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Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
For mixture percentage:
To change coolant
1. Remove the cooling system cap.
2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen
the radiator drain plug and drain the
coolant into a suitable container.
3. With the drain plug loose but not fully
removed, flush out the system with
running water.
4. Drain the system completely and
retighten the plug.
Protection
Volume
Antifreeze
solution
Water
Above −16°C
(3°F)
35% 65%
Above −26°C
(−15°F)
45 55
Above −40°C
(−40°F)
55 45
Removing the Cooling System Cap:
Removing the cooling system cap or
drain plug while the engine is
running or hot is dangerous. This
might lead to cooling system and
engine damage and could result in
serious injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam. Turn off the engine
and wait until it’s cool. Even then, be
very careful when removing the cap
or drain plug. Wrap a thick cloth
around it and slowly turn it
counterclockwise to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure escapes.
When you’re sure all the pressure is
gone, press down on the cap — still
using a cloth — turn the cap, and
remove it.
WARNING
2.0-liter engine
Cooling system cap
Loosen
Tighten
Drain plug
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen
Tighten
Cooling system cap
Drain plug
2.5-
li
ter eng
i
ne
Loosen
Tighten
J94S.book Page 14 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM