Engine Coolant - Can-Am DS 250 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
CAUTION Never clean radiator
with your hands when it is hot. Let
the radiator cool down before clean-
ing.
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage
the radiating fins when cleaning. Do
not use any object/tool that could
damage the fins. The fins are pur-
posely thin to allow efficient cooling.
WHEN HOSING, USE LOW PRES-
SURE ONLY. NEVER USE A HIGH
PRESSURE WASHER.
If engine is overheating even with
a clean radiator, see an authorized
Can-Am dealer.

Engine Coolant

Recommended Engine Coolant
Always use ethylene-glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors specif-
ically formulated for internal combus-
tion aluminum engines.
Cooling system must be filled with
BRP PREMIXED COOLANT (P/N 219
700 362) or with distilled water and
antifreeze solution (50% water, 50%
antifreeze).
Engine Coolant Level
Coolant reservoir is located under the
RH front fender.
WARNING
Check coolant level with engine
cold. Never add coolant in cooling
system when engine is hot.
NOTICE
Do not operate vehicle
with a low coolant level. Overheat-
ing could occur causing extensive
engine damage.
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COOLANT LEVEL
With vehicle on a level surface, coolant
should be between MIN. and MAX.
level marks on coolant reservoir.
NOTE: When checking coolant level at
a temperature lower than 20°C (68°F),
it may be slightly lower than MIN.
mark.
To gain access to coolant reservoir, re-
move front fender access cover.
Pull up on rear portion of cover to re-
move tabs from rubber grommets.
Pull cover forward, then up to release
lower tabs from front fender.
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Step 1: Pull front tab from grommets
Step 2: Pull cover forward then lift to remove
Add coolant up to MAX. mark if re-
quired. Use a funnel to avoid spillage.
Do not overfill.
Properly reinstall and tighten filler cap.