Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system Checking the engine coolant
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has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
level
Turn the engine off and wait
until the engine cools down.
Use extreme care when remov-
ing the radiator cap. Wrap a
thick towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to the
first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you are
sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the
cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclock-
wise to remove it.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.
OMD070005N-1
WARNING
Never
remove
the
radiator cap or the
drain plug while the
WARNING
The electric motor for
the cooling fan may
engine and radiator
continue to operate
are hot. Hot coolant
or start up when the
and steam may blow out under
engine is not running
pressure,
injury.
causing
serious
and can cause serious injury.
Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the rotating fan
blades of the cooling fan.
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