In countries with very cold climates, the operating temperature range of the coolant extends to approximately -40°C.
Maintain sufficient concentration of antifreeze.
Caution: Use only approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution: Too low coolant level can damage the engine.
When the engine is cold, the coolant level in the expansion tank must be between the MIN and MAX marks. The coolant level rises as the engine temperature rises and falls as the engine cools.
Warning: Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine and radiator are hot. This can lead to serious injury. Make sure the engine is cold before opening the cover. Carefully unscrew the cap, gradually releasing the pressure.
Top up with a mixture of distilled water and antifreeze approved for use on this vehicle model. Close the lid tightly. Check the concentration of antifreeze and eliminate the cause of the loss at a workshop.
Note: If the coolant level drops below the MIN·mark, fill the radiator with distilled water and the recommended antifreeze in a ratio of 56:44.
To protect your vehicle in very cold weather, use a mixture of 48% water and 52% antifreeze.
Caution: Adding tap water or the wrong ingredients to the cooling system may damage the cooling system.
It is not allowed to use tap water and antifreezes based on methanol and other alcohols in the cooling system. Otherwise, the engine may overheat or catch fire.
Caution: Coolant is a hazardous substance.
Avoid regular or prolonged contact with coolant.
After contact with coolant, clean skin and nails with soap or a special cleaner.
Keep coolant out of reach of children. Coolant is irritating to the skin and can cause poisoning or death if swallowed.
Caution: Add coolant no more often than recommended.
The need for more frequent topping up of coolant may indicate a malfunction in the engine cooling system.
Contact a service station to check the cooling system.
Engine overheating
If the engine coolant temperature gauge needle is in the red zone, or if there are other reasons to suspect that the engine is overheating, follow the steps below.
1. Stop the car.
2. Turn off the air conditioning system.
3. Let the engine idle for a few minutes.
4. Check the operation of the engine cooling fan.
Warning: If steam appears, move a safe distance from the vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Steam can cause severe burns.
Note: Running the air conditioning system on hilly terrain or in difficult road conditions can cause the engine to overheat.
If the fan does not rotate and steam appears:
- 1. Turn off the engine.
- 2. Leave the vehicle and move away from it without opening the hood.
- 3. Wait a while for the engine to cool down.
- 4. After the steam stops coming out from under the hood, carefully open the hood.
- 5. Urgently seek help from a service station.
If the fan is working and no steam appears:
- 1. Carefully open the hood.
- 2. Leave the engine idling until it cools down.
- 3. Check the coolant level.
If the fan is OK and the engine temperature does not drop:
- 1. Stop the engine.
- 2. Carefully open the hood.
- 3. Wait for the engine to cool down.
- 4. Check the coolant level.
If the coolant level is low, check for leaks in the following locations:
- 1. Radiator.
- 2. Radiator hoses.
- 3. Radiator connections.
- 4. Heater hoses.
- 5. Heater connections.
- 6. Water pump of the cooling system.
If a leak or other malfunction is detected, or if the coolant level continues to decrease, immediately contact a service station.
Warning: Hot coolant and steam are under high pressure in the cooling system. Escaping coolant or steam can cause serious injury.
Do not remove expansion tank caps or radiator caps when the engine is hot.