2008 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 181

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE 2) Then keep turning the pressure cap and remove it. 6) Reinstall the coolant recovery tank cap and the pressure cap. 7) If the coolant in the recovery tank is constantly low, you should have your dealership service department inspect the vehicle for leaks. How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1) Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2) Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3) Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4) Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5) Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The fluid level should be between the Min (Minimum) and Max (Maximum) marks when the engine is cold, and at the Max mark when the engine is hot. If the fluid is at the Min mark when the engine is cold or hot, power steering fluid should be added. 812554 WARNING You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 3) Fill the cooling system with the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. Refer to "Engine Coolant" in this section for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 4) Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment. Power Steering Fluid Refer to "Engine Compartment Overview" in this section for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, refer to "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in "Maintenance Schedule" in the "Maintenance Schedule" section. Always use the proper fluid. 1631525 5) Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the cold fill line. 5-16