164 Vehicle careEngine coolantThe coolant provides freezeprotection down to approx. -28 °C. Innorthern countries with very lowtemperatures the factory filled coolantprovides frost protection down toapprox. -37 °C.CautionOnly use approved antifreeze.Coolant levelCautionToo low a coolant level can causeengine damage.If the cooling system is cold, thecoolant level should be above thefilling line mark. Top up if the level islow.9 WarningAllow the engine to cool beforeopening the cap. Carefully openthe cap, relieving the pressureslowly.To top up use a 1:1 mixture ofreleased coolant concentrate mixedwith clean tap water. If no coolantconcentrate is available, use cleantap water. Install the cap tightly. Havethe coolant concentration checkedand have the cause of the coolantloss remedied by a workshop.Washer fluidFill with clean water mixed with asuitable quantity of approvedwindscreen washer fluid whichcontains antifreeze.CautionOnly washer fluid with a sufficientantifreeze concentration providesprotection at low temperatures ora sudden drop in temperature.
