Cooling System Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: In order to help avoid getting burned, do not remove radiator cap while engine and radiator are still hot. Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure if cap is taken off too soon.

Insert hose (1) through service hole (3) and connect it to drain pipe (4) as shown in figure.
NOTE: Use internal diameter about 8 mm, length at least 200 mm hose.

Fig 1: Inserting Hose Through Service Hole
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Remove radiator cap.
Drain coolant loosening radiator drain plug (1).
NOTE: Over loosening of drain plug may cause coolant to leak from drain plug side.
After draining coolant, be sure to tighten drain plug (1) securely.

Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug
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