6 Maintenance
VD00831
Checking coolant level Daily, before starting.
VD00821
VD00822
4 Checking coolant level
5 Coolant level
6 Topping up coolant
Check the coolant level in the filler neck. This has to be checked when the engine is cold. Remove the cap of the filler neck.
The level of the coolant must be at the lower edge of the filler neck.
Top up if necessary. The internal cooling system can be filled with a mixture of anti-freeze (40 %) and tap water (60 %) or with a special coolant. For specification, see page 127.
Note Warning Never open the cap of the filler neck when the engine is at operating temperature.
For a keel-cooled version, see page 23. If a water heater is connected, see page 24 and 25 For a keel-cooled version with a water heater connected. see page 26 and 27.
Caution Never fill the cooling system with sea water or brackish water.
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