Engine Coolant Check; Adding Engine Coolant - Ford FIESTA Owner's Manual

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK

WARNINGS
Do not dispose of engine coolant in
the household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized
waste disposal facility.
Do not put engine coolant in the
windshield washer fluid container. If
sprayed on the windshield, engine
coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield.
Make sure that the coolant level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir. If the coolant level is at
or below the minimum mark, add coolant
immediately.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -20°F (-29°C) and -29.2°F
(-34°C).
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants or additives as they can
cause damage to the engine cooling or
heating systems.
Fiesta (CCN) Vehicles Built From: 12-01-2015 Vehicles Built Up To: 14-10-2015, CG3582en enGBR, Edition date: 12/2014, First Printing
Maintenance

Adding Engine Coolant

Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Only add coolant when the engine is
cold. If the engine is hot, wait 10
minutes for the engine to cool down.
Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your physician.
Undiluted coolant is flammable and
may ignite if spilled on a hot exhaust.
Ford Motor Company does not recommend
the use of recycled engine coolant since a
Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Do not mix different colors or types of
coolant in your vehicle.
Note: Add a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze
and water or prediluted engine coolant that
meets the correct specification.
Note: Use fluids which meet the
specifications or requirements defined. Use
of other fluids may lead to damage which
is not covered by your vehicle's Warranty.
See Capacities and Specifications (page
199).
To top up the coolant level do the
following:
1. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
2. Add engine coolant to the MAX mark,
do not overfill.
3. Replace the coolant reservoir cap. Turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: In case of emergency, you can add
water without engine coolant in order to
reach a vehicle service location.
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