Checking and refilling levels
Refilling coolant
Fig. 206
In the engine compartment: marking on
coolant expansion tank.
Fig. 207
Engine compartment: coolant expansion
tank cap.
The coolant tank is located in the engine
compartment
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Top up coolant when the level is below the
(minimum) mark.
Checking coolant level
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Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
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Switch the ignition off.
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Read off the coolant level on coolant ex-
pansion tank. When the engine is cold, the
coolant level should be between the
marks
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Fig. 206 . When the engine is hot,
it may be slightly above the upper mark.
Topping up coolant
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Allow the engine to cool down.
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Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with
a cloth and carefully unscrew it to the left
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.
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Top up the coolant only if there is still cool-
ant in the e
xpansion t
ank, otherwise you
could damage the engine. If there is no
coolant in the expansion tank, do not con-
tinue driving. You should obtain professio-
nal assistance
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.
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If there is still some coolant in the expan-
sion t
ank, t
op up to the upper mark.
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Top up with coolant until the level be-
comes stable.
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Screw the cap back on correctly.
If there is a coolant leak, take the vehicle
specialised workshop to have the cooling
system examined.
WARNING
●
The cooling system is under pressure. Do
not unscrew the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is hot: risk of
burns!
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Store the antifreeze in its original con-
tainer and keep it out of reach of children.
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If working inside the engine compart-
ment, remember that, even when the igni-
tion is switched off, the radiator fan may
start up automatically, and therefore there
is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
If you run out of coolant in the expansion
tank, park the car in a safe place and do not
continue driving. Obtain technical assis-
tance.
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