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Coolant tank
✓ Valid for: hybrid vehicles.
Fig. 215
Engine compartment: Coolant
tanks
Hybrid vehicles have 2 independent coolant
expansion tanks.
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Fig. 215
Coolant expansion tank for the combus-
1
tion engine.
Coolant expansion tank for the high-volt-
2
age system. Visually check the coolant
level of the high-voltage system Do not
open it! It is sealed.
If the coolant level in the cooling system of
the high-voltage system is too low:
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Do not top up coolant!
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Contact a specialised workshop immediately.
Checking and refilling levels
Cooling system
Check and refill the coolant
Fig. 216
In the front compartment:
marking on coolant expansion tank.
Fig. 217
Front compartment: coolant
expansion tank cap.
Previous steps
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Park the vehicle on a firm, flat surface.
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Wait until the engine has fully cooled
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Open the front bonnet.
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The motor coolant expansion tank can be
recognised by the symbol on the cap
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Fig. 217
Check the level
When the vehicle is delivered (new vehicles),
the coolant may be above the marked area.
This is normal. It is not necessary to suck the
coolant out.
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When the engine is cold, check the coolant
level using the side marking on the expansion
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tank
Fig. 216. The coolant level should be
between the marks.
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If the level is below the minimum level mark
(
) on the tank, top up with coolant. When
the motor is warm, the coolant level may be
slightly above the upper mark.
Topping up the fluid
When the motor coolant level is too low, the
coolant warning light comes on. In this case,
immediately seek assistance from specialist
personnel.
If the coolant level is too low and there is no
workshop nearby, note the following:
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Always protect your face, hands and arms
from hot coolant or steam by placing a suita-
ble cloth over the cap of the motor coolant
expansion tank.
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Carefully unscrew the cap
.
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