133-146 Ford KA EN:131-148 Ford KA IT 14-10-2010 11:41 Pagina 136
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 1-2
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER FLUID fig. 1-2
The engine cooling system
uses protective antifreeze
fluid. Use the same fluid as
in the cooling system when
The coolant level must be checked
when the engine is cold and must range
between the MIN. and MAX. marks
on the reservoir.
To add fluid, remove the cap D,
pressing the special tab.
topping up.
Check fluid level through the reservoir.
ARTECO Havoline XLC cooling fluid
may not be mixed with other types
of fluids. If this accidentally occurs,
do not start the engine and contact
a Ford Dealership.
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50%
ARTECO Havoline XLC cooling fluid
through the filler C until the level
reaches MAX.
Close the cap D pressing its central
section.
A 50-50 mixture of ARTECO Havoline
XLC cooling fluid and distilled water
gives freeze protection to −35°C.
WARNING
Do not travel if the
windscreen washer
WARNING
The engine cooling system
is pressurised. If necessary,
For particularly harsh climate
conditions, a mixture of 60% ARTECO
Havoline XLC cooling fluid and 40%
demineralised water is recommended.
reservoir is empty: using the
windscreen washer is essential
for improving visibility.
only replace the cap with another
genuine one or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected.
Do not remove the reservoir cap
when the engine is hot: you risk
scalding yourself.
Some commercial windscreen
washer additives are flammable.
The engine compartment contains
hot parts which could cause a fire
if they come into contact with
these additives.
WARNING
While topping up,
be careful fluid does
not leak on engine hot parts.
WARNING
When the engine is hot,
take care when working
inside the engine compartment:
you risk scalding yourself.
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