Before fi lling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after fi lling.
It must never exceed the maxi-
Screw the cap back on and close
Checking the level and topping up
with fl uid must always be done with
Wait 15 minutes or for the tempera-
ture to be lower than 100 and then
carefully unscrew the cap so as to
allow the pressure to drop, protect-
ing yourself with, say, a cloth.
Top up the level. If the top up
requires more than 1 litre, contact
requires more than 1 litre,
Make sure that the cap is back
If you need to top up the
fl uid frequently, this indicates a
malfunction which you should get
checked at the earliest opportu-
operate for around 10 minutes
after the engine has stopped.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is
stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the
cooling fan may operate at any moment