Important Safety Notes - SMART 2016 fortwo Operator's Manual

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Coolant

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, partic-
ularly when the motor is warm. If you open
the cap, you could be scalded if hot coolant
sprays out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open
the cap. Wear gloves and eye protection.
Slowly open the cap to relieve pressure.
Checking the coolant
The coolant expansion tank is in the area
under the service cover.
Open the service cover (
X
Let the coolant cool down for at least
X
30 minutes.
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X
Only check the coolant level when the vehi-
cle is on a level surface and the engine has
cooled down.
Check the reservoir visually.
X
The fluid level must be between MIN and
MAX.
Adding coolant
Cover cap : of coolant expansion tank ;
X
with a cloth.
Slowly turn cover cap : anti-clockwise to
X
allow excess pressure to escape.
Turn cap : further anti-clockwise and
X
remove it.
Do not exceed the maximum filling level
X
when adding coolant.
Screw on cap : tightly.
X
page 151).
Y
For further information on coolant, see
(
page 210).
Y
Windshield washer system
G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
components in the front compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and
injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
Open the service cover (
X
To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab.
X
If available, pull the removable nozzle up
X
as far as the stop.
Add the premixed washer fluid.
X
To close: if available, push the removable
X
nozzle down and push it inside.
Press cap : onto the filler neck until it
X
engages.
Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (
page 211).
Y
Maintenance
Service display
Service message
The service display informs you of the next
service due date. Depending on the operating
conditions of the vehicle, the remaining time
or distance until the next service due date is
displayed.
Maintenance
153
page 151).
Y
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