in the
case of contact.
Therefore:
– Never open the radiator cap at operating
temperature.
– Let the cooling water cool down to the ambient
temperature and open the radiator cap slowly
so that the pressure can escape.
Antifreeze (for engines with
radiator and, e.g. electric water
pump)
WARNING!
Danger of poisoning and danger of skin rashes
and allergies!
Antifreeze contains substances harmful to health
and can result in severe poisoning and skin rashes
or allergies.
Therefore:
– Observe the safety data sheet of the antifreeze
manufacturer.
– Wear rubber gloves when handling antifreeze.
– Never mix different types of antifreeze.
– Contact a doctor immediately in the case of
swallowing. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
– Avoid skin and eye contact:
Wear protective gloves made of plastic or
rubber during the work.
– Collect coolant drained from the engine in a
container and dispose of in accordance with the
environmental regulations.