11.3.2 Checking the coolant level
- Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is running or is still hot. This can damage the cooling system and the engine, as well as cause serious injuries due to the outbreak of hot coolant or steam.
- Switch off the engine and wait until it cools down. Take special care while removing the radiator cap: wrap the cap with a thick cloth and slowly turn it counterclockwise until it stops. Step aside while the cooling system is being depressurized. Upon making sure that the system is depressurized, press on the radiator cap using a thick cloth, and, continuing to rotate counterclockwise, remove the cover.
- Even if the engine is turned off, do not remove the radiator cap or drain plug until the engine and radiator have cooled down. Until then, hot coolant and steam that outbreak under pressure can cause serious injury.
Attention
Temperature, engine coolant pressure and vehicle speed affect the operation of the motor (cooling fan). Sometimes it can run even when the engine is stopped. Extreme care must be taken while working near rotating fan blades in order to avoid injury. When the coolant temperature drops, the motor automatically shuts off. This is normal.
Check the condition of all cooling and heating system hoses and their connections. Replace any worn or blown up hoses.
The coolant shall be filled to the level between the "F" ("Full") and "L" ("Low") marks on the side of the cooling system expansion tank.
In case if the level of coolant is low, refill the recommended coolant in order to provide frost and corrosion protection. Raise the level to the "F" mark, but do not add excess liquid.
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