Engine Maintenance - Pages MA 10, 11

Changing Engine Coolant WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.



- MANUAL A/C -
1. Turn ignition switch "ON" and set temperature control lever of manual air conditioner to maximum hot position.



- AUTO A/C -

1. Perform "AIR MIX DOORS" test in "ACTIVE TEST" mode of "AUTO A/C" (Automatic Air Conditioner) system. Set "AIR MIX DOORS" at (full) HOT and wait 10 seconds before turning ignition switch off.



- AUTO A/C -
1. Perform self-diagnosis step 2 of Automatic Air Conditioner system, referring to the following notes:
1) Turn ignition switch from "OFF" to "ON".
2) Press both "AUTO" and "OFF" switches for at least 5 seconds.
3) Press "AUTO" switch 2 times.
4) Confirm indication of the A/C display shown at left.
5) Wait 10 seconds before turning ignition switch off.



2. Open drain cock at the bottom of radiator, and remove radiator cap.



3. Open drain plugs on both sides of cylinder block.
^ Left side drain plug is located beside the left side engine mounting.
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4. Open air release plug to drain coolant.
5. Flush cooling system by running fresh water through radiator.
6. Close drain cock and tighten drain plugs securely.
^ Apply sealant to the drain plug thread.
Torque: 34 - 44 N-m (3.5 - 4.5 kg-m, 25 - 33 ft.lb.)



7. Fill radiator slowly with proper mixture of coolant and water. Fill reservoir tank up to the "H" level. Then install radiator cap and close air release plug. Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):
10.0 liters (10-5/8 US qt., 8-3/4 Imp qt.) Reservoir tank:
0.6 liters (5/8 US qt., 1/2 Imp qt.)
Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly to allow air in system to escape.



8. Start engine and warm it up until it reaches normal operating temperature. Then race engine 2 or 3 times under no-load. Watch coolant temperature gauge for signs of overheating.
9. Stop engine. After it completely cools down, refill radiator up to filler opening. Fill reservoir tank up to the "H" level.
10. Check drain cock and drain plug for any sign of leakage.
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