17 00 039 Venting cooling system and checking for water leaks
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WARNING:
Danger of scalding! Only remove cap when engine has cooled down.
The cooling system is vented during filling.
This operation is described in Draining And Adding Coolant .
Check Cooling System For Leaks .
Checking coolant level:
Allow engine to cool down before checking coolant level.
Coolant temperature must not be more than 30°C.
If ambient temperature exceeds 30°C, wait until engine has cooled down to ambient temperature.
Top up coolant.