Audi A5 owners manual page 238

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 236 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 236 Checking and topping up fluids otherwise this would reduce the antifreeze protection. In addition, – Switch off the ignition. the cooling effect will be adversely affected. – Read off coolant level on radiator expansion tank Vehicles for export to countries with a cold climate (such as Sweden, ⇒fig. 227. When the engine is cold it should be between Norway and Finland) are supplied with antifreeze protection down the “MIN” and “MAX” marks. When the engine is hot it to about -35 °C. The concentration of the antifreeze additive for may be slightly above the “MAX” mark. these countries should always be at least 50%. The coolant level should be checked with the engine switched off. Caution The coolant level is monitored by a warning lamp in the instrument • It is advisable to have the cooling system checked before the cluster ⇒ page 32. However, we recommend that it should be winter season to make sure that the antifreeze concentration is checked occasionally. adequate for the conditions to be expected. This applies particularly Coolant losses if you intend to take the car into a colder climate zone. If necessary, have the anti-freeze concentration increased to 50 - 60% as required.Any loss of coolant normally indicates a leak in the cooling system. • Use only anti-freeze additive G12+, an additive meeting the spec-In this case the cooling system should be inspected by a qualified ification “TL-VW 774 F ”. Other additives may give considerably infe-workshop without delay. It is not sufficient merely to top up the rior corrosion protection. The resulting corrosion in the cooling coolant. system can lead to a loss of coolant, causing serious damage to the If there are no leaks in the system, a loss of coolant can only occur engine. if the coolant boils and is forced out of the system as a result of • The coolant additive G12+ can be mixed only with additives G11 overheating. and G12. Caution Checking coolant level Radiator sealants must not be added to the coolant. Such additives The coolant level can be checked at a glance. could seriously impair the function of the cooling system. Topping up the coolant Be careful when topping up coolant. – Switch off the engine. – Wait for the engine to cool down. Fig. 227 Engine – Cover the cap on the expansion tank ⇒ fig. 227 with a compartment: Mark- cloth, and carefully unscrew the cap anti-clockwise ings on radiator expan- sion tank ⇒ .

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