OP: Do you have a coolant reservoir (non pressurized tank/cap) or a coolant expansion tank? (pressurized tank/cap) I suspect the latter. If when you change/add coolant, as previously mentioned, warm the engine up then add coolant to about 3/4" below the cap. When the engine cools down, make a black mark at the coolant level with a bold sharpie on the tank. That should be your "cold fill" level. Monitor it for changes in level for several weeks to insure there are no leaks. If the coolant level monitor light comes on, and/or the level changes over time, suspect that you have a leak(s) somewhere or a bad/insufficient pressure cap.
Chum lee