Does the 2011 CX9 has a Low Radiator Coolant Warning Light?

[Charly Brown]

I checked and searched the manual and it seems there is no warning light for the coolant level being too low. Am I right or is there a light for such event?

Also, per your experience, is there a need to refill the coolant between service intervals or does it last between services? Some engines run very hot and when combined with very hot weather it takes a toll on the coolant, even if the system is OK and sealed. I had a Mini Cooper once and every 4,000 miles or so had to refill the coolant, and the cooling system was perfect

Thanks!

 

[ceric]

After 42K miles with my CX9, I have never had the need to add one drop of coolant.
Did my dealer add it for me? I don't know. If they did, they did not tell me.
I check the coolant reservoir regularly. I have not spotted any decrease yet.

If your Mini Cooper need coolant refill. There might be mini cracking in the hoses or tank.
The problem usually gets worse over the years. I had a BMW '98 540. Complete cooling system failure
at 60K miles. Radiator, coolant tank, hoses, water pump. One failed after another.
I wished they all failed simultaneously so that I did not need to have it towed to the dealer THREE times.

 

[sbmrinaldi]

I have not added coolant and I am at 45k. The overflow tank is just above the low level so I think I am still good. According to the manual there is also no need to flush the system until, I believe, well over 100k.