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A3.07
Checking coolant level and topping up
Checking the cooling system fluid level
CAUTION
The fluid in the engine coolant system may be very hot.
Hot engine coolant may cause severe burns.
ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE SYSTEM TO COOL BEFORE STARTING ANY WORK.
Remove the engine compartment cosmetic shields (
Remove the right hand lateral cosmetic shield.
Refit the engine compartment cosmetic shields (
Draining the cooling system
CAUTION
The fluid in the engine coolant system may be very hot.
Hot engine coolant may cause severe burns.
ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE SYSTEM TO COOL BEFORE STARTING ANY WORK.
E3.13).
Check that the coolant in the tank is always near
the MAX level.
A new coolant has been introduced FROM
Assembly No. 87849. Carefully check
which type of coolant has been used in
the vehicle before topping up or filling the
system. Do not mix different types of
coolant as this may alter their properties.
If not, unscrew the cap (A) and top up to the
correct level with the specified fluid.
Fully tighten the filler cap (A) onto the expansion
tank.
E3.13).
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