4.2 CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
The engine cooling system runs on a mixture of water and coolant, maintained under high pressure.
Total capacity is approximately 3.0 litres.
The coolant used is ready-mixed and consists of 50% distilled water and 50% coolant, which is an
ethylene glycol mixture and contains anti-corrosion additives. Recommended coolant: PARAFLU 11 FE.
This is ready for use and requires no additional diluting.
°C,
which will be shown on the water temperature gauge. If the red warning light goes on, then stop the
engine immediately. Allow the engine to cool down and check the coolant level. If the level is correct
then contact your specialist dealer.
PLEASE NOTE:
IF THE WARNING LIGHT GOES ON DURING NORMAL VEHICLE USE, THEN STOP THE ENGINE
IMMEDIATELY AND ALLOW IT TO COOL DOWN. CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL. IF THE LEVEL IS
CORRECT THEN CONTACT YOUR SPECIALIST DEALER.
The coolant must be checked when the engine is cold. Proceed as follows:
a) Place the vehicle on an even and level surface.
b) Turn the filler cap of the expansion tank (1) anti-clockwise and remove.
c) The tank must be filled 2/3.
d) Top on if coolant is below 2/3.
Fig. 24 Fig. 25
TO AVOID DANGEROUS LOSS OF COOLANT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, ALWAYS
MAKE SURE THAT COOLANT DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAX MARKING.
If coolant is close to the MIN marking, then it must be topped up. Only top up with coolant when the
engine is cold. If frequent topping up is necessary, or if the expansion tank is completely empty, then
you must take the vehicle to a specialist dealer for him to check the cooling system and rectify the fault.
TO MAINTAIN CORRECT ENGINE PERFORMANCE ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE
RADIATOR GRILL IS KEPT CLEAN.
IT’S NOT ALLOWED TO PUT ANY EQUIPMENTS OR LUGGAGE BEHIND THE COOLER, BECAUSE
IT WOULD IMPEDE THE UPCOMING AIRFLOW AND THIS WOULD OVERHEAT THE ENGINE!
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The coolant expansion tank
is installed on the left hand
side of tank.
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