Checking and refilling
Fig. 80
Coolant expansion reservoir
Read and observe and on page 78 first.
Check and refill coolant under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is not warm (if the engine is warm, the result of the check may
be wrong).
The engine is off.
Check the coolant level - the coolant level must lie between the marks
A
and
B
» fig. 80. If the coolant level is below the mark
B
, top up with coolant.
Refilling
The reservoir must always contain a small amount of coolant » .
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Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion tank and unscrew the cap
carefully.
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Use specification G12evo (TL 774 L) coolant additive for refilling.
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Turn the cap until it clicks into place.
If the specified coolant is not available, then refilling only with distilled or dem-
ineralised water, and get a specialist garage to correct the water-coolant addi-
tive mix as soon as possible.
CAUTION
■
With an empty expansion tank top up coolant. The system could aerate -
There is a risk of engine damage! Stop driving! Switch off the engine and
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
■
Do not fill the coolant above the mark
A
» fig. 80. The coolant could, when
heated, be expelled from the cooling system - There is a risk of damage to the
engine parts.
■
If it is not possible to add coolant, stop driving! Switch off the engine and
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
■
A coolant additive which does not correspond to the correct specification
can reduce the anti-corrosion effect of the cooling system - There is a risk of
damage to the cooling system and the engine.
■
If non-distilled (non-demineralised) water has been used to top up, the cool-
ant should be replaced by a specialist garage - There is a risk of engine dam-
age.
■
A loss of coolant indicates leaks in the cooling system - There is a risk of en-
gine damage. Top up with coolant and then seek assistance from a specialist
garage.
Notice
If the coolant level is too low, a warning light lights up in the instrument clus-
ter» page 24, Coolant. We still recommend inspecting the coolant level di-
rectly at the reservoir from time to time.
Brake fluid
Fig. 81
Brake fluid reservoir
Check the brake fluid under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is off.
Check brake fluid level - The brake fluid level must lie between the markings
“MIN” and “MAX”» fig. 81.
Specification - the brake fluid must comply with the standard VW 501 14 (this
standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4).
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Inspecting and replenishing
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