1. Park your car on a level surface and turn off the engine. Wait until the engine has cooled down to avoid the risk of scalding.
2. Locate the coolant reservoir. It is usually a translucent plastic tank with a black cap located on the driver's side of the engine bay.
3. Remove the coolant reservoir cap. Be careful as the coolant may be hot and under pressure.
4. Check the coolant level. The coolant level should be between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks on the reservoir.
5. Add coolant if necessary. If the coolant level is low, add a mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% water to the reservoir. Do not overfill the reservoir.
6. Replace the coolant reservoir cap.
7. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. This will circulate the coolant throughout the system.
8. Check the coolant level again after the engine has cooled down. If the coolant level is still low, add more coolant.
