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Coolant
Checking coolant level and
adding coolant
Diesel engine:
Correct coolant level with engine cold
(approx. 20
6
):
Just below the KALT/COLD mark on
the translucent reservoir.
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Spark-ignition engine:
Correct coolant level with engine cold
(approx. 20
6
):
1. Turn the cap on the header tank
slightly anti-clockwise until it starts to
open, then allow the pressure to
escape before opening it fully
2. Coolant level is correct when the top
end of the red float rod is at least
level with the top of the filler pipe
(see arrow in picture), but not more
than 2 cm (0.8 in) higher, in other
words at the second mark on the
float rod (see also diagram next to
filler pipe).
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3. If necessary, add more coolant.
Slowly top up to correct level  do
not overfill.
When disposing of used long-life
antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor,
comply with the relevant environmental
protection laws.
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