Coolant Level, Checking
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WARNING:
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Scalding the skin and other parts of the body is possible.
- Wear safety gloves.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Reduce the pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening it.
- Coolant level must be at "MAX" mark when the engine is cold.
- Coolant level may be above "MAX" mark with engine at operating temperature.
-- If necessary, Fill with coolant again.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .