Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual page 137

133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 136
Engine coolant topping up
Only top up when the
engine is cold. If the engine
is hot, wait 10 minutes for the
engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is hot. Wait for the
engine to cool down.
Undiluted coolant is flammable and
may ignite if accidentally spilt on a
hot exhaust.
In an emergency, you can
add just water to the
cooling system to reach a
Ford Dealership.
Have the system checked by a Ford
Dealership as soon as possible.
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WARNING
corrosion, overheating or freezing.
Unscrew the cap slowly.
The system is under pressure: a
breathing noise, while unscrewing the
cap, is absolutely normal.
If the level is low, slowly pour a
mixture of 50% distilled water and
50% ARTECO Havoline XLC cooling
fluid through the filler C until the
level reaches MAX.
Do not top up further than the
MAX mark.
A 50-50 mixture of ARTECO
Havoline XLC cooling fluid and
distilled water gives freeze protection
to −35°C.
For particularly harsh climate
conditions, a mixture of 60%
ARTECO Havoline XLC cooling fluid
and 40% demineralised water is
recommended.
not leak on engine hot parts.
Prolonged use of incorrect
dilution of the coolant can
cause engine damage from
WARNING
While topping up,
be careful fluid does
The engine cooling system
uses protective antifreeze
fluid. Use the same fluid as
in the cooling system when
topping up.
ARTECO Havoline XLC cooling fluid
may not be mixed with other types
of fluids. If this accidentally occurs,
do not start the engine and contact
a Ford Dealership.
WARNING
The engine cooling system
is pressurised. If necessary,
only replace the cap with another
genuine one or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected.
Do not remove the reservoir cap
when the engine is hot: you risk
scalding yourself.
WARNING
When the engine is hot,
take care when working
inside the engine compartment:
you risk scalding yourself.