Coolant Check
Your vehicle has two cooling systems and
they both need to be checked to ensure
they are at proper fill levels. Refer to the
“Engine Compartment” section for the
locations.
Check the engine coolant and intercooler
coolant level every oil change or before
long trips.
If there are impurities in the engine
coolant, the system must be drained,
flushed and refilled: contact an
authorized dealer.
Check the front part of the condenser to
check for any build-up of insects, leaves
or other debris. Should it be dirty, clean it
by spraying delicately with water.
Check the hoses of the engine/
intercooler cooling system to ensure that
the rubber has not deteriorated and that
there are no cracks, tears, cuts or
obstructions in the expansion tank side
and radiator side connectors. Should
there be any doubt regarding leaks from
the system (e.g. if frequent top ups are
required), have the seal checked at an
authorized dealer.
With the engine off and at normal
operating temperature, check that the
cooling system radiator cap is closed
properly.
Warning!
Do not open hot engine cooling system.
Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when
the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated
engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in
the cooling system. To prevent scalding or
injury, do not remove the pressure cap while
the system is hot or under pressure.
Do not use a pressure cap other than the
one specified for your vehicle. Personal
injury or engine damage may result.
Note: Before removing the coolant
reservoir cap, wait for the system to cool
down.
Topping Up / Draining / Flushing The
Engine/Intercooler Coolant
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty,
have cleaning and flushing carried out at
an authorized dealer.
See the "Maintenance Plan" for the
correct servicing intervals.
Note:
For topping up, use a fluid with the
same characteristics as those indicated
in the "Fluids And Lubricants" table (see
"Technical Specifications" chapter).
Do not use pure water, alcohol-based
coolants, corrosions inhibitors or
additional anti-rust products because they may be incompatible with the
engine coolant and cause the clogging of
the radiator. The use of propylene
glycol-based coolant is also not
recommended.
Engine Cooling/Intercooler System Cap
To prevent loss of engine coolant, make
sure that the expansion tank cap is
closed. If it is open, screw it completely
until you reach/hear the click.
Periodically check the cap and clean it
from any foreign bodies that may have
deposited on the external surface.
Warning!
Never add coolant with the engine hot or
overheated.
Do not attempt to cool an overheated
engine by loosening or removing the cap.
The heat causes a considerable increase in
pressure in the cooling system.
To prevent damage to the engine, only use
the engine cooling circuit caps provided.
Disposal Of Used Coolant
Disposal of engine/intercooler coolant is
subject to legal requirements: contact
the appropriate body to determine local
regulations.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle is left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be observed:
Park the vehicle in an area that is
covered and dry, and well-ventilated if
possible. Slightly open the windows.
Check that the electric park brake is
not activated.
Carry out the procedure: “manual trunk
opening device” procedure described in
this paragraph.
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the battery charge.
Repeat this check once every three
months during storage.
If the battery is not disconnected from
the electrical system, check its state of
charge every thirty days.
Clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax.
Clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds available
commercially.
Sprinkle talcum powder on the
windshield wiper rubber blades, and lift
them off the glass.
Cover the vehicle with a fabric or
perforated plastic sheet, paying
particular care not to damage the painted
surface by dragging any dust that may
have accumulated on it. Do not use
compact plastic sheets, as they do not
allow humidity to evaporate from the
surface of the vehicle .
Inflate tires to +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
above the standard prescribed pressure
and check it periodically.
Do not drain the engine cooling
system.
Any time the vehicle is left inactive for
two weeks or more, operate the air
conditioning system with engine idling
for at least five minutes, setting external
air and with fan set to maximum speed.
This operation will ensure appropriate
lubrication for the system, thus
minimizing the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the system is
operated again.
Note: After cycling the ignition to STOP
and having closed the driver side door,
wait at least one minute before
disconnecting the electrical supply from
the battery. When reconnecting the
electrical supply to the battery, make
sure that the ignition is in the STOP
position and the driver side door is
closed. Manual Trunk Opening Device
Proceed as follows if the battery needs
to be disconnected:
1. From the trunk interior covering,
rotate the plug counterclockwise of the
lock and extract the cord connected to it.
09086S0001EMTrunk Compartment
0318134892USTrunk Manual Release Cord
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FLUID CAPACITIES
2.9L V6 Engine
U.S.Metric
Fuel tank 15.3 Gallons58 Liters
Fuel
tank reserve 2.3 Gallons9 Liters
Engine cooling system 2.95 Gallons11.2 Liters
Intercooler cooling system 1.4 Gallons5.5 Liters
Engine sump and filter 7.2 Quarts7 Liters
Hydraulic brake circuit 0.9 Quarts0.9 Liters
Windshield washer fluid reservoir 1.1 Gallons4.2 Liters
Automatic transmission ––
Differentials and reduction gears RDU 195 ––
Differentials and reduction gears RDU 230-TV Main body: 0.8 Quarts
Left TV: 0.5 Quarts
Right TV: 0.6 Quarts Main body: 0.8 Liters
Left TV: 0.5 Liters
Right TV: 0.6 Liters
RDU 230-LSD differential ––
RDU 210-eLSD differential (if equipped) ––
RDU 210/215-LSD differential ––
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