VW Beetle owners manual page 281

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Checking engine coolant level x When the engine is cold, check the engine coolant level relative to the marking on the sideof the expansion tank ⇒ fig. 141. x If the coolant level in the tank is below the minimum mark (“min”), add coolant. When the engine is warm, the engine coolant level may be slightly above the upper edge of the marked range. Adding engine coolant x Always protect face, hands and arms from hot escaping coolant or steam by covering the cap with a large, thick rag. x Carefully unscrew the cap⇒ . x Add onlnewy engine coolant according to Volkswagen specifications (Engine coolant specifications) ⇒ . x The engine coolant level must be inside the marks on the side of the reservoir Do . not fill above the top edge of the filling range! ⇒ x Screw the lid tightly. x Even in an emergencydo , not use any other kind of coolant additive if engine coolant meeting Volkswagen specifications ( Engine coolant specifications) is unavailable! Instead, add distilled water only ⇒ . As soon as possible, have the correct coolant ratio restored using engine coolant that meets Volkswagen specification, Engine coolant specifications. WARNING Hot steam and hot engine coolant can cause serious burns. x Never open the hood if you see steam or coolat nescaping from the engine compartment. Always wait until you no longer see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine. x Always let the engine cool down completely before carefully opening the hood. Hot components will burn skin on contact. x When the engine has cooled down and you are ready to open the hood: – Firmly apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic) or Neutral (manual only). – Take the vehicle key out of the ignition. – On vehicles with Keyless Access, make sure that the remote control vehicle key is out of range of the vehicle and that the vehicle cannot be started by depressing the starter button, Starter button. – Always keep children and others away from the engine compartment and never leave them unsupervised. x The engine coolant system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Never unscrew the coolant expansion tank cap when the engine is hot. Hot coolant can spray out and cause severe burns and other serious injuries. – Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in a counterclockwise direction while appinlyg light downward pressure on the top of the cap. – Always protect your face, hands, and arms from hot escaping coolant or steam by covering the cap with a large, thick rag. x Never spill fluids on the engine or exhaussyt stem when refilling. Spilling fluids onto hot parts of the engine or exhaust system can cause a fire. Under some conditions, the ethylene glycol in engine coolant can catch fire.

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