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Maintenance Engine coolant
Engine coolant reser
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voir cap
Do not remove the
engine coolant reser
-
voir cap when the
engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow out under
pressure which may result in serious
injury.
(Petrol) 1.0 T-GDi
(Diesel) 1.5 VGT
Checking the coolant level
Removing engine
coolant reservoir cap
Never attempt to
remove the engine
coolant reservoir cap
whilst the engine is operating or hot.
Doing so might lead to cooling system
damage and could result in serious per
-
sonal injury from escaping hot coolant or
steam.
1. Turn the vehicle off and wait until it
cools down.
2. Use extreme care when removing the
engine coolant reservoir cap. Wrap a
thick towel around it, and turn it coun
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terclockwise slowly to the first stop.
3. Step back whilst the pressure is
released from the cooling system.
4. When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on the
cap, using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to remove it.
Cooling fan
Use caution when
working near the
blade of the cooling
fan. The electric motor
(cooling fan) is controlled by coolant
temperature, refrigerant pressure and
vehicle speed. It may sometimes operate
even when the vehicle is not running.
5. Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses.
6. Replace any swollen or deteriorated
hoses.
7. Check the coolant level. The coolant
level should be filled between F and L
marks on the side of the coolant res
-
ervoir when the engine room is cool.
Ambient Tem
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perature
Mixture Percentage (volume)
Antifreeze Water
-15 °C 35 65
-25 °C 40 60
-35 °C 50 50
-45 °C 60 40
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