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.,.. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and
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traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
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.,.. Secure the vehicle against rolling away
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page 120) .
.,.. Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle
until the engine has cooled down .
.,.. Check the coolant level and top up the coolant. Observe the
notes as you do so
(t>
page 246) .
.,.. If
you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine
cooling system checked .
.,.. Make sur e that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by frozen slush .
.,.. Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature
is below
no
°C. The engine may otherwise be damaged.
Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e .g. driving in
mountainous terrain and stop - start traffic .
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