Vehicle care 201
Warning
Corrosion inhibitors and
antifreeze fluids are poisonous.
Use extreme care when handling.
If swallowed, seek medical
attention.
If the engine overheats or loses
coolant, see Engine overheating on
page
201
.
The engine may temporarily
operate at high temperatures during
demanding operating conditions,
especially on hot days, including:
• Climbing a long hill
• Stopping immediately after high
speed driving
• Idling for long periods in traffic
• Towing a heavily laden trailer
Switch the air conditioning off in
these conditions.
Danger
Do not open the bonnet if you
can see or hear steam or coolant
escaping from the engine
compartment. Wait until no steam
or coolant can be seen or heard
before opening the bonnet.
Do not remove the cooling system
cap if the engine and radiator are
still hot. Scalding fluid and steam
can be blown out under pressure
which could cause serious burns.
Engine overheating
Warning
Immediate action is required
if the engine overheats. This
may be indicated by the engine
coolant temperature light
illuminating, by steam escaping
from under the bonnet, a loss
of power or a loud knocking or
pinging noise.
Continued driving even for a
short time could result in a fire or
vehicle damage.
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