Vauxhall 2009 Antara, Руководство пользователя

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Self-help, vehicle care 193
When the engine is at operating
tem perature, coolant level rises. It falls
again when the system cools. If it falls
below the
MIN m ark when the system is
cold, the coolant must be replenished.
Top up anti-freeze. If no anti-freez e is
ava ilab le, top up with clea n ta p water.
If tap water is unavailable, distilled water
can be used.
When you top up with tap water or distilled
water, add conc entrated anti-freeze and
possibly mix in anti-freeze as well. H ave the
cause of the coolant loss eliminated by a
workshop.
Too low a c oolant level can cause eng ine
dam age.
When closing, tighten coolant filler cap as
far as it will go.
Coolant tem perature
Control indica tor W illum inates when
coolant temperature is too hig h. Check
coolant level:
z Coolant level low :
Top up coolant. Pay attention to the
instructions given under "Anti-freeze and
corrosion protec tion" and "Coolant
level". H ave the cause of the coolant loss
rem edied by a workshop.
z Coolant level OK:
Hav e the cause of increased coolant
temperature remedied by a workshop.
Brake fluid
Brake fluid level
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Warning
Allow engine to cool d ow n before
removing coolant filler c ap. If stea m is
visible, mov e aw ay from the vehicle until
the engine is cool.
Remove coolant filler cap carefully so
that pressure can escape slow ly,
otherw ise there is a risk of sca ld ing.
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Warning
Caution - brake fluid is poisonous a nd
corrosive. Do not allow it to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfa ces; direct
contac t may cause injuries and damag e.