2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 194

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Fluids and Lubricants" in "Maintenance Schedule" in the "Maintenance Schedule" section. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION Use of the incorrect automatic transaxle fluid may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use the automatic transaxle fluid listed in "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in "Maintenance Schedule" in the "Maintenance Schedule" section. CAUTION Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after each 30000 miles (50000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. WARNING Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/ 50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, refer to "Engine Overheating" in this section. A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant will: • Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. CAUTION If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. 5-11