Brake fluid
Replacing the brake fluid is carried out in the same way as bleeding the brake system. Bleed until only new brake fluid flows out of the outlet valves.
Old brake fluid is much darker than new, so it's easy to tell them apart.
Central locking remote control battery
Remove the remote cover and replace the battery. The battery must be replaced within 3 minutes, otherwise the unit will need to be reprogrammed.
Coolant
Warning! Wait for the engine to cool down before starting the drain. Make sure that coolant with antifreeze does not get on the skin or the painted surface of the body.
The cause of many characteristic engine failures is a malfunction of the cooling system. On vehicles with automatic transmission, the condition of the cooling system, which also cools the transmission fluid, significantly affects the durability and trouble-free operation of the transmission.
Replacement
1. The cooling system is checked on a cold engine. Check the system before driving or at least 3 hours after stopping the engine.
2. Turn the radiator cap to the left until it stops. If you hear a hiss (which indicates the residual pressure in the cooling system), then do not remove the plug until the pressure is completely relieved. Now press the cork with your palm, turn to the left and remove the cork. Rinse the plug thoroughly with clean water, wipe the radiator neck with a clean rag. Remove all traces of corrosion. The coolant in the radiator must be clear. If the coolant is rusty, the system should be flushed and the fluid changed. If the coolant level is below the edge of the filler neck, add a mixture of water and antifreeze.
3. Check the condition of the upper and lower radiator hoses and heater hoses that lead from the engine to the engine compartment wall. Inspect the hoses along their entire length, if swelling of the hoses, cracks and general deterioration of the hose is found, replace the hose. Cracks are easily detected if the hose is pinched. Regardless of the condition of the hoses, it is recommended to change them every two years.
4. Make sure all connections are tight. A coolant leak can be detected by a white or brown coating near the leak. If the hoses are secured with wire clamps, these should be replaced with screw clamps.
5. Use compressed air or a brush to remove the remnants of insects, plants and foreign objects from the intercostal spaces of the radiator and condenser of the air conditioner, while not damaging the fins of the radiator or condenser. Be careful as the ribs have sharp edges.
6. At the next check or in case of abnormal operation of the cooling system, check the condition of the radiator cap and the pressure in the system. In the absence of a pressure gauge, you should contact the car service, where this service will be provided for a minimal fee.
7. Remove the expansion tank cap.
8. Remove the protective shield from the bottom of the engine, if necessary, and install a container to collect the coolant.
9. Open the drain plug (arrow) and drain the coolant.
10. Install the plug in place.
Flushing the cooling system
If the cooling system is clogged, it must be flushed.
Flushing the radiator
1. Disconnect all hoses from the radiator.
2. Insert a water hose into the upper radiator connection and flush it with clean water or a cleaning solution.
Engine flush
1. Remove the thermostat and temporarily replace the thermostat cover. Connect the upper radiator hose.
2. Insert the water hose into the upper radiator hose and flush the engine with clean water.
Coolant fill
1. Check the condition of all hoses and clamps of the cooling system.
2. Remove the expansion tank cap and slowly add coolant to the KALT/COLD mark on the tank.
3. Screw on the tank cap.
4. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Stop the engine, wait until it cools down and check the coolant level.
Coolant containing antifreeze
Replace coolant containing antifreeze regularly, as antifreeze loses its anti-corrosion properties over time.
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