Volkswagen Marine SDI Series Operating Manual page 47

INSPECTION
Checking coolant level
Important
Never open
compartment cover when you
can see steam
escaping from
compartment
scalding! Wait until steam or
coolant no longer escapes.
Observe the safety precautions
beginning on page
performing out any work on the
engine or
compartment.
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the engine
or coolant
the engine
- danger
17 before
in the engine
To obtain correct readings you should check
the coolant level with the engine switched
off.
Correct coolant level is important for ensur-
ing your coolant system functions at an
optimum. You should therefore check the
coolant level regularly!
With the engine cold, the coolant must be
above the min mark and below the max
mark -arrow-.
Note
A low coolant level is measured with a sen-
sor and an insufficient coolant level is
shown in the display of the multi-function-
indicator, and an acoustic warning sounds.
Visual inspection
Check the coolant hoses for leaks and
porosity.
of
When operating the engine in the
tropics, the notes on page 64 must
also be observed!
INSPECTION