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Practical tips
Checking coolant level
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Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
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Switch the ignition off.
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Read off the coolant level on coolant ex-
pansion t
ank
. When the engine is col
d, the
cool
ant l
evel should be between the marks
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Fig. 313. When the engine is hot, it may
be slightly above the upper mark.
Topping up coolant
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Wait for the engine to cool down.
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Cover the coolant expansion tank cap with
a cloth and carefully unscrew it to the left
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.
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Top up the coolant only if there is still cool-
ant in the e
xpansion t
ank
, otherwise you
coul
d
damage the engine. If there is no
coolant in the expansion tank, do not con-
tinue driving. You should obtain professional
assistance
›››
.
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If there is still some coolant in the expansion
t
ank
, t
op up t
o the upper mark
.
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Top up with coolant until the level becomes
stable.
–
Screw the cap back on correctly.
If there is a coolant leak, take the vehicle spe-
cialised workshop to have the cooling system
examined.
WARNING
●
The cooling system is under pressure. Do
not unscr
ew the cap on the coolant expan-
sion tank when the engine is hot: risk of
burns!
●
Store the antifreeze in its original con-
tainer and keep it out of reach of children.
●
If working inside the engine compart-
ment, remember that, even when the igni-
tion is switched off, the radiator fan may
start up automatically, and therefore there
is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
If you run out of coolant in the expansion
tank, park the car in a safe place and do
not continue driving. Obt
ain technical as-
sistance.
Brake fluid
Check and r
efill the br
ak
e fluid
Fig. 315
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
erv
oir cap
.
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment
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›
›
page 345
.
Checking the br
ake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between the
and markings.
However, if the brake fluid level goes down
noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
mark, there may be a leak in the brake
system. Seek specialist assistance. A warning
light on the instrument panel display monitors
the brake fluid level
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page 86.
In right-hand drive vehicles the brake fluid
reservoir is on the other side of the engine
compartment.
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