Coolant Level, Checking
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CAUTION:
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is warm. There is a 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 the "MAX" mark when the engine is cold.
- Coolant level may be above the "MAX" mark with engine at operating temperature.
-- If necessary, fill the coolant again.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - RADIATOR/RADIATOR FAN
- Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .