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Operation
Engine compartment
Coolant
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze.
When checking the coolant level,
ț the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
ț the coolant temperature must be be-
low 158°F (70°C)
The coolant expansion tank is located on
the passenger side of the engine
compartment.
1 Coolant expansion tank
2 Cap
̈ Using a rag, turn cap 2 slowly
approximately one half turn counter-
clockwise to release any excess
pressure.
̈ Continue turning the cap 2 counter-
clockwise and remove it.
The coolant level is correct if the level
ț for cold coolant: reaches the marking
(plastic bridge) inside the reservoir
ț for warm coolant: is approximately
0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher
̈ Add coolant as required.
̈ Replace and tighten cap 2.
More information on coolant can be found
in the “Technical data” section
(
୴ page 494).
Warning! G
In order to avoid potentially serious burns:
ț Use extreme caution when opening the
hood if there are any signs of steam or
coolant leaking from the cooling system,
or if the coolant temperature indicator
indicates that the coolant is overheated.
ț Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if the coolant temperature is
above 158°F (70°C). Allow the coolant
to cool down before removing cap.
The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid
and is under pressure.
ț Using a rag, slowly open the cap approx-
imately
1
/
2
turn to relieve excess pres-
sure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot fluid and steam will be blown out un-
der pressure.
ț Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene gly-
col which may burn if it comes into con-
tact with hot engine parts.