Front compartment
120
a cooling period of at least 30 minutes.
Otherwise, you could be seriously burned if
hot coolant escapes.
The coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the
coolant level the vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the drive system must have
cooled down. For more information, see
„Coolants" (
page 213).
Y
The battery coolant reservoir is located in
the front compartment on the driver's side.
i
The coolant expansion tank for the
battery‑ and drive system cooling is
located in the front compartment on the
left-hand side in the direction of travel.
Checking coolant level
Allow the coolant to cool down for at least
X
30 minutes.
Remove the service flap and insert it on
X
the front of the vehicle (
Perform a visual check of the fluid level
X
in coolant reservoir ;.
The coolant level must be between the
markings MAX and MIN.
If necessary, add coolant.
X
Coupé only.
6
Adding coolant
X
X
X
X
X
X
Windshield/rear window washer system
Both the windshield and the rear window
washer are supplied from the windshield
washer reservoir.
The recommended minimum filling level is
1.06 US qt (1.0 l).
X
The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the front compartment on the driver's
side.
page 117).
Y
G
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windshield washer
concentrate is being handled.
Cover pressure cap : with a rag.
Slowly turn pressure cap :
approximately Ö turn counterclockwise
to release any excess pressure.
Continue turning pressure cap :
counterclockwise and remove it.
Add coolant as required. The coolant
level may not exceed the maximum filling
level.
Reinstall and tighten pressure cap :.
Remount the service flap and close it
(
page 117).
Y
Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (
WARNING
6
page 117).
Y
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