Maintenance
Engine coolant ((Petrol) 1.0 MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPI, smartstream
G1.0/G1.2)
Engine coolant ((Petrol) 1.0
Checking the coolant level
MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPI, smart-
WARNING
stream G1.0/G1.2)
Removing radiator cap
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year round anti-
freeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at
僅 Never attempt to remove the radiator
the the antifreeze protec-
cap whilst the engine is operating or
tion and coolant level at least once a
hot. Doing so might lead to cooling
year, at the beginning of the winter sea-
system and engine damage. Also, hot
son, and before travelling to a colder cli-
coolant or steam could cause serious
mate.
personal injury.
僅 When the engine overheats from low
僅 Turn the engine off and wait until it
engine coolant, suddenly adding
cools down. Use extreme care when
engine coolant may cause cracks in
removing the radiator cap. Wrap a
the engine. To prevent damage, add
thick towel around it, and turn it coun-
engine coolant slowly in small quanti-
terclockwise slowly to the first stop.
ties.
Step back whilst the pressure is
僅 Do not drive with no engine coolant. It
released from the cooling system.
may cause water pump failure and
When you are sure all the pressure
engine seizure, etc.
has been released, press down on the
cap, using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to remove it.
僅 Even if the engine is not operating, do
not remove the radiator cap or the
drain plug whilst the engine and radi-
ator are hot. Hot coolant and steam
may still blow out under pressure,
causing serious injury.
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WARNING
The electric motor (cooling fan)
is controlled by engine coolant
temperature, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed. It may
sometimes operate even when
the engine is not running. Use extreme
caution when working near the blades of
the cooling fan so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blades. As the
engine coolant temperature decreases,
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