DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-8
G050B01A-DAT
Recommended Engine Coolant
35%
65%
40%
60%
50%
50%
60%
40%
Ambient
temperature
°C ( °F)
-15 (5)
-25 (-13)
-35 (-31)
-45 (-49)
Antifreeze
solution
Water
Engine Coolant concentration
G050B01HP
G050C01A-AAT
To Check the Coolant Level
G050C01HP
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a
50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should
be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should
not be used. The cooling system must be main-
tained with the correct concentration and type
of engine coolant to prevent freezing and corro-
Gasoline or Diesel (2.5 TCI)
G050B03HP
Diesel (2.9 CRDi)
sion. Never allow the concentration of anti-
freeze to exceed the 60% level or go below the
35% level, otherwise damage to the cooling
system may result. For proper concentration
when adding or replacing the engine coolant,
refer to the following table.
8. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil
is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
9. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.
NOTE:
Always dispose of used engine oil in an
environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug-
gested that it be placed in a sealed container
and taken to a service station for reclama-
tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or
put it into the household trash.
WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritation or can-
cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin
for prolonged periods of time. Wash your
hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa-
ter as soon as possible after handling used
oil.
G050A01A-AAT
CHECKING AND CHANGING THE EN-
GINE COOLANT
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the
engine coolant is under pressure and may
erupt through the opening if the cap is
removed. You could be seriously burned if
you do not observe this precaution. Do not
remove the radiator cap until the radiator is
cool to touch.
