162 Vehicle care9 WarningAllow the engine to cool beforeopening the cap. Carefully openthe cap, relieving the pressureslowly.Top up with antifreeze. If noantifreeze is available, use clean tapwater or distilled water. Install the captightly. Have the antifreezeconcentration checked and have thecause of the coolant loss remedied bya workshop.If a substantial amount of coolant isrequired, it will be necessary to bleedany trapped air from the coolingsystem. Seek the assistance of aworkshop.Power steering fluidCautionExtremely small amounts ofcontamination can cause steeringsystem damage and cause it to notwork properly. Do not allowcontaminates to contact the fluidside of the reservoir cap or fromentering the reservoir.The fluid level normally does not needto be checked. If an unusual noise isheard during steering or if the powersteering reacts conspicuously, seekthe assistance of a workshop.Depending on vehicle, the powersteering fluid reservoir may belocated in the engine compartment(Type A) or below the front wheelarch, behind a trim panel (Type B).Type AIf the fluid level in the reservoir fallsbelow the MINI mark, consult aworkshop.Type BIf the fluid level in the reservoir fallsbelow the MIN mark, consult aworkshop.
