Coolant

Hints

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Coolant consists of water and additives.

Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle. Information about the suitable additives are available from the service center.

Coolant level

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At a glance

Opening the hood

Coolant reservoir in the engine compartment

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    Coolant reservoir

Checking

  1. 1.

    Let the engine cool.

  2. 2.

    Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, and then open it.

  3. 3.

    The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck.

Adding

  1. 1.

    Let the engine cool.

  2. 2.

    Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, and then open it.

  3. 3.

    If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.

  4. 4.

    Turn the cap until there is an audible click. The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the cap must point towards one another.

  5. 5.

    Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible.

Disposal

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Comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant additives.