SMART #1 2023 - Checking the Coolant Level

WARNING Risk of injury by moving
components
Even if the vehicle is turned off, some
components, such as the cooling fan, in
the front compartment may keep run-
ning or turn on again all of a sudden.
Guarantee the following items before
operating in the front compartment:
► The vehicle is powered off.
► Never touch the hazardous area
around moving components, for ex-
ample, the cooling fan.
► Take off jewelry and watch.
► Keep hair, clothes, and decorations
far away from moving components.
WARNING Risk of injury due to using
the front wiper when the bonnet is
opened
You may be trapped by the wiper when
the bonnet is opened and the front
wiper starts moving.
► Make sure to turn off the wiper and
the vehicle before opening the
bonnet.
To open:
1. Pull the bonnet opening handle
under the instrument panel on the driv-
er side twice.
2. Lift up the bonnet.
To close:
1. Lower the bonnet and drop it from
about 20 centimeters high.
2. If the bonnet can still be lifted slightly,
open the bonnet again and close it with
increased force until it can be locked
correctly. Do not press the bonnet down
to close it.
Close the bonnet from the middle
position. Make sure both sides of the
bonnet are fully locked.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING Risk of accident caused by
overheated drive system
If you open the bonnet when the drive
system is overheating or fire breaks out
in the front compartment, you may come
into contact with hot air or spilled liquid.
► Allow the overheated drive system
to cool down before opening the
bonnet.
► In case of fire in the front compart-
ment, close the bonnet and call the
fire department.
WARNING Risk of burn caused by
high temperature coolant
The cooling system is pressurized when
the drive system is under normal oper-
ating temperature. You may be scalded
by hot coolant when opening the cap.
► Allow the drive system to cool down
before opening the cap.
► Wear protective gloves and goggles
when opening the cap.
► Open the cap slowly to release
pressure.
1. Park the vehicle on a level ground.
2. Open the bonnet (→ Page 177).
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