Operator`s manual

X
Push service flap = down in direction
of arrow G.
X
First push both levers ; inward and then
to the rear.
X
Press both levers ; into the radiator
grille until they engage.
Coolant
G
WARNING
In order to avoid potentially serious burns:
R
Use extreme caution when opening the
service flap if there are any signs of
steam or coolant leaking from the
cooling system, or if the coolant
temperature warning lamp ? in the
instrument cluster indicates that the
coolant is overheated.
R
Do not remove the pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if coolant temperature is
above 158¦ (70¥). Allowengine to cool
down before removing cap. The coolant
reservoir contains hot fluid and is under
pressure.
R
Using a rag, slowly turn the cap
approximately
1
/
2
turn to relieveexcess
pressure. If opened immediately,
scalding hot fluid and steam will be
blown out under pressure.
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the
coolantlevel the vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine must have
cooled down. For more information, see
“Coolants” (Y page 223).
Checking coolant level
X
Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (Y page 120).
The coolant reservoir is located in the
front compartment on the driver’s side.
X
Allow the radiator to cool down for at
least 30 minutes.
X
Using a rag, slowly turn pressure
cap : approximately
1
/
2
turn
122
Front compartment
>> Operation.