Brake fluid
Replacing the brake fluid is done in the same way as bleeding the brake system. Bleed until only new brake fluid flows out of the exhaust valves.
Old brake fluid is significantly darker than new, so they are easy to tell apart.
Battery for remote control of central locking
Remove the cover of the remote control and replace the battery. The battery must be replaced within 3 minutes, otherwise the unit will need to be reprogrammed.
Coolant
Warning! Wait until the engine has cooled down before draining. Be careful not to let coolant with antifreeze come into contact with your skin or painted surface of the car body.
Many typical engine failures are caused by a faulty cooling system. On vehicles with automatic transmission, the condition of the cooling system, which also cools the transmission fluid, significantly affects the durability and reliability 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 all the way to the left. If you hear a hissing sound (which indicates residual pressure in the cooling system), do not remove the plug until the pressure is completely released. Now press the plug with your palm, turn it to the left and remove the plug. 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 should be transparent. If the coolant is colored rust, 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 the heater hoses that lead from the engine to the wall of the engine compartment. Inspect the hoses along their entire length; if you find swelling of the hoses, cracks, or general deterioration in their condition, replace the hose. Cracks are easily detected if the hose is pinched. Regardless of the condition of the hoses, it is recommended to replace them every two years.
4. Make sure all connections are tight. Coolant leaks 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 clamps with screw fastening.
5. Use compressed air or a brush to remove insects, plants and foreign objects from the inter-fin spaces of the radiator and air conditioner condenser, without damaging the fins of the radiator or condenser. Be careful, as the fins have sharp edges.
6. During subsequent checks or in case of abnormal operation of the cooling system, check the condition of the radiator cap and the pressure in the system. If there is no 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 engine undershield if necessary and install a coolant collection container.
9. Unscrew the drain plug (arrow) and drain the coolant.
10. Replace the plug.
Flushing the cooling system
If the cooling system is clogged, it must be flushed.
Radiator flushing
1. Disconnect all hoses from the radiator.
2. Insert a water hose into the upper radiator hose and flush it with clean water or cleaning solution.
Engine flush
1. Remove the thermostat and temporarily reinstall the thermostat cover. Reconnect the upper radiator hose.
2. Insert the water hose into the upper radiator hose and flush the engine with clean water.
Filling with coolant
1. Check the condition of all cooling system hoses and clamps.
2. Remove the expansion tank cap and slowly fill the coolant to the KALT/COLD mark on the tank.
3. Tighten the tank cap.
4. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Turn off the engine, wait until it cools down, and check the coolant level.
Coolant containing antifreeze
Replace coolant containing antifreeze regularly, as over time antifreeze loses its anti-corrosion properties.
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