WARNING
Insufficient anti-freeze in the cooling sys-
tem of the vehicle can cause the electric
drive to break down and thereby cause se-
rious injuries.
·
The amount of correct coolant additive
used must be sufficient for the lowest
ambient temperature that you expect
the vehicle to be exposed to.
·
Coolant can freeze at extremely cold
outside temperatures, causing the vehi-
cle to break down. Vehicle occupants
with inadequate winter clothing could
then freeze to death as the heating will
also no longer function.
NOTICE
Never mix genuine coolant additives with
other coolants that have not been approved
by Volkswagen.
·
If the liquid in the coolant expansion tank
is not pink (colouring results from mixing
the purple coolant additive with distilled
water) but for example brown instead of
purple, the suitable coolant has been
mixed with an unsuitable coolant additive.
The coolant must be changed as soon as
possible if this is the case. Failure to ob-
serve this warning can result in serious
malfunctions or damage to the electric
drive and cooling system.
Coolant and coolant additives can pol-
lute the environment. Spilt service flu-
ids must be collected and disposed of proper-
ly and with respect for the environment.
Checking the coolant level
and refilling coolant
Please refer to , and on page 309
and at the start of the chapter on page
Fig. 179 Under the bonnet: markings on the
coolant expansion tank.
Fig. 180 Under the bonnet: coolant expansion
tank cap (illustration).
Preparations
1.
Park the vehicle on a firm and level sur-
face.
2.
Allow the electric drive to cool down
→ .
3.
Open the bonnet → page 312.
4.
The coolant expansion tank is identified
by the symbol on the cap →
Checking the coolant level
The engine coolant may be above the marked
area upon delivery (new vehicles). This is nor-
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Checking and refilling