MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Warning
Danger of poisoning Coolants are poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between coolants and skin, eyes and clothing. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolants out of the reach of children.
Draining coolant
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9.83
Warning
Danger of scalding The coolant gets very hot and is under high pressure when the vehicle is driven.
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Do not open the radiator, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the engine and cool-
ing system to cool down. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
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Remove the front trim. (
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Remove the radiator cap .
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Coolant level
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If the level of the cooling liquid does not meet specifications:
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Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
400243-10
Alternative 2
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Mount the radiator cap.
p. 138)
above the radiator fins.
Coolant (
p. 190)
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 190)
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