Seat ALTEA Owner's Manual page 214

212 Checking and refilling levels
Checking the coolant level and topping up 
Top up coolant when the level is below the MIN (minimum) mark.
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒
Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment on
page 204.
Opening the coolant expansion tank
– Switch off the engine and allow it to cool.
– To prevent scalding, cover the cap on the coolant expansion
tank with a thick cloth and carefully unscrew the cap ⇒ .
Checking coolant level
– Look into the open coolant expansion tank and read off the
coolant level.
– If the level is below the "MIN" mark, top up with coolant.
Topping up coolant
– Only use new coolant liquid.
– Do not fill above the "MAX" mark.
Closing the coolant expansion tank
– Screw the cap on again tightly.
The position of the coolant expansion reservoir is shown in the correspond-
ing engine compartment illustration ⇒ p age 261.
Make sure that the coolant meets the required specifications ⇒ p age 211.
Do not use a different type of additive if additive G12+ is not available. In
this case use only water and bring the coolant concentration back up to the
Fig. 161 Engine com-
correct level as soon as possible by putting in the specified additive
partment: coolant expan-
⇒ p age 211.
sion tank cap.
Always top up with new coolant.
Do not fill above the "MAX" mark. Otherwise the excess coolant will be
in
forced out of the cooling system when the engine is hot.
The coolant additive G12+ (dyed purple) may be mixed with G12 (dyed red)
and also with G 11.
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must
be carried out cautiously.
● When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒ p age 204.
● When the engine is warm or hot, the cooling system is pressurised!
Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant expansion tank when the engine
is hot. This is a burn injury risk.
WARNING
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