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287Checking and refilling levels
For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate the environment. Collect any spilt
fluids in suitable containers and dispose of in accordance with legislation
and with the utmost respect for the environment.
Coolant temperature warning lamp and gauge
Fig. 172 Engine coolant
temperature gauge on
the instrument panel:
A
cold area;
B
normal
area;
C
warning area
When driving normally, the needle will remain in the middle area. The tem-
perature may also rise when the engine is working hard, especially at high
outside temperatures and so the indicator will move quite far to the right-
hand side.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
lights up
Gauge po-
sition
⇒ Fig. 172
Possible cause Solution
Warning
area
C
Excessive engine
coolant tempera-
ture.
Stop the vehicle!
Stop the vehicle safely as
soon as possible. Switch off
the engine and wait for it to
cool down and for the needle
to return to the normal area.
Check the engine coolant lev-
el ⇒ page 289.
Normal
area
B
Insufficient engine
coolant level.
Check the engine coolant
when the engine has cooled
and, if it is low, refill with en-
gine coolant ⇒ page 289.
Although the coolant level is
correct, there is a fault.
--
Engine coolant
system faulty.
Do not drive any further.
Obtain professional assis-
tance.
--
Cold area
A
--
Avoid revving the engine too
much or making it work hard
while it has not reached nor-
mal service temperature.
flashes Possible cause Solution
Engine coolant system faulty.
You should obtain professio-
nal assistance.
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